Restaurants & Nightlife
The regions of Normandy are very well known for their seafood specialties, which makes dining out one of the best experiences ever. The nightlife is also something, as it can get really crowded in bars and discos, especially in the weekend.
Restaurants
- Le Ciro’s Barriere
Info: Hot on the resort’s social scene, Le Ciro’s serves Deauville’s best seafood. The collection of Bordeaux wine is exceptional. The ambience is airy, stylish, and evocative of the Belle Epoque heyday of Deauville.
Location: Casino de Deauville, Deauville
- Gill
Info: The best restaurant in town sits beside the traffic of the Seine’s quays. The Art Deco decor, with high-tech lighting and accessories, is an appropriate backdrop for the sophisticated cuisine of Gilles Tournadre.
Location: 9 Quay de la Bourse, Rouen
- Les Nympheas
Info: One of the most appealing restaurants in Rouen bears the name of a painting by Monet (Water Lilies). The setting is a 16th century half-timbered house that fits gracefully into the centrally located neighborhood.
Location: 7 Rue de la Pie, Rouen
- Le Carlotta
Info: This is a well-established brasserie, one of the best known in town, with a high-volume turnover and a penchant for seafood.
Location: 16 Quay Vendeuvre, Caen
- Le Pommier
Info: One of the most appealing restaurants in Bayeux’s historic zone occupies an 18th-century building. Ceiling beams, stone ceiling vaults, and exposed masonry enhance the trio of dining rooms. The establishment is devotedly Norman, with cuisine that reflects the region’s long tradition of baking with apples and cream.
Location: 38 Rue des Cuisiniers, Bayeux
- La Terrasse et l’Assiette
Info: Outfitted in the Norman style with heavy beams and lots of exposed brick, the gourmet citadel of Honfleur attracts an upscale international clientele.
Location: 8 Place St. Catherine, Honfleur
Nightlife
- Orient Express
Info: Open from 2:30pm to 4 am every day this 1200m2 recreation area offers 5 types of billiards, games of shuffleboard, snacks and free wifi.
Location: 24 Rue du 11 Novembre, Caen
- Dancing Les Planches
Info: 4km from Deauville, this club is where you’ll find up-to-date music, a dance floor, and even an indoor swimming pool near an indoor/outdoor bar.
Location: Le Bois Lauret, Blonville
- L’Ibiza
Info: Located near place du Vieux-Marché, it has modern decor, a crowded dance floor, occasional karaoke, and a cover charge of 8€ to 12€ ($10-$16), which includes one drink.
Location: 29 Boulevard des Belges, Rouen