When Passion for Terroir Meets Excellence
FROM SOIL TO PLATE
Product quality is at the heart of the culinary philosophy of chef Didier Casaguana at the restaurant Les Fresques.
He places particular importance on collaborating with passionate local producers, who share his commitment to excellence and respect for nature. For him, each ingredient used must reflect the terroir and artisanal know-how.
By favoring fresh, seasonal and carefully cultivated products, he manages to enhance his dishes and offer an authentic and memorable culinary experience to his guests.
By coming to dine at Les Fresques, you will discover an inventive, delicate gastronomy, full of flavors and colors that will open all your senses.
You can enjoy the Chef's signature dishes such as the Blue Lobster Salad and Pan-Fried Foie Gras, Gariguette Strawberries, Ruby Reduction as a starter. Savor the combination of Montpon "Prunier" caviar and "Ostra-régal" oyster, Péchalou sorbet, without skipping the dessert with the contrast between "Illanka" chocolate and Périgord walnut.
Didier Casaguana offers cuisine based on local produce.
AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS, PASSIONATE PRODUCERS
In addition to being in a short circuit approach, the chef makes a point of creating a relationship of trust with local producers but also of highlighting their work.
You will be able to see their names on the menus, a little wink from the chef!
Between Elodie the strawberry farmer, Anaïs the goat farmer, Muriel the wine grower, Daniel the market gardener, Benjamin the lamb farmer and Etienne the cattle farmer, each of them offers products of high quality, reflected in the passion they have for their profession.
Products prepared with the greatest care to allow you to taste exceptional dishes.
The perfect wine to enhance every bite.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HÔTELS
What are the opening days and times?
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.
Is the restaurant suitable for children?
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.
Who is Chef Didier Casaguana?
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.
What is the philosophy behind his cuisine?
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.
Does the menu change every day?
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.
What are the Chef’s signature dishes?
Among the signature dishes at Les Fresques created by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Casaguana, you will find:
- lobster with strawberry and foie gras – a bold land-and-sea pairing that has become a true signature,
- the “egg & truffle”, a subtle balance of simplicity and luxury,
- and Ostra Regal oysters with Prunier caviar from Montpon.
These creations perfectly illustrate the Chef’s philosophy: elevating Périgord produce with elegance, creativity and respect for genuine flavour.
Should I book the restaurants in advance?
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.
Does the Michelin-starred restaurant Les Fresques change its menu?
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.
Do you offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?
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.
Is there a specific dress code for the Michelin-starred restaurant?
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.
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