L'Absinthe

St-Malo


Secreted away along a quiet St-Malo street, this superb eatery is housed in a 17th-century building. Ingredients fresh from the market are whipped into shape by talented chef Stéphane Brebel, and served in cosy, alluring surrounds. The wine list is another hit, with an all-French cast from white to red and rosé. The menu for little gastronomes is €13.


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2. Cathédrale St-Vincent

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3. Ramparts

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4. Musée d'Histoire de St-Malo

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5. Plage de Bon Secours

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6. Château de St-Malo

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7. Fort National

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8. Île du Grand Bé & Fort du Petit Bé

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