Amazing Food

Eating Out

 

This is the old town in Fougeres, below the castle. If you wander here you will find various cafes and creperies.

Les Voyageurs, in the centre of Fougeres, is run by Stéphane and Anne-Sophie Galon who worked for some time in Provence, which influences the food they serve - and some of the drink! They are a very friendly couple, always ready to try out their English language skills on struggling tourists. Stéphane is a superb chef whose reputation has grown rapidly in the region and he has a weekly slot on local radio. Fresh local produce is used and the menu changes with the seasons. Make sure you leave room for the fantastic desserts.

L'Auberge De La Source has a growing reputation in the area and is currently very popular with the locals, providing good food at reasonable prices. It is necessary to book well in advance of your trip, to guarantee a table.
There are many other restaurants in the area. If you want to eat out every night of the week, we can recommend somewhere for you. It is advisable to book some of the restaurants as they can be very busy at weekends and may not open earlier in the week without a reservation. Most will be able to understand enough English to make the booking.
Sunday Chez Victor Cancale or Restaurant De La Baie Champeaux, for lunch by the sea (arrive by midday). Auberge de L'Esperance in Pontmain for dinner
Monday Anacapri, St Hilaire d'Harcouet or Le Grand Cerf, Ernee
Tuesday La Table Normande, Ernee. Good to visit for lunch after a walk round the market
Wednesday La Creperie de La Menhir, Gorron, for lunch after the market, or La Cygne, St Hilaire d'Harcouet
Thursday La Relais Normande, Buais - Booking recommended
Friday L'Auberge De La Source, St Cyr De Bailleul, booking necessary 4 weeks in advance, or La Petite Auberge, La Pellerine, booking recommended
Saturday Les Voyageurs, Fougeres - Booking necessary

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Eating In

Market

If you like to cook, you'll love the fresh local produce available in the region at small shops, like old-fashioned butchers, bakers and fishmongers, and excellent markets. We've tried to equip the gites so that preparing the food is as much fun as buying it.

You can't miss market day. The French take it very seriously and it's easy to see why. Farmers and traders come from miles around to put their wares on display and there are all sorts of bargains to be found. Stock up on morning fresh fruit and vegetables - their flavour will astonish you. Chose some meat or fish, country bread baked in wood ovens, eggs, cheese or local butter. Buy some wine or cider. Stop for a hot local sausage wrapped in a galette. Or just browse around the clothes and household goods. Make sure you get there early. Most stallholders start to clear up at Midday and retire to the bars for refreshment before heading off home.

Local markets include:

Monday: St James Tuesday: Ernee
Wednesday: St Hilaire-du-Harcouet (our favourite) and Gorron Thursday: Le Teilleul
Friday: Fougerolles-du-Plessis (tiny) and Louvigne Du Desert Saturday: Fougeres, Laval and Avranches
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