l'Auberge du Vieux Puits sur Fontjoncouse

Incredible cuisine with exceptional flavor. A masterful touch in the textures and presentation of the dishes. Our best three-Michelin-starred restaurant! If you love local produce and those who work to elevate it, this is the place for you. I'm already eager to return each season to discover what Chef Goujon has created.

It's difficult to describe such an experience. The welcome was impeccable, combining warmth and professionalism. The customer is the focus, and everything is done to ensure their satisfaction. You immediately feel at ease with the team who greet, organize, and serve the guests. The amuse-bouches at the start of the meal are always a highlight in this type of restaurant. Special mention goes to the biju (a type of oyster), which I hadn't tried before, and the celery remoulade tartlet. - Seafood course: Arborrien oyster (Marseillan, Thau Lagoon) in seawater gel, smoked oyster tartare, a sweet pearl to be broken with a hammer, beechwood smoke. - Grilled sardine, "mini summer barbecue" style, with piquillo peppers, black olives, basil; biscuit, head and bone stuffing, grilled bone to eat. - Vegetable platter: stuffed zucchini blossom, vegetable broth flavored with cardamom. - Main course: Occitan bourride (monkfish, eel, pike-perch), reimagined after the fire of August 5th. The vegetables bear the marks of ash; squid ink croutons evoke the charred trees. - Cheeses presented in progression from mildest to strongest; tasting advice from left to right. - Cheeses mentioned: Bergeronnette de Lozère (sheep's milk), Chef de l'Orne (Carrus farm), Saint-Julien (cow's milk tomme), beer-washed sheep's milk, Saint-Félix-Braguet cow's milk (18 months), goat's milk (24 months), Roquefort Vieux Berger, Bleu de Causse, Bleu de Bryolat (the only blue cow's milk cheese from the Aude region), cheese washed with Rivesaltes wine. Accompaniment: fig jam flavored with lemon. For dessert, two courses: The "faux" Menton lemon, a culinary feat with bold and refreshing flavors, followed by apricot. A magnificent finale with petit fours. A truly wonderful restaurant. Top-notch cuisine. I had the pleasure of speaking with Chef Goujon, an exceptional chef. A memorable experience.

We enjoyed a night with dinner and breakfast at the Auberge du Vieux Puits. The food was exceptional, not to mention the kind, attentive, and welcoming staff. The room overlooking the terrace was magnificent. The delicious breakfast capped off this truly exceptional and unforgettable experience.

A timeless place where authenticity and simplicity reign supreme. I'm talking about simplicity in all its elegance. Here, you surrender, you put down your phone, you let the place take possession of your soul and body. Special mention goes to the staff, who deliver an equally authentic and flawless performance. You discover this handcrafted cuisine, as if created by a master artisan, and you thank your lucky stars that last year's devastating fires didn't destroy this temple of French gastronomy. You absolutely must experience a moment like this.

An exceptional restaurant thanks to its cuisine, chef and staff

Reservation for the "Summer Lunch" for my partner's birthday. First experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Arriving a little early, we were warmly welcomed. Aperitifs were served on a beautifully decorated and relaxing terrace. The meal was simply exceptional. The chef made the rounds of the tables, being approachable and very welcoming. The staff were also very welcoming and attentive. In short, if you can, do it! We're going back for our 50th birthdays. One small point to note: the road to the restaurant is a country road affected by wildfires, and the landscape has unfortunately suffered the same fate. But this restaurant is well worth the detour, so don't hesitate.

A wonderful and enjoyable evening celebrating my birthday. We savored everything from the aperitifs to the petit fours, and the cassoulet for breakfast 🥵 Thank you so much!

Gilles Goujon's restaurant is a must-try! And what's more, he and his staff are very friendly!

A sublime meal and experience, an incredible presentation, and surprisingly pleasant service. I highly recommend it; you can go without hesitation.

So many emotions ❤️ Thank you to Marie Christine and Gilles Goujon who keep this great establishment alive, one of the best in the world. It's the pinnacle of global excellence, immersing you in culinary delights, and all thanks to the excellence of everyone involved, from the humblest to the most renowned, thanks to Gilles and his team, and now to his sons Enzo and Axel. It's a true joy to have sons who share the same passion. Thanks to Marie Christine and the entire reception team, thanks to Vincent and Claudio and the whole front-of-house team, not forgetting the passionate sommelier, who take care of you to make this an exceptional moment full of emotion, pleasure, and happiness. At Fontjoncousse, they overcome life's challenges, emerge even stronger, and offer you magical moments. Isn't life beautiful? We love you all ❤️❤️❤️