Auberge du Château

Brittany


For crêpes, galettes, salads and tartines washed down with beer or cider, look no further than this restaurant, which occupies an atmospheric and charming timber-framed house not far below the castle. Outdoor seating flung outside in summer adds to the welcoming refrain.


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