Cattwg Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Hi Folks, We are off to Italy at the end of the summer via the Alsace Lorraine Region of France - this is advance homework! We also often wander through France en route to other European destinations. I have followed the "Cost of living in France" thread with interest - especially the "good meals for 11 Euros" entry. After that preamble the question is: Would those with the local knowledge be able (or prepared) to suggest good resurants (or villages/towns)where good, low cost meals may be had. Regards Cattwg :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 All over France is your answer most returants do 7/8 different prices Eg 7.50 for mussel and chips glass of wine bread to soak it up. But the menu just get's bigger the more you pay 11 euros 19 euros they have set menu's ... Or you can choose at extra price from each different page if you dont want to stick to set menu . they also do plate of the day quite cheap ... have a nice time (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 The best advice, really, is get yourselves a 2007 Michelin red guide (hotels and restaurants). You'll find restaurants that provide excellent food at very reasonable prices, and some of them, often the best, will be tucked away in places you'd never find without the guide. You'll also find some surprising towns that don't have anything listed, because there is nothing there Michelin consider of suitable quality. Further, you can fairly easily identify where the prices are at the high end, and often where to go instead - towns as well as individual establishments. We never travel without one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bil h Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 If its around 12 noon and eating time just hang around and see where the locals go, that's the clue. Last year we spotted a dozen firemen going into a small Hotel (forget where) we joined in but sat outside. The food was excellent and cheap but a little unusual for us.........Toulouse Sausage and a mass of lentils. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Miller Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Every two or three years i buy a copy of the Truck Drivers Cafe Guide www.relais-routiers.com If you click on the picture of the book and scroll down it gives you an idea of what you get for 13euros. Can be a little intimidating at bang on lunch time (and i speak French) but try a few after the rush has gone (but there is still some food left). Well worth the effort. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A W Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 The first thing to be aware of is that the French mainly eat at lunchtime so the choice in the evenings can be limited.That does not apply to holiday areas in season. The second thing is that artisans are paid an allowance of 10€ for their lunch which is why those restaurants that sell food at that price are used by the locals. The people to follow are the truck drivers as the Les Routiers chain have ample parking for motorhomes and normally do a 3 course meal with wine for about 10€.Normally there is a buffet starter with a huge choice and the main course selection may be fixed or limited to 2 things. You are unlikely to find meals of this uality and price in the evenings. Happy travelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingpete Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Go where the locals eat, and parked cars indicate which are most popular. Also the truckers stops, Routiers (as has been mentioned already) they do great food, and the atmoshere is vibrant, with much conversation, (if you understand fast French) but the buzz is tremednous. Food is never a dissapointment either. Just remember, three courses is a lot to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empress Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 As others have said Routier restaurants are very good value. Another idea if you are near a big hypermarche you will probably find inexpensive eating places there including the selfservice Flunch restaurants. I think there website is www.flunchtour.com. Regards, Empress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattwg Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 "Thank you" to all who relied to this query. Regards Cattwg :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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