On the village square in Chas, opposite the basins of the old washhouse, Le Vieux Four is a rural bistro taken over by chef Maxime Bichon and Louise Sheeran. Having worked at Saint Eutrope in Clermont-Ferrand and Pré du Puy in Cébazat, the chef focuses on straightforward, accessible cooking.
What's on the menu?
At lunchtime, the short menu favours comforting home-style dishes. Evenings can be more informal, with sharing plates. The wine cellar has a strong regional focus, featuring several natural-wine producers from Auvergne.
Why is it noteworthy in 2026?
The Le Fooding guide named it Best Village Café 2026. The award captures the appeal of a restaurant that doesn't turn the village into a stage set, but brings life to its central square through contemporary bistro cooking.
The extra touch: Chas lies on an Auvergne wine route, and this local connection is reflected more in the cellar and inn-like atmosphere than in a clichéd menu of regional specialities.
