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La Fontaine Rouillee Gîtes
If you are looking for a character holiday cottage
to rent in the real Brittany
Fontaine St Pere, Plessala - this Creperie is renowned in central Brittany - as well as being packed full with locals at lunchtime, they offer a take-away service from their extensive, tasty menu. Try a lunch of galette (savoury buckwheat pancake) stuffed with fresh salmon and leek in cream sauce and a side salad, followed by banana and rum flambéed crepe, all washed down with the local cider. The park is at the end of the road - walk off lunch afterwards!
Le Tetres, St Gilles du Mene - a lunchtime venue that should not be missed. Many local tradesmen who enjoy their 2 hour lunches there. Don't let the vans outside deter you, there is plenty of parking by the nearby church and once inside the atmosphere is quiet and appreciative of the good food. Pick your table - each setting for 4 comes with a litre of wine, cider and water - use what you want from these they are included in the price, along with buffet starts, a hearty main course, cheese board, pudding and coffee - all for under 12 euros - and you won't need dinner later!
Le Saint Antoine, Plemet - the chef also owns the deli next door - the food is delicious, beautiful to look at and there is lots of it. This is somewhere to savour your meal, slowly - arrive at 7.30pm leave at 11 - having enjoyed 4 wonderful courses plus amuse-bouche. An ideal venue for romantic meals or for large celebrations - there are several different eating areas suitable for couples or large families. Most of the voices around you will be French - this is not a tourist restaurant. The downside - service can be slow and you normally need to book - results of their own popularity.
Le Chaudron Magique, Moncontour - "Specialites Traditionelles et Medievales" - it says this on their card, and this is what you get its a place to go for a celebration and to let your hair down - they will provide silly hats and velvet capes along with medieval aperitifs. The food is generally of a good standard with the emphasis on local pork, chicken and fish grilled, stewed or baked with a variety of interesting sauces. The puddings are both naughty and beautiful to look at. The house wine is bottled rather than decanted into a carafe and good value - the owners know their stuff.
La Mulette, Moncontour - you can't visit Brittany and not try moules. Here they offer pages of moule options, from classic mariniere to much more complex dishes. They have plenty of other seafood, an excellent fish soup, there is a tasty catch of the day and if you have really had enough of fish they always have a meat or poultry alternative for both starter and main. Lunch times are busy with locals, evenings tend to be quieter - that's just the way it is in Brittany.
La Calypso, Loudeac - tucked away in a side street behind the church, this unassuming restaurant is worth seeking out. Dinner menus range from 17€ to 33€, the latter being a 5 course gourmet experience. The combination of excellent food and friendly, un-pressured service more than compensate for the ‘interesting’ decor which does need a re-think.
La Bisquine, Loudeac - a bistro offering seasonal produce cooked in typical French style. Enjoy a quick and tasty lunch from the very reasonable menu du jour, or relax in the evening over 3 or 4 courses and appreciate the care that goes into turning fresh vegetables, meat and fish into really appetising meals. La Bisquine is situated opposite the church in Loudeac - in summer on Wednesday evenings Breton music is played in the square to add to the ambiance.
La France, Loudeac - this family run Logis has a first floor public dining room overlooking the church square; providing consistent quality, good value meals on evenings when more fashionable restaurants may not open. The house wine is good value and very drinkable, the starters include assorted stuffed shellfish and their chocolate fondant pudding is to die for! Most of the diners are french business travellers, but english language menus are available if needed.
L’Auberge du Lie, La Cheze - the front door opens into a pub complete with large landlady behind the bar - she must enjoy her husband's cooking - try the side door or walk round from the bar to the dining room. It's very good value and offers plenty of traditional Breton country cooking with no frills - a good option if you want a warm welcome, traditional atmosphere and tasty comfort food.
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