On a minor road linking Clermont to the motorway, this red-shuttered country inn built out of volcanic stone overlooks the authentic, preserved countryside of the Puy de Dôme and Pariou. Tuck into a tasty, traditional Gallic lineup, assembled with top-drawer ingredients such as seared scallops from Erquy, Belgian endive and pleurote mushrooms in vin jaune, or ham stuffed with free-range chicken. Don’t even try to resist the wickedly tempting home-made Paris-Brest pastry for dessert. A friendly greeting and lovely rustic interior set the scene in this warm, inviting establishment.