The story
Le Boïdicou, at 27 route des Eyzies, Thonac, 24290, serves bistro and modern cuisine near Montignac and earned a Michelin Recommended listing in 2026. Julie Buquet, who is local and once worked at Hélène Darroze's Marsan in Paris, runs the kitchen with Benjamin Gourdon.
The kitchen describes its food as creative and colourful, with the Périgord present on the plate without the regional staples of magret or confit. Le Fooding's 2026 listing singled out a Sarlat tomme shortbread tart with herb jus and beetroot in several preparations, alongside chicken ballottine from Maison Pélégris served with couscous and zucchini.
Lunch offers a menu du jour at 25€ for a starter and main or a main and dessert, or 30€ for all three courses. Evenings bring a surprise menu at 39€ for three courses, or 48€ for four. Allergies and intolerances are collected at booking so the menu can be adapted.
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Le Boïdicou (the “wicker basket” in Occitan) is a small gem located a stone’s throw from the Grotte de Lascaux, founded by two 25-year-olds, the self-taught Benjamin Gourdon and the locally-born chef Julie Buquet (who used to work at Hélène Darroze’s Marsan in Paris). The day we went for lunch, seated in a rustic yet cool space (rough stone walls, an original fireplace), the menu featured: a stunning Sarlat tomme shortbread tart with an herb jus , topped with a variety of beet preparations (purée, beet greens) and siphoned Rocamadour cheese; chicken ballottine from the Maison Pélégris in Les Farges, served with couscous, zucchini and plenty of spiced jus de viande ; and for the fresh finale, a mint granita topped with lime cream and candied yuzu. At night, Le Boïdicou upgrades its offering with three menus, featuring, for example: egg, tomme de Sarlat, soy sauce and walnuts; peach, potatoes, Monbazillac, black garlic and smoked herring. // Gérard Roubeix
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