A quiet valley east of Soissons, lined with villages, churches, riverside beaches and the great memorial sites of the First World War.
Vailly-sur-Aisne
Refined dining run by chef Cindy Renouf, who trained with Thierry Marx and Jean-Michel Lorain. Classic French cuisine revisited with global flavours, paired with 100+ wines and champagnes.
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Neighbourhood pizzeria with a broad menu of pizzas, sandwiches and quick dishes for dine-in or takeaway.
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Kebab takeaway in the centre of Vailly-sur-Aisne for a quick, casual meal.
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Artisan bakery in the village centre with breads and pastries baked on-site.
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Neighbourhood bakery offering seeded breads, crusty baguettes and soft homemade pastries.
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Town-centre bakery showcasing artisan breads, cakes and chocolates.
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Bourg-et-Comin
Family brasserie-pizzeria opened in 2019 by Geoffrey and Céline Clouet, beside the canal: pizzas, fresh pasta, salads and butcher's cuts.
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Village bakery supplying daily breads and pastries to locals and Oise-to-Aisne canal boaters.
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Soupir
Village café-bar opposite the former Soupir château, a traditional stop for hikers along the Chemin des Dames.
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Small village table in Soupir serving traditional French cooking in a family atmosphere.
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Braine bakery-patisserie founded in 2016 with a range of breads, pastries, confectionery and custom cake orders.
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Bakery-patisserie on Braine's main square, known for crêpes, macarons, confectionery and a wide bread range, with custom orders.
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Michelin-starred restaurant at Château de Courcelles (Relais & Châteaux since 1992): chef Massimiliano Sena pairs local produce with Italian flair inside a 17th-century château.
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Warm bistronomy in central Soissons: lamb mousse, Soissons-style blanquette de veau and set menus from €21 to €45.
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Elegant bistronomy with a rooftop offering sweeping views over the Aisne; seasonal French cuisine, curated wine list, set menu €31.90.
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Fully renovated 1900-style bistro with 36 seats, opened by Laurence Roxin Bouissou: home-cooked menu that changes with the seasons, lunch set at €16.50.
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Place de la République brasserie with an English-pub feel: beef tartare, large entrecôte steaks and generous salads to share.
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Family-run Soissons pizzeria known for wood-fired pizzas and brisk service.
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Logis de France in a 19th-century building, well known for duck foie gras with ratafia and gourmet menus with Picardy accents.
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Hotel-restaurant on the Chemin des Dames serving traditional cuisine from fresh, local produce, with bar, pool tables and spa.
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Logis traditional restaurant plus brasserie menu (pizzas, tartiflette, salads): Picardy specialities, pan-fried foie gras, sole meunière, set menus €13.50 to €45.
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Atypical bar-brasserie on the Chemin des Dames ridge, 6 km from Bourg-et-Comin: Canadian specialties, poutines and a panoramic terrace.
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Quiet inn beside Bourg-et-Comin's park, an ideal stop between the canal mooring and the Chemin des Dames for a regional meal.
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