Me

The search engine here keeps telling me that it can't find any matches for my request, so I'm sorry to have to re-ask this question that has been covered before. There was a thread a few months back that talked about the Chartres cathedral. In the thread, there was mention of a restaurant/cafe near the cathedral. Several posters replied that they had eaten there and recommended it. I'm trying to find a good spot for lunch in Chartres - can anyone remember that cafe, or suggest another one? Thanks in advance for your help.

Betsy

Hi, Me <BR> <BR>I think I have your answer! We were at Chartres last summer and had lunch at a great little restaurant near the cathedral. When you're facing the front of the cathedral, the restaurant is just to its right, across a narrow street. I believe the name is Serpente. We ate outside. Nice menue and not expensive. I found out about the restaurant on this forum and would definitely return. <BR> <BR>Bon voyage et bon appetit

Betsy

That would be "menu," not "menue."

Marija

Chartes has a Michelin one star called Truie qui File, not far from the cathedral. In the basement there is a restaurant called Les Caves de la Maison, under the same ownership as the one star. We had a wonderful lunch there. We still talk about the pate that was brought with the bread. (As much as you want, no extra charge.)

Caitlin

I do believe you're thinking of Cafe Serpente, which is quite nice for lunch or an afternoon snack. You won't miss it; it is on a corner directly across the street from the lawn in front of the cathedral (on the right side if you're standing in front of the cathedral and facing it).

Me

Yes, I think it was Serpente. Thank you Betsy and Caitlin for jogging my memory. Marija, your suggestion sounds lovely, too. Maybe we can squeeze in two lunches in Chartres! <BR> <BR>Thank you all for such quick responses. I'll drink a toast to you in Chartres!

Ess

We had a pleasant lunch at Cafe Serpente when we visited Chartres on a Sunday afternoon. At one point there was a really cute little dog wandering around the restaurant sniffing for keepers.