cancale – Miserable Meanders

Chez Victor (Cancale) and the Cast of The Little Mermaid !

Chez Victor is a restaurant situated on the beach front of the little town of Cancale, Brittany, France, just on the corner next to the fresh oyster stalls.

We decided after our first visit to Cancale on our trip, that we would head back to the restaurant to have dinner, and wow we were not disappointed. The menu was extensive but as we were in the oyster capital of France we opted for a sea food platter. Advertised for two people it was evident that one between the four of us, plus a coupe of cheeky bowls of muscles, would be more than enough for us all.

We ordered and didn’t have a long wait for our food to arrive. It came out in a boat shaped tray filled with ice and seaweed and included the following: oysters, two different types, welks, langoustines, shrimp, king prawns, cockles and a huge crab.

It also came with a multitude of implements to eat it with, more like a surgeons set of instruments.

So to conclude, if you want to sample some of the best sea food in France and are not afraid to eat the entire cast of the Little Mermaid then head to Cancale and Chez Victor.

Cancale – Fresh Oysters

Cancale lies along the coast to the east of Saint-Malo. It is a picturesque fishing port popular with visitors, many of whom are drawn by its reputation as the “oyster capital” of Brittany. Though a small town, it is well served by a large number of restaurants, many specialising in seafood. When not eating one can sit and watch the bustle of this busy little town. (Wiki)

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We visited this lovely little town a few years ago and this time around we were still not disappointed. Sitting in the sunshine, eating fresh oysters with a glass of fizz was quite magical. Even if the thought of it turns your stomach you will be surprised at how tasty they are as long as you try to forget what it is you are actually eating.

To get to the fresh oyster stalls, park up in one of the many car parks along the sea front, which are not expensive and head towards the pier, turn the corner by a rather fantastic restaurant, Chez Victor, and you will find the stalls. Make sure you do what everyone else does and sit on the steps of the beach and enjoy a platter of oysters. Make sure you throw your empty shells onto the beach with all of the others.

If that isn’t enough then head into one of the many restaurants and order some rather amazing looking platters of food or just a coffee or cider.

Once you’ve had your fill of fresh oysters or crab or whatever took your fancy, then head along the sea front and take in the shops that line the front.

All in all a fantastic Meander and a must do when you are in the area.