Les Forges de Paimpont

Brittany


This rustic country inn has a cosy interior and a menu rooted in the traditions of the terroir. The excellent-value €23 set menu may include quail, deer, duck, pigeon or grilled ribsteak. Find the restaurant in the hamlet of Les Forges, near Plélan-le-Grand, 4km southeast of Paimpont.


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