‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France

From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in BrittanyFar away from the tourist traps of the old town, tiny seafood restaurant Coquillages Bouchet on Rue Rusca is a relative newcomer in Nice. Tucked away on a sidestreet near the port, the menu is short and the atmosphere relaxed. The young owners, Nicolas and Hugo, are best friends and their passion for fresh seafood, especially sea urchins and oysters, simply radiates. If you’re after fancy, go to one of the exclusive beach clubs dotted along the coastline. If you want fresh, vibrant and delicious platters of seafood served with charm and glasses of ice-cold white wine, come here.Melanie Clarkson Continue reading...

May 2, 2025 - 07:08
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‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France

From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany

Far away from the tourist traps of the old town, tiny seafood restaurant Coquillages Bouchet on Rue Rusca is a relative newcomer in Nice. Tucked away on a sidestreet near the port, the menu is short and the atmosphere relaxed. The young owners, Nicolas and Hugo, are best friends and their passion for fresh seafood, especially sea urchins and oysters, simply radiates. If you’re after fancy, go to one of the exclusive beach clubs dotted along the coastline. If you want fresh, vibrant and delicious platters of seafood served with charm and glasses of ice-cold white wine, come here.
Melanie Clarkson Continue reading...