4 Best Restaurants in Les Andelys, Normandy

Teatime at this charming salon de thé set in a stately 18th-century house could only be topped by teatime in its garden, complete with views of the Seine over the rooftops of the old city. A range of irresistible desserts from the cart are made with organic flour milled in town and can be enjoyed with your choice of tea, coffee, wines by the glass, or the locally made beverages: cider, beer, and apple juice. They're only open at teatime from 2–7.

Gourmets flock from afar to dine at Les Andelys' gastronomic restaurant, set in a charming, ivy-clad hotel. Two elegant dining rooms and a summer terrace, all overlooking the river, provide just the right atmosphere for sophisticated dishes replete with local delicacies and fresh seafood: turbot risotto topped with shaved white truffles, langoustine, and baby spinach brochettes, tender roast pigeon, and for dessert a flaming apple tarte with salted caramel.

When in Normandy, what could be better than a real Norman crêpe? Set in a typical Norman half-timbered building, this bustling crêperie serves up all the stalwarts to be enjoyed with a fine local cider: savory buckwheat galettes crisped on the edges and filled with fresh ham, cheese, spinach, egg, or seafood, and sweet galettes for dessert. Don't miss the caramel au beurre salé (salted caramel), a regional classic.

The locals will direct you to this small, welcoming restaurant just off the port that draws rave reviews for its friendly service and well-priced menu of Provençal specialties. Succulent lamb and beef dishes are sourced from local producers, and fruits and vegetables are always market fresh. Specialties like the copious Perigord salad, lamb stew, a fine ratatouille, or pork with mustard sauce are authentic and delicious. Well-priced prix-fixe menus at lunch and diner make this a popular choice, so it's best to reserve ahead.