Beneath the dappled shade of ancient plane trees, Karma Le Platane Bistrot has transformed into a culinary sanctuary where Languedoc tradition meets contemporary finesse. This summer’s menu reads like a love letter to the Mediterranean, crafted by talented Chef de Cuisine Ronald Callejas who understands that authenticity cannot be rushed or replicated.
The sharing plates tell stories of regional pride – local charcuteries carry rich flavours from the Pyrenees, whilst trio tapenades capture centuries of olive wisdom. Each dish celebrates the terroir: sun-drunk tomatoes meet watermelon in cooling gazpacho, local goat’s cheese mingles with wild herbs from the maquis, and cherry-glazed duck breast showcases the bounty of Occitanie orchards – and of course Ronald’s deft hand in the kitchen.
From sea bream kissed by the plancha’s flames to risotto perfumed with summer vegetables, every plate honours the season’s generosity. The lavender crème brûlée and apricot-rosemary tart provide sweet endings that linger like warm evening breezes.
Dining at its best is more than mere sustenance – it’s a way of communing with the landscape and the producers and growers that work with it. And at Karma Le Platane Bistrot, every bite connects you to the ancient, timeless rhythms of Mediterranean life, in a relaxed village setting that is consummately suited to slow meals in good company. As summer settles in southern Europe, there’s never a better time to join us at Karma Chateau de Samary in Carcassonne – it’s an invitation to taste the soul of southern France.
