Christopher Coutanceau
A three-star Michelin seafood restaurant in La Rochelle, where the chef is also a fisherman, advocating sustainable fishing with ocean views.
Located on Concurrence Beach, this restaurant is awarded three stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide. Chef Christopher Coutanceau, who describes himself as a "chef-fisherman," champions sustainable fishing. The menu centers on ocean-themed tasting menus, featuring dishes like the "living bouquet" of prawns with lemon verbena jelly and Île de Ré seaweed, seafood pie, and sardines utilized from head to tail. A Michelin inspector also highlighted a haddock ice cream pre-dessert. It is in the highest price tier; the tasting menu was already €250 in 2022, and current prices should be confirmed with the restaurant. Reservations must be made in advance by calling +33 5 46 41 48 19. It is within walking distance of the Old Port.
Opening hours
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Nearby sights
- Plage de la Concurrence & Mail
- Tour de la Lanterne
- Tour de la Chaîne
- Tour Saint-Nicolas
- Porte de la Grosse Horloge
- Rue du Palais & Arcades
- Vieux-Port of La Rochelle
- Hôtel de Ville de La Rochelle