Restaurants, bars and places to eat in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer


Saint-Palais-sur-Mer may not be the best-known resort in the Charente-Maritime, but it still has plenty to offer tourists – including a wide range of restaurants and places to eat.
At the Plage de Nauzan there are a few bars and restaurants, including the crepe and pizza restaurant La Nauzanne. However most of the restaurants in the main town itself are centred around the relatively small but very popular Plage du Bureau which is close to the heart of Saint-Palais-sur-Mer. Stroll along the seafront here and you’ll find places for a coffee, lunch or a refreshing ice cream during the day, and some great destinations for an evening meal, many of them with wonderful views of the sea. A very popular restaurant is Nausicaa, which also has live music in peak season, but there are a number to choose from to suit all tastes and budgets.
If you’re coming out of season – and it’s a relaxing if quite spot in winter – it’s best to check that your restaurant of choice is open then, but most do operate all year round.
If you head west from town centre past the Plage du Platin beach and towards the Plage du Concie there are other restaurants and bars aimed at the passing trade.

RESTAURANTS WITH A VIEW


But the most spectacular setting to eat and drink is at the far end of the Avenue de la Grande Côte towards the long sandy beach of the same name. Here, a short drive or cycle ride from the main town, you will find a number of place to eat perched on top of a low cliff, looking out to sea. Inevitably many of these restaurants specialise in seafood, so if its fish, shrimps or mussels that you like, look no further. If you’re not into seafood, however, most of these typically French seaside restaurants offer alternatives. Probably the most upmarket restaurant of the bunch here is Le Petit Poucet, which has impressive views over the beach too.
All in all it’s a lovely and very French setting to enjoy a meal….

Michael STREETER

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