Le Gambetta

Honfleur


This traditional restaurant takes pride in resurrecting old recipes, some from the early 20th century, others from the Middle Ages. Specialities include fish (three-quarters of it locally caught) and lobster (€45, when in stock), meat prepared on a plancha (grill) and scrumptious desserts. Four short blocks northwest of the northern end of the Vieux Bassin.


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4. Lieutenance

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6. Vieux Bassin

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7. Musée de la Marine

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