French Connections

We are exploring the possibility of buying a property in France with a view to developing some chambre d'hôtes and or Gîte(s) with a restaurant on site. We are at the very beginnings of this project and details are yet to be decided - we are however looking for potential investors - if you have any interest or would like to know more please ring (01258-473454) or email us on frenchconnections@bellstreetcafe.co.uk
Some of our regular visitors will have noticed that we are greatly influenced by the French Café experience; we thought that you might like to share some of our experiences in France over the years. Below are some links/liens to some of our favourite cafés, restaurants, chambres d'hôtes & gîtes.
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La Couronne - Rouen    
The oldest Auberge in France - depuis 1345 - superb food & wine - booking essential
Les Uns et Les Autres - Rouen    
The best Café in Rouen!!!!
Hotel Restaurant - George Sand - Loches    
Nouvelle cuisine with a local flavour
Auberge du Mail - Cormery - Loire Valley    
Excellent & friendly restaurant with regional flavours
Iratze Ostatua - St-Jean-Pied-de-Port - Pays Basque
Superb Basque Cuisine - try the Lamb
Auberge La Baquère - Vic-Fezensac    
Local cuisine & very impressive armagnac list
Les Gîtes d'Anilac - Seix, Ariège - Pyrénées    
Peaceful & beautiful Gîtes à côte de les Pyrénées
Château de la Sébinière - Muscadet    
Superb rooms in this small Château and wine from the estate
Croustades Martine Crespo - Foix, Ariège    
Delightful lunch time venue - specialising in Croustades
Demeure de Forterre - Merry-Sec - Auxerre    
Really special place to stay - wonderful table d'hôte
Maison Donamaria, St Jean Pied de Port    
Friendly & comfortable 5 minutes walks from Chemin de St Jaques and town
Le Bar du Marché - 75 Rue de Seine, Paris, 6e  
Great for coffee or beer and people watching
Le Comptoir du Relais, 5 Carrefour de l'Odéon, Paris  
Great during the day and even better in the evening - excellent food for reasonable price
Le Petit Saint Benoit, 4 rue Saint Benoit, Paris  
Old fashioned restuarant - full of Frenchmen!! - very busy and vibrant atmosphere
Le Café i, 156 rue du fg St Martin, Paris  
Superb Gypsy Jazz - we saw Angelo Debarre there