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Nord Pas de Calais Restaurants  One of the great pleasures of heading to France, whether for a day trip, a short break or a longer holiday, is the opportunity to eat out in a French restaurant. So, while in terms of distance travelled it is but a hop from England, in gastronomic terms it is a whole new experience and usually much lighter on your pocket as well! There are a wealth of places to eat in the Pas de Calais ranging from small Fermes Auberges to Michelin rated restaurants.
Which restaurant?  Below you will find a few we have enjoyed. Try to find a restaurant that is targeted at French diners (French menus are a good clue!).
Which time?  Sunday lunch is always busy and it pays to book ahead.  In the evenings, don’t arrive too early - 7.30PM is often the earliest you can get served.
Which menu?  Don’t go for à la carte options.  Usually they have the same options as the menu prix fixe and they cost a lot more!  Avoid Menu Touristique like the plague!
Which wine?  Wine can be quite expensive if you go for named bottles.  But carafes of house white or red wine have usually been exquisitely selected by the restauranteur and are excellent value.  Refer to our wine section for more advice on wines in France.

Our favourite restaurants in the Nord Pas de Calais:

   -
Ambassade de Montmartre
   - Buffalo Grill
   - Hôtel du Centre
   -
Le Cygne
   - Restaurant l'Epicure
   - La Ferme Gourmande
   - Le Fontainebleau
   - Le Fournil
   - Auberge d'Inxent
   - Restaurant Paul et Virginie
   - Au Vivier

   - Restaurant du Cap

Auberge d'Inxent

La Vallee de la Course

62170 Inxent

Tel No: 0(3) 21 90 71 19

Location: On the D127, 28kms SE of Boulogne.

The handsome old Auberge d’Inxent is situated at the southern end of the absolutely delightful Course Valley (runs from Desvres to Montreuil) – make sure you drive along it and perhaps make time to visit the chocolatier at Beussent. The Inn  is a lovely peaceful place to partake of a spot of lunch after a mornings sightseeing, with an excellent menu served in a bright and airy dining room. If visiting on a day trip this is somewhere to experience La France Profonde – it seems a long way from all things British! 
External websites offering information on Nord Pas de Calais restaurants (not all visited by us):

- Toques d'Opale
A splendid set of books on eating out in France is written by Richard Binns.  French Leave Encore has travel advice with details of hotels and restaurant recommendations.  French Leave Finesse contains purely restaurant recommendations.