Hidden away in a tiny village south west of Rouen, Manoir des Saules is quite simply a stunning…read moreplace to stay and dine. Dinner began at 7pm. Far too early to dine in france, i thought to myself. By 11.30pm, having taken two walks around the grounds, we were still only on dessert. Eventually, shortly after midnight, we retreated to our room with the most amazing box of petits fours, and pots of tea. had i know how many petits four were on offer, i probably wouldn't have ordered desert. Which would have been a shame, as it, like everything else, was stunning. Somehow, i found my way to breakfast at 9am.. again, totally wonderful. A more consistent water heating system for the showers would be good, otherwise this place is pretty darned perfect- they even valet my car, inside and out overnight :)

Just down the street from our Airbnb, this Rouen dessert shop was a delightful find. The facade is…read moreelegant and inviting, and you have the option to dine outside if you prefer. Inside, you're greeted by a display of handmade pastries and cakes. The space is intimate, with tables fairly close together, and the staff spoke English, which made navigating the menu easy. Our order came out quickly and we wasted no time digging in. My wife and I each ordered a drink and cake combination. If you get the hot chocolate, go with the Grand-Mère. It's noticeably sweeter and richer than the Dame Cakes blend, which even with a couple of sugar cubes added still fell a bit flat. My dessert was excellent. My wife's cake was decent, though her tea was disappointing and largely went undrunk. It's a fun and charming experience, but the menu is a bit hit or miss. Worth doing a little research ahead of time, and don't hesitate to ask the staff for recommendations based on how sweet or rich you like your desserts.

I stopped here because I was completely frozen and thought tea would be a good idea. This shop is a…read morelovely bakery in front and a small tearoom in back. It's cozy, with very pretty floral decor. If you come after 12, they serve a small lunch menu. I was there early so I had a pot of tea and cake - a raspberry something or other. The cake was really good - dense but not dry and not too sweet. Perfect with tea. Service was fine, and the prices are fair.

We tried the mozzarella and ham croquet and a salmon tartine. I recommend getting the croquet in…read morethe black bread, very good! Followed by coffee and a delicious fruit pie! It was yammy! The best dessert we had in France thus far!