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 Best
Normandy Restaurants...
Eating
out is a part of the French way of life. Don’t have a holiday in
France without having a meal in a French restaurant. Although there are
many unusual French foods (frogs legs, snails, tête de veau etc.) you
will find many foods that are a true delight! And Normandy has some
fantastic restaurants.
Which restaurant? Try to find a restaurant that is targeted
at French diners (French menus are a good clue!). Don’t expect to find a fantastic restaurant in
the major tourist destinations - here we would recommend something safe
and straightforward such as pizza, crêpes etc..
Which time? It’s often cheaper to eat at lunchtime and
during the week. Sunday lunch is always busy and it pays to book
ahead. In the evenings, don’t arrive too early - 7.30PM is often the
earliest you can get served.
Which menu? Don’t go for à la carte options. Usually they
have the same options as the menu prix fixe and they cost a lot more!
Avoid Menu Touristique like the plague!
Which wine?
Wine can
be quite expensive if you go for named bottles. But
carafes of house white or red wine have usually been exquisitely
selected by
the restauranteur and are excellent value. Refer to our
wine section
for more advice on wines in France. |
Our favourite
restaurants in Normandy:
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L'Assiette Normande
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Auberge du Mesnil-Rouges
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Auberge du Pont
de Brie
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Le Bistrot Normand
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Ferme de la Rançonnière
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La
Ferme Saint Hubert
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Le Manoir de l'Acherie
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Le Manoir d’Hastings
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Montepego Pizzeria
-
Moulin de Jean
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La Table de Manon
-
Les Tourelles
Please let us have
feedback on any you can recommend. |
On the D171 25kms
south of Caen. Take the D562 from Caen (dir'n of Thury Harcourt).
Shortly after St Laurent-de-Condel turn right on to the D171 and follow
for 4 kms to the bridge over the River Orne. The restaurant is ahead of
you. A comfortable family-orientated restaurant overlooking the
River Orne (ask for a table in the conservatory at the front). Madame
Cottarel at the front of house is very friendly and helpful while her
husband does wonders in the kitchen. Portions are large (or else we just
ate too much!!), excellently prepared and presented. Fidgety children
have the option of colouring packs to keep them entertained. Menus start
at €19.50 with a menu ‘des jeunes gastronomes’ for under 10’s.