The Medieval Menus

They take place from May 18 to 20, 2023.These will be 3 days of festivities concocted by the city of Rouen and its retail and tourism partners. They allow free access to culture on the theme of the Middle Ages and a total immersion in the folklore of past history.

This event is an opportunity to highlight, in particular, Rouen’s restaurant owners who will offer Medieval Menus and honor their gastronomic expertise. Indeed, they will make their creativity speak, while challenging themselves to make a tasty menu… A total immersion!

Le Cancan, offers you a unique gustatory journey by linking their mastery of French gastronomy with the influences of medieval cuisine. The finesseand greediness that the restaurant will put into this menu will delight the most gourmand among you…

Entrée

• Jean Le Noir’s Onion Soup, Smoked Magret & Croutons rubbed with Garlic

Plat

• Truly long candied Norman Pig’s Breast, Chickpeas & Carrot Fane au Sel Viking

Dessert

• Massepain Tartlet, Rose Cream & Crystallized Petal

How do you tie the modern and the past together? By going to sample the delicious menu offered at La Fabrik. With a stunning view of the Seine, savor your feast!

Menu

• Medieval Burger

In a warm setting come discover how Le Café Victor has revisited medieval dishes by marrying it all to its Norman cuisine offered daily.

Entrée

• Camembert Pie & Stewed Leeks
  or
• Creamed Mushroom Melouté, Tombée de Croûtons, Herbes fraîches

Platen

• Beef Confit of Melting Potatoes & Old Fashioned Carrots
  or
• Aubergine Gratin Parmigiana Reggiana

Desserts

• Apple Clafoutis
  or
• White Chocolate Mousse

The Restaurant Madame offers a simple dish but one that will still delight…What better way to comfort yourself after having fun during these medieval festivities than with a delicious Norman cheese?

Dish

• Half a camembert and its cochonaille, all accompanied by a glass of wine

This Rouen institution also participates by offering a tasty and taste-rich menu. You’ll never be disappointed when you sit down at Pascaline because you’ll feel right at home thanks to its warm atmosphere.

Entrée

• Rustic Quail Paté with Black Pepper

Platte

• Beef Stew with Spicy “Gnole”, Fried Potato Stick

Dessert

• Nut Cake on Fruit Compote

Come to the quiet enjoy the pergola, books and open kitchen to watch the chef get down to medieval cooking this holiday season!

Flexitarian Menu

Entrée

• Asparagus stew, nettle and walnut viking bread

Plat

• Low temperature steamed “return from the crusades” chicken aiguillettes with apples, almonds, honey and sweet spices, served with carrots, parsnips and buckwheat.

Desserts

• Chef’s surprise
  or
• Chef’s Nancy macaroon, salted butter caramel, fruit
  or
• Chocolate cake “Claude Monet receives Flaubert” in 3 flavors: plain, gingerbread spice, Espelette chili

Vegan Menu

Entrées

• Spear Soup

Plats

• A Saffron Leek Simmer, almond and ginger accompanied by buckwheat
  or
• A warm lentil and chickpea salad with mustard
  or
• A mushroom poellee, sunflower seeds
  or
• Carrot and parsnip tagliatelle
  or
• Chef’s surprise

Desserts

• Chef’s Chef’s Surprise
  or
• The Vegan Spring Fruit Crumble
  or
• The “Uganda Great Apes” Dark Chocolate Tile

At Gill Côté Bistrot, in a contemporary and chalant setting come and enjoy this menu with diverse and flavorful products.

Entrée

• White fish with leeks and smoked breasts

Platen

• Ambrosine farm poultry and spelt risotto

Dessert

• Cheese cake

At the foot of the cathedral, right in the heart of the holidays, goodies and pleasure will be on tap at the Brasserie Paul…

Entrée

• Roasted Pear with Neufchâtel

Platte

• Honey Chicken with Gourmet Wheat

Dessert

• Soft Apple Cake like a Clafoutis

The Café Hamlet is a unique place in Rouen… In this atypical atmosphere, you will taste a joyful cuisine that revisits the Norman roots.

Entrée

• Mushroom pastéis

Plat

• Chicken broth with red wine

Dessert

• The Jeanne d’Arc from Gill Pastries

Still a little patience, the chefs are concocting a delicious banquet for you!

• The Terre-Neuvas