Not far from the banks of the Charente, a trendy interior and flavoursome food set the scene in this buzz-worthy bistro which sports a stylish terrazzo floor and a kitchen lined in dark wood and flanked by a zinc bar counter. Antoine, after a stint at Lucas Carton and Jadis, conjures up a creative market-centric score with a preference for local produce served in handmade pottery tableware. Flawless ingredients, forthright flavours, first-class cooking: what’s not to like?