Acidity
It creates tension, awakens the dish and sometimes replaces the role traditionally played by a more classic sauce.
Fruit does not sweeten the dish: it structures it, reveals it and gives it a new dimension...
In juice, vinegar, fermentation, oil, emulsion... or through its ripeness, it transforms the balance of the dish and opens an almost infinite field of creation.
A cuisine born from fruit.
Vibrant, free and in motion.
More than an ingredient, fruit has gradually established itself as a structural force.
It brings tension, maturity and depth, while offering a renewed interpretation of the dish.
It creates tension, awakens the dish and sometimes replaces the role traditionally played by a more classic sauce.
Depending on its stage of ripeness, fruit can bring freshness, softness, depth or aromatic roundness.
Juice, reduction, vinegar, oil, fermentation: fruit changes form to better structure the plate.
It does not sweeten the dish. It reveals it, shifts it and gives it a more vibrant interpretation.
The perfect wine to enhance every bite.
Reds, South-west & Bergerac
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Discover!Your Guide to Château des Vigiers
The opening hours of the restaurant Les Fresques vary according to the season and the activity periods of the estate.
To check the current timetable, please visit the official page on our website.
This Michelin-starred restaurant welcomes you in an elegant setting at the heart of Château des Vigiers, for a refined gastronomic experience created by Chef Didier Casaguana.
Yes. Elegant attire is recommended for dinner at the gastronomic restaurant Les Fresques, in order to preserve the refined and intimate atmosphere of the venue.
Shirts, dresses and smart city wear are welcome. Sportswear, shorts, T-shirts and sandals are not permitted for dinner service.
This dress code reflects the distinguished spirit of the Château des Vigiers and its Michelin-starred restaurant.
Yes. The gastronomic restaurant Les Fresques offers vegetarian and gluten-free menus, available on simple request when you book.
Chef Didier Casaguana and his team adapt each dish with the same culinary standards and level of refinement.
Yes. We recommend booking, particularly at Les Fresques (the Michelin-starred restaurant at Château des Vigiers): its menu changes every day according to seasonal produce and deliveries to guarantee the very best ingredients, and the number of covers is deliberately limited.
At weekends and in high season, Les Fresques is often fully booked. To book online, you can also call us or go via reception. The Bistrot des Vigiers is more flexible, but booking is still recommended.
Yes. Advance booking is strongly recommended, especially for the gastronomic restaurant Les Fresques at the Château des Vigiers. This Michelin-starred restaurant is often fully booked at weekends and in high season due to its popularity and limited number of covers.
You can book online, by phone or directly at reception to secure your table in this exceptional venue, a showcase of refined Périgord gastronomy.
Yes. Children are welcome at the gastronomic restaurant Les Fresques.
However, the restaurant is primarily aimed at an adult clientele looking for a calm, intimate and refined culinary experience.
The service style and atmosphere are designed to encourage tasting, quiet conversation and gastronomic discovery in keeping with the elegant setting of Château des Vigiers. No dedicated children's menu is available.
Didier Casaguana has been the Michelin-starred Chef at Château des Vigiers since 2014. As head of the gastronomic restaurant Les Fresques, he offers a cuisine that combines elegance, authenticity of the Périgord terroir and contemporary creativity.
His approach showcases local produce and seasonality, with a constant quest for balance between refinement, emotion and honest flavour.
This culinary philosophy makes Didier Casaguana a key figure in the gastronomy of South-West France.
Chef Didier Casaguana cooks the present moment: each menu is created from local, seasonal produce available that very day.
His approach is based on freshness, spontaneity and sincerity – a living cuisine that evolves according to arrivals and the inspiration of the moment.
This artisanal, intuitive style offers guests a unique experience at every meal, revealing Périgord in all its truth and finesse.
Yes. The tasting menu at Les Fresques evolves regularly with the seasons, depending on fresh produce and market arrivals.
Each service reflects the inspiration of Chef Didier Casaguana and the generosity of the Périgord terroir.
This constant evolution guarantees a unique gastronomic experience at every visit, where each dish tells the story of the season, the product and the present moment.
Among the signature dishes at Les Fresques created by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Casaguana, you will find:
These creations perfectly illustrate the Chef’s philosophy: elevating Périgord produce with elegance, creativity and respect for genuine flavour.
To experience fine dining at Château des Vigiers in a Michelin-starred setting, where seasonal produce and precision cooking define the experience.
For guests and visitors seeking an exceptional gastronomic experience (special occasions, wine lovers, food enthusiasts).
At Château des Vigiers in Monestier, Dordogne (South West France), in the heart of the estate.
Book your table online, choose your menu on site, and contact our team if you have dietary requirements or special requests.
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