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Maison d'hôtes Il était une fois

92.0/ 10Excellent
·Bed and breakfasts
📍15 Avenue De La Libération · Pont-lʼÉvêque ↗
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L'Essentiel
french · ★ Michelin
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This bright modern bistro is the HQ of Frenchman Charles Thuillant and Korean Mi-Ra, a globetrotting couple who met in Ze Kitchen Gallery, a mecca of French-Asian cuisine. But it was ultimately in Deauville, where Charles spent his holidays as a child, that they opened their own restaurant. Together, they conjure up vibrant, lively dishes in which Normandy country produce is melded with perfectly judged Asian influences, for example marinated fish in a mango-passion fruit seasoning; wagyu beef, smoked jus, samsang; nodi marini pasta, oyster, wakame, crunchy veggies… Spot-on service and a moder
12.0km
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Maximin Hellio
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
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Located in the heart of the swanky seaside resort of Deauville, this restaurant with a sleek, modern frontage had the great idea of glazing part of the façade so passers-by can watch the chefs at work. Chef Maximin Hellio offers several tasting menus (that you can choose when you book on line), which pay tribute to Normandy’s produce, courtesy of spot-on, creative craftsmanship. Examples include his “Immersion in the Calvados region” or “Journey between the Auge pasturelands and the sea off the flowery coast”. Intriguing food and wine pairings.
12.1km
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Le Dauphin
Modern Cuisine
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With its half-timbering and quaint charm, this characteristic old inn is the quintessence of Normandy and is now the haunt of a young couple who pay tribute to Normandy’s produce. The Dutch-born chef crafts modern, inspired cuisine, such as monkfish with green peas, aubergine caviar and a floral emulsion, or an upside-down apple tarte Tatin with vanilla ice cream – that is wickedly tempting!
6.3km
4
SaQuaNa
french · Bib
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Alexandre Bourdas has turned his SaQuaNa into a real social hub, open from morning to night, the idea being to make good food accessible to as many people as possible. The menu is varied, with influences from near and far (including a Japanese section), and, as ever, it boasts a number of must-tries, such as his monkfish in coconut broth and combawa oil, "our house bouillabaisse" or his emblematic pascade (oven-puffed pancake): a talented, confident and inspiring culinary showing featuring a wealth of dishes that are designed "for sharing". Depending on the time of day, SaQuaNa is also a patis
16.2km
5
La Fleur de Sel
french · Bib
€€
In Honfleur's historical quarter, Vincent Guyon is doing an admirable job. On the menu: sea bass marinated in citrus fruits, fresh mango, coriander and ginger; chocolate espuma, herb sorbet, cacao tuile and chocolate fleur de sel crunch… but the great classics of the house also feature: beef tartare with oysters, accompanied by mizuna, caviar vinaigrette and grilled rice. Inspired cuisine, perfectly executed.
16.3km
6
L'Éden
Modern Cuisine · Bib
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On a side street of an iconic picturesque village of the Côte Fleurie, the establishment of the Tougard couple, open since the early 2000s, is fronted by a discreet facade. In a snug stylish interior, the chef crafts a score that cleverly slaloms between tradition and modernity. If we were to cite a single example, it would be his talented new take on calf’s head. Flavours and aromas that hit the spot every time. Not to be missed!
19.5km
7
Turbulent
Modern Cuisine, Creative
€€
A stone's throw from the banks of the River Touques and just off the tourist trail, a former crêperie is the HQ of Jarvis Scott, a former contestant on French TV's Top Chef. There is a rock 'n' roll vibe to this stripped-back, minimalist space, which is centred on the open kitchen and has an upstairs area, where a communal table is conducive to interacting with fellow diners. With his unusual pairings, the chef shakes up diners' expectations of seaside resort fare. His message is loud and clear: bold flavours delivered without unnecessary frills. The wine list gives pride of place to natural a
12.2km
8
Le Capucine
Modern Cuisine
€€
In the heart of Normandy, a 17C manor house has been transformed into an exceptional hotel nestling in vast grounds. Behind a beautiful carved door, you come to an intimate bar with a period fireplace and an apple tree evoking the surrounding orchard, then a dining area bathed in light overlooking the garden, with an open kitchen as a backdrop. The short, inspired seasonal menu is an invitation to take to the sea: fresh, tasty creations draw on subtle influences from far and wide, such as celery cooked in bay leaf milk, accompanied by razor clams au naturel and kalamansi mayonnaise.
13.9km
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