Auberge des Templiers

Pink brick and half-timbered stone in the Sologne countryside, this is a classic French inn that has held a Michelin star for longer than most people have been eating out. Oak beams, Gien earthenware, and a wine cellar full of serious vintages set the register; the kitchen leans into classics while tilting modern, with a particular fondness for game in season. Dress accordingly and arrive hungry.