The Originals Boutique, Hotel le Rempart, Tournus

Pardon my French. We have reached Tournus on our boat journey and had a restaurant recommended to us by the tourist information office. Le rempart. Looks to be a beautiful setting associated with a large hotel. After waiting quite a while for entree, (waiters seemed to realise we hadn’t been served)? And then again waiting for main course I took the opportunity to go to the bathroom. Beginning to ask where the bathroom was I was interrupted with “no speak English” by a young waitress. I will admit to very limited French skills but I would think “toilette” and “WC” is fairly universal. On another attempt I was directed abruptly with “door” and a pointed finger. People often speak of French being rude but I have never experienced rudeness In many visit to various parts of France. I have found everyone, especially those In hospitality, to be very helpful and friendly. Perhaps just a bad night for this particular waitress. In any case my meal had finally arrived!! It was an average meal for the price. As it was getting quite late and our plates we’re finally cleared we decided not to stay for desert and asked for the bill. It didn’t arrive so we went to the counter to presented with an incorrect bill. charged for a three course menu instead of 2 courses. Happily speaking English to accept my payment. Tournus is a beautiful village with many fine restaurants. If we were to return we will find one.