Guidebook for Saint-Chinian
Food Scene
la calèche
8 Grand RueGood food and friendly welcome! Air-conditioned dining room in the summer!
Good for lunch - the menu is small and the daily menu changes on a regular basis. Nice terrace across the road from the restaurant for dining in the evening.
Le Village
54 Grand RueGood for lunch - the menu is small and the daily menu changes on a regular basis. Nice terrace across the road from the restaurant for dining in the evening.
There's a wonderful garden behind the restaurant, shaded by large trees. During the summer season it's always pretty busy, so book ahead if you can.
Café Restaurant de la Paix
50 Grand RueThere's a wonderful garden behind the restaurant, shaded by large trees. During the summer season it's always pretty busy, so book ahead if you can.
Locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese, meat, fish, prepared foods, paella, roast chicken, flowers, clothes, kitchenwares, souvenir - the choice is very large!! A 'do not miss'!!
43 locals recommend
Saint-Chinian
Locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese, meat, fish, prepared foods, paella, roast chicken, flowers, clothes, kitchenwares, souvenir - the choice is very large!! A 'do not miss'!!
La Gourmandise
Grand RueGreat 'pain aux raisins' and good selection of breads, cakes, and snacks for lunch.
Wonderful 'baguette a l'ancienne' and great selection of cakes. Don't miss their pecan danish, but get there early, they sell out quickly!!
La Talmière
13 Av. Raoul BayouWonderful 'baguette a l'ancienne' and great selection of cakes. Don't miss their pecan danish, but get there early, they sell out quickly!!
Their 'tarte aux pommes' is absolutely wonderful, and the 'viennoiseries' are excellent. Good selection of frozen cakes for special occasions, and delicious savoury pastries for lunch!
4 Avenue de Saint-Pons
4 Avenue de Saint-PonsTheir 'tarte aux pommes' is absolutely wonderful, and the 'viennoiseries' are excellent. Good selection of frozen cakes for special occasions, and delicious savoury pastries for lunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
A great spot for a coffee or drink after shopping at the market on Sunday or Thursday, or any other day of the week!
Cafe Du Balcon - Chez Polak
4 Grand RueA great spot for a coffee or drink after shopping at the market on Sunday or Thursday, or any other day of the week!
Shopping
Great selection of olives, olive oil and olive related products! The guided visit of the production facility is very interesting!
48 locals recommend
The Olive Oil Cooperative Oulibo
Hameau CabezacGreat selection of olives, olive oil and olive related products! The guided visit of the production facility is very interesting!
A must-see winery - Nadia and Cyril Bourgne produce a wonderful (small) selection of wines, which you can discover at the domaine.
Domaine La Madura
Route de SalabertA must-see winery - Nadia and Cyril Bourgne produce a wonderful (small) selection of wines, which you can discover at the domaine.
Virginie has a wonderful selection of chocolates, olives, wines, gifts, olive oil and seasonal produce. Perfect for finding that special food-related present!
Virginie Cabaret
11 Pl. des BénédictinsVirginie has a wonderful selection of chocolates, olives, wines, gifts, olive oil and seasonal produce. Perfect for finding that special food-related present!
Great selection of organic products ! Stocks a good range of gluten free products.
Marché Bio Saint-Chinian
12 Grand RueGreat selection of organic products ! Stocks a good range of gluten free products.
This is the showcase for the AOC/AOP Saint-Chinian wines. Friendly welcome and expert advice, in French and English!
Maison des Vins de Saint-Chinian
1 Rue Charles TrenetThis is the showcase for the AOC/AOP Saint-Chinian wines. Friendly welcome and expert advice, in French and English!
Wonderful wine shop, stocking local Saint-Chinian wines as well as a great selection of wines from neighbouring areas!
WINE AREA OF SAINT CHINIAN
8 Av. de BéziersWonderful wine shop, stocking local Saint-Chinian wines as well as a great selection of wines from neighbouring areas!
Chateau la Dournie
You'll enjoy your visit to this winery - their rose wine is especially delicious!
Essentials
A one-stop shop in walking distance from the house. Don't forget to take the shopping basket that's in the house!
37 locals recommend
SPAR
2 Av. des AlizésA one-stop shop in walking distance from the house. Don't forget to take the shopping basket that's in the house!
Larger supermarket on the edge of the village (car required). Also has a gas/petrol station and car wash attached.
Intermarché Contact et Drive
420 Lotissement De BarailleLarger supermarket on the edge of the village (car required). Also has a gas/petrol station and car wash attached.
Sightseeing
This village is perched on a rocky outcrop between two rivers - it is somewhat touristy but well worth the visit!!
215 locals recommend
Minerve
This village is perched on a rocky outcrop between two rivers - it is somewhat touristy but well worth the visit!!
The castle at Carcassonne is a spectacular sight and a must-visit if you are in the area.
482 locals recommend
Carcassonne
The castle at Carcassonne is a spectacular sight and a must-visit if you are in the area.
Narbonne has an amazing history, dating to Roman times - many vestiges and traces remain and are easy to discover.
237 locals recommend
Narbonne
Narbonne has an amazing history, dating to Roman times - many vestiges and traces remain and are easy to discover.