Exterior View - Café de France, Normandy, France

Café de France

Barfleur is a beloved town in Normandy and Café de France is its favorite spot on the water. The café’s outdoor seating and delicious traditional menu means it is always packed, so expect to wait for a table.

Dinning Area at L’Estaminet, Normandy, France

L’Estaminet

This small, castle-like bed and breakfast has a small dining room that produces big flavors. The prix-fixe menu will include a “Trou Normand” palette cleanser, a wicked mix of sorbet and calvados. Opening days and times are not consistent with other businesses (which can be a good thing on a Monday night when many other restaurants are closed) so be sure to call ahead to make sure they’re open before heading over.

Dinning Area at La Couronne, Normandy, France

La Couronne

There may not be time to enjoy the same selections Julia Child once referred to as, “the most exciting meal of [her] life,” in her autobiography, but at La Couronne, it’s an option. The restaurant is housed in what is considered to be the oldest inn in all of France. (The bill of sale is registered with the date 1345.)

After a long lunch here with her husband, Julia Child was inspired to learn the art of French cooking. But, judging by the wall-to-wall signed headshots throughout this two-story eatery, this place has been a hit with celebrities before she came into the picture. Among others, Grace Kelly, Salvador Dali and Brigitte Bardot have dined on the Dover sole and canard à la rouennaise.

Chef Vincent Taillefer, president of the prestigious Toques Rouennaises offers prix-fixe menus in addition to the one dedicated to Julia Child, all based around local traditions and history. The “Impressionist-Flavours” menu, for example, offers lighter options that still exude powerful colors and tastes while upholding the school of painting’s dedication to enigmatic interpretations of tradition.

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Biscuit at Le Biscuit de Sainte-Mère, Normandy, France

Le Biscuit de Sainte-Mère

Le Biscuit de Sainte-Mère feels a bit touristy, but the food is satisfactory for lunch after a long morning of tourism. Considering the limited dining options in Sainte Mère Eglise, this slightly gaudy restaurant is the best choice for satisfactory but not memorable food after a morning of touring. The recommended dish is their plate of oysters prepared different ways. There is a well-stocked gift shop offering a refreshing selection of non-WWII oriented souvenirs, like fresh, homemade soaps and locally made chocolates, caramels and cookies.

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Le Botaniste

Le Botaniste is the fine-dining option at La Chenevière and is regarded as one of the top tables in the region.
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Le Garde Manger

Le Garde Manger is a casual bistro-style restaurant serving regional specialities that is ideal for a relaxed lunch in the town of Bayeux.
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Le Petite Jardin

Le Petit Jardin is the casual restaurant at Château La Chenevière, located in La Chenevière’s old conservatory.

Restaurant Ciro's Barrière

Chef Jérôme Taquet serves up old favorites emphasizing bold flavors like smoked salmon with salmon dill crumble and horseradish whipped cream. Fresh seafood is the star of the show, but so is the people-watching from an outdoor table.

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Food at Restaurant La Place, Normandy, France

Restaurant La Place

A few consecutive days of heavy French meals can be simultaneously beautiful and downright unnecessary. Dining at La Place offers a much-needed break with a lighter side of culinary possibilities. Plates like their salmon sashimi with an airy wasabi foam sound fussy, but they are not. This spot is a good pick for a day that also including a meal at the nearby La Couronne and is close to the church dedicated to Joan of Arc.

Food at Restaurant les Fuchsias, Normandy, France

Restaurant les Fuchsias

Chefs here are passionate about cooking with only the finest local products, including vegetables from Val de Saire and oysters from St. Vaast. Don’t let the bizarre murals and color choices effect your first impression; the food served at les Fuchsias couldn’t be more in contrast with the dining room’s dated appearance.

Food at Restaurant Stephane Carbone, Normandy, France

Restaurant Stephane Carbone

Chefs can be forgiven for being cranky; they have to work on their feet for long shifts in hot, confined spaces and always seem to be yelling at each other. Stephane Carbone, however, exudes warmth and hospitality, and the food he produces at his Michelin-starred restaurant reflects his welcoming persona. Request a table close to the front or outside in temperate months. Somewhat reminiscent of a corporate hotel lobby, the décor features dark teak floors, orange or gold carpeting, taupe tablecloths and abstract art on the walls. However, the result is a surprisingly warm and comfortable environment. If anything, the dining room’s unremarkable appearance is an ideal backdrop for the sophisticated, classic French cuisine served there.

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