B L A C K
B O O K
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Rennes Market
“This Saturday market
in the capital of
Brittany is amazing.
I’ve never seen a
market like it and
I’ve been to a lot
of them. Perhaps
80% of the people
selling are the actual
farmers, fishermen
or producers. It’s so
vibrant and fresh.”
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Brazier Wine Bar
“After a couple of days
in Lyon, I came across
this place, which
focuses more on using
seasonal produce than
on classic Lyonnaise
dishes. A starter salad
of smoked haddock
and poached egg was
an inspiration.”
14 Rue Royale, Lyon
,
+33
(0)4 7823 2426
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La Pointe du
Grouin
“You order your
French tapas and wine
from the bar, then they
give you a nickname
and shout it out
through a megaphone
when they have your
order. It’s fun and very
laid-back – just the
kind of eating I like.”
8 Rue de Belzunce,
Paris
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Septime
“This was once my
favourite restaurant
in Paris but since
Beyoncé went there
with her husband, it’s
impossible to get a
reservation. It’s not
glitzy and is tucked
away in the 11th
arrondissement.”
80 Rue de
Charonne, Paris,
+33 (0)1 4367 3829,
septime-charonne.fr
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Maison Naegel
“An iconic bakery in
Strasbourg, where
I was lucky enough
to get a behind-the-
scenes tour to find out
how they make their
legendary Kugelhopf
cake. They are also
famous for their
tourte
,
a savoury pie.”
9 Rue des Orfèvres,
Strasbourg,
+33 (0)3 8832 8286,
maison-naegel.com
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Winstub
“ Look out for the
cosy
winstubs
[wine lounges] in
Alsace. These are
German influenced
restaurants with
wooden chairs, red-
and-white checked
tablecloths and warm
atmospheres. The
food is really hearty –
perfect in winter when
it’s cold – and they do
good beer.
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Bernachon
“This chocolate shop
in Lyon selects its own
beans, then roasts and
grinds them to create
a unique blend. Be
sure to pass by, even if
just to
lèche les vitrines
[lick the windows], as
the French aptly call
window shopping.”
42 Cours Franklin
Roosevelt, Lyon,
+33 (0)4 7824 3798,
bernachon.com
Rachel Khoo on
French food
The chef shares her favourite places to eat around France
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