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Eating in Chartres
Eating in Chartres
Saveurs et Plaisirs, Near La Place des Épars one can find a delightful Crêperie run by young local workers. Here they serve excellently priced Crepes, paninis, sandwiches, and "Kebab" sandwiches. Service is always top notch, the place uses fresh ingrediants. English is spoken (and very well). WIFI is also available for free here.
Le Grand Monarque�: Place des Epars. Often said to be the best restaurant in town.
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Le Café Serpente - caters to tourists and prices can be hiked up there. They do, however, offer delicious desserts and Hot Chocolates.
Chartres has many small, wonderful restaurants at reasonable prices, especially compared to Paris. Of course, the establishments closest to the SNCF station are the more expensive ones.
There is an awesome macaroon store at the south end of the main town square, and the pedestrian-only streets heading to the west from the town square have many excellent patisseries and boulangeries.
017, 17 avenue Jehan de Beauce (leading from railway station up into town). The previous "Escale" was taken over by a young couple and they provide good food at good prices. The transition has been dramatic�! There is a set priced menu with some dishes available "avec supplément" of 1 or €2. Decent, but not exhaustive, selection of wine. Price of a starter, main course, dessert + wine = €30
Brasserie Bruneau, 4 rue Maréchal Delattre de Tassigny (close to the Hotel de Ville / Town Hall). 1930s decor, with service on 2 floors and a terrace. Food is in the "brasserie" style. Service is fast, with perhaps a bit too much verve for a relaxing evening. However, the owner/waiter was born for the job (contrary to many French waiters) and he takes great care of his customers. A meal with starter, main course, dessert and wine can cost around €40, but it's worth it.
Brasserie Henri IV, 31 rue du Soleil d'Or. Again "brasserie" style food. Opened late 2005 and so decor is totally new. Well placed in center of town. Prices are friendly (rumour has it that the owner runs the place for fun, not for gain�!).
Le Sully, 20 rue du Soleil d'Or. A new (2007) fish restaurant. Situated opposite the Henri IV and during the summer they share the same terrace. A "cohabitation" facilitated by the fact that they have the same owner.
Crep'Salads, 7 rue Serpente (close to cathedral). "Pancakes" and salads. Plenty to eat and not expensive. To be avoided on Friday or Saturday nights because service is catastrophic. Lunchtimes or Sunday is fine.
La Napolitaine, 27 rue de la Porte Morard (in the lower end of town, by the river Eure). As the name suggests, it's Italian, but the cuisine (pizza, pasta, escalope, ... ) may not be recognised on the other side of the Alps. However, the pizza are huge as are the salads. Contrary to many restaurants in Chartres, it stays open "late" (get in by half past ten). Moreover, it has plenty of room.
Bistrot de la Cathédrale, 1 cloître Notre Dame (right beside cathedral). Run by the same people who own the "Grand Monarque" and another recent addition to Chartres' list of places to eat. Good "brasserie" type food. A meal with wine will easily pass the €30 mark.
Au Petit Chaudron, 11 place des Epars. On the same "place" as the Grand Monarque, but not the same budget. The cuisine is "soignée", the service without reproach and the wine is very favourably priced. However, the place has no real atmosphere. Avoid the "terrace" at all costs as you'll find yourself on the pavement on what is the busiest "place" in town.
Le Saint Hilaire, 11 rue du Pont St Hilaire. Many would consider this as number one restaurant in town (although fans of the Grand Monarque might disagree). Needs to be booked in advance�!
Le Boeuf Couronné, 15 place du Châtelet. A hotel between the railway station and the cathedral. Always has a good "carte".
La Cave aux Fromages, 24 rue de la Porte Morard. In the lower end of town. More of a winter restaurant, with its fondue and raclette. Not expensive.
Le Pichet, 19 rue du Cheval Blanc. Touristy, but it's always open. Honest cuisine and it's just over the road from the Académie de la Bière (see below). [Investigation needed. This was closed at 20:45 on Sunday 1/3/2009]This is a lovely family owned restaurant with delicious food and charming decor. Try the menu of the day for a three course meal.66.56.11.115 11:15, 15 November 2009 (EST)
Le Tripot, Rue Colin d'Harleville. Spacious restaurant with "ancient" decor and good solid tables and chairs. Local cuisine. Honest prices, but not cheap. Like most restaurants in Chartres, empty during the week and full at weekends.
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