Restaurant - advice required please.

[Lord Steve]

My train back to Paris doesn't leave Le Mans until 4pm on Monday 15th and I've decided to treat myself to a civilised lunch before boarding. Can anyone recommend a good restaurant (it will have to be in town as I'm on foot) where I can while away a couple of hours over three courses and a decent bottle?
Thanks in anticipation
Steve

[Gilles]

try the "FLAMBADOU", good little civilized table  with South-West courses.

You'll find exact location in the CA Guide.

[Lord Steve]

Thanks Gilles - I'll certainly have a look!
Steve

[Bas]

We always have dinner there on Friday after the parade, has been a tradition ever since Gilles took us to the place in 2003, so we could book you a table and if you want, we'll drop you off there on Monday Steve, as we will be heading into town to store (some of) our camping gear.

Takes me back to one of the most relaxing returns from Le Mans I ever had.
In 2004 I opted for travel by train, so on Monday morning I took the TGV to Paris, then a taxi to a restaurant near the Gare du Nord where a nice 3 course meal, a bottle of wine and a few digestives awaited.

Then a 4 hour nap in the train to Holland and I felt totally relaxed when I got home somewhere in the afternoon, this in stark contrast to the knackered self that usually returns from the 24h week.

[Lord Steve]

Hi Bas
That's my idea of a nice way to end the trip!
We usually have a 4/5 hour drive to Calais, an overnight stay in a hotel, then I've got a 4/5 hour drive home once I disembark the shuttle in Folkestone. With work the next day I'm always totally knackered by the time I get home.
Thanks for the offer to drop me off on the Monday - that's very much appreciated.

Three weeks tomorrow mate!

Steve

[Canada Phil]

Hi Steve I hope it is open on Monday I would check and yes it will be good.
Phil

[Lord Steve]

I've had a look on their website and it all looks excellent but I was thinking more of a good bistro, something a little less formal. Don't forget I'll have spent the previous four nights in a tent and will be replete with a large rucksack. I don't want to offend the other diners!!!

[Bas]

I've had a look on their website and it all looks excellent but I was thinking more of a good bistro, something a little less formal. Don't forget I'll have spent the previous four nights in a tent and will be replete with a large rucksack. I don't want to offend the other diners!!!

Don't worry Steve, it's not a formal restaurant at all and if you're worried about the "odeur de camping" that might surround you after your stay on Houx, they have a sunny terrace where you can have lunch also.

Ohh and yes they are open on Monday.