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Restaurants in Caen
A large student population helps make Caen’s dining scene one of the most dynamic in Normandy. Sidewalk cafes and restaurants line rue du Vaugueux and the surrounding neighborhood, east of the Château.
- French/Asian
A Contre Sens
On a street filled with booksellers and art galleries, Anthony Caillot’s Asian-inflected restaurant is among the best in the city. And Caillot gets more creative every year. Take your pick from the fixed-price menus, which change all the time, but might include locally-sourced frogs…$$$Around Town - French
Le Bouchon du Vaugueux
The husband-and-wife team that runs this warm little bistro has come up with a winning formula. The food is beautifully prepared with little fuss and a great deal of skill. The seasonal menu changes but could include a a tasty fricassee of snails with smoked pepper, or pork that’s…$$Around Town



