We had gone on a walk from our hotel in search of a dinner venue. Contrary to my advice, we…read moreproceeded down what appeared to be an alley on which the Bayeux Tapestry museum is located. That's fine if you're looking for museums, but not so great if you're looking for restaurants. We ended up in an almost-dead-end at the rear of a hospital. The only exit was through an archway into a tiny park. On the far side of that was a road across the stream which runs through the town. It was at that point that we found Le Garde Manger. We were all hungry and tired, their menu looked appealing, so we asked for a table.
This restaurant is part of a small hotel on this corner, it seemed. They probably had indoor seating, but it was a nice evening and we took a table under an umbrella on the patio. It was fairly crowded. It seemed popular with both tourists and locals, as we hear both English and French and nearby tables.
I think our dishes included an omelet, a sandwich, and a salad. I had the salad, which was more of a plain vegetable variety. The menu listed one that included 'gizzards' (which apparently is a regional favorite here) but I opted to go gizzard-free. Everyone enjoyed their food. It was a very pleasant dining experience in the heart of the historic area of Bayeux. I'd consider returning here if I were in the area.
