Le Couvent Diary

You're right, I've neglected the blogging. But in my defence we've been looking after lots of Belgians, Germans, Swiss, Americans, English, Irish and Scottish people over the past couple of weeks. People have arrived by car, by scooter and on foot. It is extraordinary that little old Roujan should find itself with all these amazing people passing through.

We've also managed to sneak away for one 60th birthday party, one early aperitif and one lunch. The latter was a rare treat - a trip to O Bontemps in Magalas. This is a restaurant that's notoriously difficult to get into, so when our pal Erzsi invited us to fill two seats unexpectedly available we were quick to agree. The food is delicious and the serving is pure theatre. The meat arrives on a two metre plank held aloft by two chefs who then place it across a couple of carefully placed tables, then they set to with flashing blades and speedy dexterity, delivering it in a pretty pile onto each plate. There are courses between courses and a very good wine list. It's well worth a visit, but you need to book months in advance to get an evening table.

O Bontemps, Place de l’Eglise, Magalas 34480 Tel: 04 67 36 20 82