Located in the picturesque village of Francheville – just a few miles from Verneuil-sur-Avre – this lovely restaurant provided our first dinner on our Normandy trip. Although not Michelin-starred, it still has a great reputation and was awarded two “toques” by the Gault & Millau guide. The place is welcoming and, on that chilly October […]
Food Adventures
Normandy Foodie Trip : Le Manoir du Lys
That was a very special stop-off! Not only culinary – both lunch and dinner were superb and the comfort of the bedroom was on the high end of the spectrum, but for the whole experience. The Manoir du Lys regularly organise themed weekends. Obviously, these change according to the season, and, as I experienced the […]
Normandy Foodie trip: a saffron farm…
In October last year, I was lucky enough to join a group of food writers on a visit to Normandy, where I learned about growing and harvesting saffron, as well as tips to make the most of this precious and delicate foodstuff. Domaine de Gauville – near Brionne – is one of the few saffron […]
Normandy foodie trip: Cidre and Poiré
Curious about French cider and perry? Read about my trip to Normandy to learn about Cidre and Poiré from the makers.
Paris : Le Paul Bert
Fancy lunch after a nose around Paris’ most famous flea market? This neighbourhood bistro in Porte de Clignancourt won’t wipe out the savings you made in the market. Every time I’m in Paris on a weekend or a Monday, I invariably spend the morning at the Village des Puces near the Porte de Clignancourt. I […]
Paris : Le Bouillon Chartier
This venerable Parisian restaurant offers traditional French cooking in a glorious room and at a very affordable price. A few months ago, I had the chance to stay in Paris for a few days. And despite not being the foodie capital of France (Lyon is), it always gives me the opportunity to revisit some good […]