Restaurants cuisine régionale Cauterets

The Hautes-Pyrenees served as a haven for many characters throughout history. Hidden in the Cauterets Valley, Hostellerie de la Reine Hortense bears the name of one of its most famous hosts: in the eighteenth century, the queen of Napoleon and mother of Napoleon III came to take the waters in Cauterets would have slept a night of thunderstorm. In 1941, Basque refugees hidden there and indoors, frescoes testify to the cruelty of the Second World War. Restored in 1973, they add an artistic note to this high-altitude restaurant. The master of the premises, Pierre Duthu, offers a traditional and tasty cuisine that makes the meat a great part of the wood. Coast of beef, lamb, skewers to 4 meat including lomo, duck duck: We love these roasted specialties with fresh potatoes and fungi. Other options such as the excellent house garnish, pickle tomatoes, or the juran trout filet are real delicacies. Pancakes, blueberries or Grand-Marnier or an ice-cold nougat finish a great meal in a warm and warm setting.

This beautiful walk, whose reputation is no longer to be achieved, combines friendly hospitality with quality products in a carefully decorated décor where wall walls and sea rush contribute to the warm atmosphere of the place. Both Christel and Hervé were behind their counter in the middle of the room, having nothing to hide from their know-how or the products used… which is always pleasant for guests. Their "Grandmother" or "Tartiflette" cakes are welcome after a day of skiing or hiking, accompanied by market salads, before tasting their tasty pancakes serves caramel with salty butter. All this with the choice of organic cider (live from the producer) or local wine (madiran, tursan, etc.). In the summer, a lovely inner courtyard is available to guests to enjoy the freshness of the given gave flowing below.

For those who do not yet know, grouse is a great blueberry rooster living in the forest, particularly in the national park. Garbure, sheep, lamb, a completely regional kitchen and a mountain meat so tasty that it is safe prepared and sauce. You can finish your meal with a very good chocolate and caramel sauce or, in season, an ice foam of melon or panecotta with red fruit. A nice wine list with a choice of half bottles. Wine can be served in glass. A classic card but with fine dishes and well prepared.