Nice, a lover of fresh seafood
Tiny seafood restaurant located far from the tourist traps in the old town Coquillages Bouchet Rue Rusca in Nice is relatively new. The menu is small and the atmosphere is relaxed. It’s tucked away in a sidestreet close to the port. Nicolas and Hugo are close friends, and their love for seafood is evident. They especially enjoy oysters and sea urchins. If you are looking for something special, visit one of the many exclusive beach clubs that dot the coastline. You can find here a variety of fresh seafood, served with a smile and ice-cold glasses of white wine.
Melanie Clarkson
Beaujolais’s perfect country bistrot
Joséphine à TableIn the Beaujolais village of Saint-Amour-Bellevue, you will find the country bistro that you have always wanted to visit in rural France. A rustic menu with hearty portions cuisine Paysanne If you want to go the extra mile, you can buy a chicken in The following is a list of the most recent and popular wines. You can also find out more about the yellow hue. Sauce with morels. And don’t forget to wash your meal down with a bottle of the local wine – there are plenty of cuvées to choose from on the extensive list, all priced unbelievably reasonably. A set main course and dessert is €24. Santé.
Natasha Hughes
Ripaille (on Instagram) – a bistro on Rue de Lorette just north of the Old Port – was the unexpected gem of our time in Marseille. On a quiet street, adorned with Marseille’s street art, diners enjoy delicious natural wine at Formica-topped tables. The soft glow of locals having fun is accompanied by the hum. The four of us shared everything on the menu. The highlights were the radicchio, stilton with pear and hazelnuts, scallops with smoked lemon sauce, grilled dorade in almond sauce and desserts with generous amounts of cream. The staff were excellent: attentive and cool.
Charlotte
Pork sausages with pike and parfait, Paris
A Visit to Les Mauvais Garçons The Lyonnais cuisine at the Rue de Rivoli, in the Marais, is worth the trip, not only for its name which shares the same street, but also for the Lyonnais food. We started with a delicious pork sausage served in a brioche and then moved on to a pike dumpling that was served in an exotic lobster soup. The perfect way to end your southern adventure is with a rich fondant au chocolate that would make Baudelaire proud. The name of the restaurant is not true.
Patricia
Amazing value in Brittany
Port-Haliguen, a charming fishing village in Brittany, is close to the lovely town of Quiberon. We found La BaseA bistro with a view of the harbour. The chef lets ingredients shine with minimal fuss, such as the freshest sardines to start, then a perfectly cooked medium rare côte de boeuf for two, while the chocolate mousse is velvety smooth and comforting. The impressive house red is served at only €4 a glass and bottles at about €20. The perfect setting, the precise cooking and the incredible value made it a real highlight.
James Allison
Dordogne Lobster ravioli
La Récréation The beautiful Lot Department village of Les Arques Just south of Dordogne, there is a wonderful restaurant. The restaurant is located in the former village school, and there are plenty of seats outside for summer. It is a restaurant that never fails to impress. Signature dishes like lobster ravioli and croustillants Saint-Jacques in a coral-colored sauce are excellent, but the chefs are creative and change the menu frequently. The village has been associated with the famous 20th-century painter and sculptor Ossip Zadkine It attracts artists. La Récréation is a very popular restaurant, which must be booked in advance and is wholly deserving of its reputation locally.
Lesley
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Galette it be, Florac, Cévennes national park
Au Pêcher Mignon (on Facebook) in Florac, near the Ardèche, is a real gem. The owner is a wonderful host and was very welcoming. When our eight-person group arrived for lunch, they were more than happy to move tables around so that we could sit together. The cheese and beef galettes were a hit with our children, who also enjoyed a delicious salad. The adults enjoyed a split galette, which included wild mushroom, spices and cheese on one half and garlic, aubergine and cheese on the other – it tasted fantastic. All of the dishes were made from scratch using local products. The food was accompanied by a delicious cider. The cheesecake made at home was delicious. All for a fair price.
Stefanie Ashall
Pick your poissonnerie, Dinard, Brittany
Le Pic à Bulot The Whelk pick in Dinard offers a delicious seafood platter. In the Saint-Énogat neighbourhood, the restaurant serves fresh fish and seafood from its own poissonnerie next door. We went in early April and shared a platter of iced prawns with langoustines. whelks. oysters. and winkles. All helped on by a bottle of head-turning Pouilly-Fuissé (it was our wedding anniversary). It’s definitely worth a detour if you’re visiting Mont Saint-Michel or arrived at Saint-Malo, and is reasonable with set menus starting at €15.
Mick George
Bordeaux Market Cooking with Heart
Au Bistrot is a French-style restaurant in the Capucins Market Quarter, which serves simple French comfort foods to hungry market customers. Chef Jacques In’On cooks whatever looks best on the stalls that morning in a small open kitchen, while the host, François Pervillé, pours affordable bottles from an all‑Bordeaux list. My lunch: slow beef bourguignon, deep and savoury, plus a creamy garlic‑laced potato dauphinoise. The staff is friendly and relaxed. Menus change daily but rarely break €25. Decent wine by the glass costs €4. It is better to book in advance or stand in the queue. When the sun shines, outdoor tables spill onto the pavement.
Pamela
Boulogne Pas-de-Calais, a hidden gem for winning tips
The Boulogne sur Mer Industrial Fishing Port is a thriving fishing port that has a number of restaurants and hotels. Le Chatillon. It is a popular breakfast spot for fishermen because of its business hours, which are 5.30am-4.30pm. The average family can still eat at this gem, even if they are on a budget. It is staffed by professional, friendly and efficient staff. The boulonnaise plate – smoked salmon, fillet of herring, smoked mackerel and toast – is a great place to start, and fillet of boneless turbot with triple cooked fries, while simple, was like nothing I’ve tasted before or since.
Ruth King
