This busy brasserie on place Royale is ideal for an early-evening beer and a satisfying plate of magret de canard (duck breast), a grilled fish of the day, or risotto with prawns.
The model train chugging along overhead always captivates the kids.
La Brasserie Royale
The Pyrenees
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