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Where to Eat and Drink

ranging from lobster, foie Price Guide
Ille-et-Vilaine gras and grilled monkfish to Prices are based on a three-course meal
sea bass, all prepared by the for one, including a half-bottle of house
BILLE: Ferme de Mésauboin € dynamic eponymous chef. wine, tax and service.
Breton Map F2 € under €40
On the D23, 2 km (1 mile) west FOUGÈRES: Le Haute-Sève € €€ €40 to €70
of Bille, 35133 French Map F2 €€€ over €70
Tel (02) 99 97 61 57 37 Blvd Jean-Jaurès, 35300
A charming 17th-century manor Tel (02) 99 94 23 39 Closed Sun LIFFRÉ: L’Escu de Runfao €€
offering authentic farmhouse & Mon; 3 weeks in Aug Fine Dining Map F2
cooking. Home-made pâté, duck Housed in an elegant Art La Quinte (Domaine de la Reposée),
in cider and gratin fougerais are Deco room, this longtime local 35340
specialties. Book in advance. favourite serves beautifully Tel (02) 99 68 31 51 Closed 3 weeks
presented dishes with flavours in Aug
CANCALE: Le Surcouf €€ that surprise. Book ahead. The sumptuous cuisine at this
Seafood Map E1 restaurant includes seafood
7 Quai Gambetta, 35260 FOUGÈRES: with truffles, partridge, venison
Tel (02) 99 89 61 75 Galon ar Breizh €€ as well as extravagant desserts.
Unpretentious spot on the port, French Map F2 Dine outdoors on a terrace
known for its excellent shellfish 10 Place Gambetta, 35300 facing the lovely garden.
platters, whole fish à la plancha Tel (02) 99 99 14 17 Closed Oct–
(grilled) and a formidable wine list. Apr: Fri, Sat lunch MONT-ST-MICHEL: La Sirène €
The menu here specializes in Crêperie Map F1
DK Choice Breton produce, especially seafood. Grand Rue, 50170 Closed Jan
Tel (02) 33 60 08 60
Lobster mousse with a saffron
CANCALE: Le Coquillage €€€ vinaigrette and hen with creamy Simple but pleasant choice in
Fine Dining Map E1 cider sauce are deliciousl. Try the touristy Mont-St-Michel. Serves
Le Buot, St-Méloir-les-Ondes, 6 km superb eggs-in-snow for dessert. buckwheat galettes, savoury and
(3.7 miles) S of Cancale, 35350 sweet crêpes, salads, and cider.
Tel (02) 99 89 64 76 Closed mid- HÉDÉ: L’Hostellerie de
Jan–mid-Feb; 2 weeks in Mar; Vieux Moulin € MONT-ST-MICHEL: Le Pré Salé €€
Jul & Aug French Map E2 Breton Map F1
Set in a peaceful seafront setting, Ancienne Rue de St-Malo, 35630 Route de St-Michel BP8, 50170
famous chef Olivier Roellinger’s Tel (02) 99 45 45 70 Closed Mon– Tel (02) 33 60 24 17
restaurant takes diners on a Fri in Nov, Dec & Feb Situated outside the centre,
culinary adventure. The dishes Set in a charming old water mill Le Pré Salé is known for the
combine local seafood with and popular for the excellent exquisite local delicacy,
exotic spices and flavours to innovative cuisine served by the saltmarsh-grazed lamb.
per fection – think chocolate young chef. Try the wild boar.
with chilli, Asian lime or lemon MONT-ST-MICHEL: Relais
confit. There is a special tasting HÉDÉ: La Vieille Auberge €€ St-Michel €€
menu and amazing desserts. French Map E2 Breton Map F1
La Vallée des Moulins, 35630 La Caserne, 2 km (1 mile) from the
Tel (02) 99 45 46 25 Closed Sun mount, 35260
CHATEAUBOURG: Ar Milin €€ dinner, Mon, 2 weeks in Mar Tel (02) 33 89 32 00
French Map F3 Feast on generous portions of Dine with superb views of Mont-
30 Rue de Paris, 35221 exquisite venison, roast lamb St-Michel at this restaurant. Serves
Tel (02) 99 00 30 91 Closed Sat lunch, and ris de veau (sweet bread) at mostly traditional dishes, inclu-
Jan 1–7 this 17th-century inn with a ding roast lamb and omelettes
Interestingly planned around a beautiful terrace. flambéed with Calvados.
flour mill, with lovely views of the
Vilaine river. The menu includes lots
of seafood. There is also a bistro.
DINARD: La Passerelle du Clair
de Lune €
Seafood Map E1
3 Ave George V, 35800
Tel (02) 99 16 96 37 Closed Tue & Wed
Serves innovative dishes that do
justice to the day’s catch and
exotic spices. Decadent des serts,
and stunning views of the port.
DINARD: Didier Méril €€
Fine Dining Map E1
1 Place Général-de-Gaulle, 35800
Tel (02) 99 46 95 74
Known for its unabashed luxury,
Didier Méril features dishes Peaceful seafront setting at Le Coquillage in Cancale

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