La Terrasse Gourmande

La Terrasse Gourmande is inside the Abbey walls and is one of several places that has changed its name in recent times to a more formal (but less friendly?) one: it was called The Orangery for many years. Why these changes I cannot ascertain. Despite its rather pretentious name - at least to English ears - it is in fact a snack bar, albeit a rather superior one. Drinks, pastries, sandwiches and ice cream are served from behind the counter by a very efficient and very friendly staff. Seating is inside the building itself as well as on the terrace outside where umbrellas are provided.The food is of a very high quality although I do have to comment that the ice cream, which is now in individual cartons, is not outstanding as it used to be when it was scooped from larger tubs. I would have given a higher rating but I do feel the price is on the high side. Worth a visit though for, as the man says, there's no escape!

The restaurant is inside the Abbaye, serves a limited menu, and the food is good quality. The price is on the high side, and given that the entrance to the Abbaye is in the centre of town, you would be better to eat there.