Purple-skinned veg? Not in a French inn (7)
I believe the answer is:
auberge
'french inn' is the definition.
(type of inn or hotel in France)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for auberge that I've seen before include "(French) inn or tavern" , "Hotel" , "Continental inn" , "Local" , "restaurant" .)