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Bars, hotels, restaurants, delicatessens, wine stores, you’ll find Calvados everywhere. In Normandy, in France, and all over the world.
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La Renaissance
Caen - NormandyMichelin-starred chef Arnaud Viel is a local boy. He serves up original and sustainable Normandy cuisine. Calvados naturally has pride of place in this superb restaurant.
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L’Edulis
Granville - NormandyA lover of regional products, Jonathan Datin serves up a finely-crafted and succulent cuisine often involving Calvados in one way or another. Sometimes it is even combined with a delicious Chausey blue lobster…
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Le Central
Trouville - NormandyCome and check out the after-dinner drinks list at this Trouville institution.
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Gill
Rouen - NormandyBoasting two Michelin stars, this is an important restaurant on the Normandy culinary scene. One of chef Gilles Tournadre’s specialities is his Calvados soufflé, served as a grand finale to round off an amazing meal.
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Rue Ecuyère
Caen - NormandyThis street is the epicentre of student life in Caen. The speciality here is the Embuscade, a cocktail made from lager, white wine and Calvados and invented in Normandy. While you’re in Rue Ecuyère, pop in to see Nathan at the Speakeasy and ask him to introduce you to the “Demoiselle”…
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La Mer à Boire
Etretat - NormandyWith more than 100 products on offer, this delicatessen is a must for all Calvados lovers. Jean-François regularly visits the Normandy distilleries and is happy to share his expert knowledge with customers.
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Le Pot d’Etain
Manerbe - NormandyThis restaurant’s “cuisine de terroir” menu is based on seasonal produce usually sourced from local farms. It is an ode to the Normandy “art de vivre” in all its simplicity.
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