L'Horloge, France sur Saint-Bonnet-Le-Chateau

28/09/2026: We chose this establishment to celebrate my partner's birthday, mainly because it has a good reputation in the area. Unfortunately, we were quickly disappointed… All evening, we felt rushed. Every half hour, someone would come to remind us what needed to be cleared, what to do next, that we needed to move on… In the end, we felt more like we had to keep to their schedule than enjoy our evening in peace. For a birthday, this is quite oppressive and, above all, not very pleasant. The food, on the other hand, was good, and the platters were excellent, as was the cake. But we were also very disappointed by the lack of any gesture of goodwill, despite a substantial bill and several bottles of wine being purchased throughout the evening. When we expressed our disappointment, we were simply told that the owner wasn't there and therefore nothing could be done. We would have really appreciated a bit more flexibility, attentiveness, and business acumen. It's a shame, because the venue and the food had everything we needed for a lovely evening.

05/09/2026: A lovely family meal for four at Carré Pétanque. The food was decent, nothing exceptional, but perfectly acceptable. And the waiter was fantastic, very friendly 👍 However, a huge disappointment regarding the pétanque courts. This is Obut, after all, the flagship and image of French pétanque! The courts are sorely lacking in gravel; sometimes you're practically playing on wood, and the condition of the boules provided is frankly appalling. For a brand like Obut, this is a real shame. When you represent French pétanque to this extent, you should have impeccable courts and equipment. The storefront should reflect the brand's image.