The food. Oh, the food.
In Bordeaux Village Blaye, fresh local ingredients make for truly amazing cuisine — from classic French dishes, to masterchef-prepared culinary masterpieces, the region’s most succulent tapas, to utterly unmissable artisanal chocolates.
Be sure to put these culinary experiences on your itinerary:
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Small family-run bistros whose homemade fare is expertly paired with local vintages
- World-class, Michelin Guide-reviewed restaurants
- Neighborhood seafood restaurants offering the day’s catch
- Local bakeries and artisan chocolatiers
- Weekly farmers’ markets where you can sample the best the region has to offer
A quick guide to seasonal favorites:
- Porcini (Cèpes) – September, October
- Atlantic black mussels – from July (but utterly outstanding in autumn)
- Oysters – year round
- White truffles – October through December
- Black winter truffles – December through March
- Foie gras – year round
- Game – September through December
Visit the local Blaye fresh produce market and create your own meal based on what the season has to offer and what is typical for the region.
Some of our favorite eateries:
Please note times differ depending on the season, it is always best to call in advance.
La Petite Cave / Betty’s Bar
Famous for it’s ” caviar de bœuf ” and it’s pastrami platters
Cuisine: Wine & tapas; cheese platters, charcuterie; waterfront terrace; breakfast and coffee bar for all guests. Cocktails and great bottles in the evening. Famous for it’s salt beef & pastrami platters
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am until late. Saturday and Sunday 10am until late and Tuesdays closed.
Tel: + 33 6 76 57 48 84
Le Gavroche
Cuisine: Local specialties, artistically presented, with excellent service
Hours: 12h00 – 14h00, 19h30 – 21h30; closed Thursday and Sunday evenings and all day Mondays
Tel: + 33 5 57 58 21 03
Address: 14 Rue Neuve 33390 Blaye
La Marina
Cuisine: Local specialities and tapas
Hours: 12h00 – 14h00, 19h30 – 21h30
Tel: + 33 5 57 64 14 19
Address: 8 Rue Hôtel de ville 33390 Blaye
Insider tip : Le Clos de la Marina
Cuisine: Delicious seafood and meat from the bbq in a fantastic setting (open from June to mid October)
For more information please ask you host.
Hotel de la Citadelle
Cuisine: Local specialties, oysters, seafood, and duck
Hours: 12h15 – 14h00, 19h15 – 21h00 all days
Tel: + 33 5 57 42 17 10
Address: Place d’Armes 33390 Blaye
L’Auberge des Officiers
Cuisine: Local specialties and excellent wines
Hours: 12h15 – 13h45, 19h15 – 20h45 from wenesday to saturday
12h15 – 13h 45 on sundays and mondays
Closed on tuesdays
Tel: + 33 9 83 94 30 31
Address: 5 rue de la Manutention 33390 Blaye
Le Comptoir Vauban
Cuisine: Local specialties, oysters, and duck
Hours: 10h00 – 14h30 / 19h00 – 21h00 all days
Tel: + 33 5 57 64 23 86
Address: Place d’Armes 33390 Blaye
Le Petit Port
Cuisine: Local specialties, oysters, seafood, and duck.
Hours: 12h00 – 14h00, 19h30 – 21h30
Tel: +33 5 57 42 99 95
Address: 3 Cours du Port 33390 Blaye
Le Garage
Best pizza on rue St Simon
Tel: + 33 9 82 49 6918
Address: 5 Rue St Simon 33390 Blaye
Lily à la Vanille
We love this Ice cream shop in La Citadelle
Open everyday in the Summer
Tel: +33 9 81 33 14 51
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