Everything is perfect! We ate the special: scallops with beet roots because of scallop season. We ate there twice while in bayeux. The owner is incredibly nice and speaks English. Small and cozy room. One night we had a reservation. One night we did not. It does fill up quickly. read more

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This is a sweet little gem of a restaurant, located in a picturesque area of Bayeux. In 2014, the Mr and I had dinner here, so when I booked our return to Bayeux, I made sure and booked a dinner at Le Volet qui Penche. This particular night we chose to share everything beginning with escargot, followed by prime rib for two. It was accompanied by potatoes and a salad. We ended the meal with a peach dessert. Our server chose the wine. First we had a white, then later a red. Both were perfectly paired with our starter and main, and reasonably priced. This was a delicious meal from start to finish. Be sure and make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Many people were turned away while we ate. read more

This is a perfect spot for a relaxing delicious dinner. The wine, the food, the service are all wonderful! Everything was spot on! read more

The atmosphere, service and food were great. If you're in town...it's worth going to. Affordable prices and you'll be glad you went. The fresh scallops and squash bisque were delicious and fresh. Would definitely come back. read more

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Superb little wine bar with an amazing list and some really yummy treats. Specials of the day were excellent however we chose to go with the delicious Normandy oysters, as well as some cheese and some pate. Service was perfect and it's situated on a pretty little canal. read more

I can't recommend this place enough. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the salad and the fish entree. Despite an almost full house and only 1 waiter, it never felt like I wasn't taken care of, over the course of the meal. read more

Recently, during a visit to Normandy, we visited ale Volet Qui Penche for dinner. Trying to be objective, the food was good and ample. However, for what we received, it was overpriced when compared with other restaurants in Bayeux. The service was OK, not very attentive and when we needed something, we had to specifically ask for it. The dining area is tight with too many tables. I can appreciate that the owners are trying to maximize their income after the Covid debacle, but I would encourage others to visit with the caveat of 'buyer beware'. read more

Overall, I would give this place 4 stars for the food and wine. We got a beautiful and HUGE charcuterie board to split between two, and other members of our party got equally delish looking meals. The reason for the 3 star review is the awful service. Our server was tremendously rude. We had to wave him over for him to come check on us, and even then he would simply acknowledge us and then come back 10 minutes later. It took 15 minutes to order dessert after we finished dinner. After we ate dessert, we asked for our check - he said yes. 10 minutes pass, no check, so we asked again. 5 more minutes pass where he looks at our table several times - STILL NO CHECK. We finally got up to pay with the hostess or whoever was upfront because we were treated like we were invisible. After reading stellar reviews of this place, and it was recommended by our hotel, I was really dissapointed. read more

Welcoming atmosphere that featured live Blues players on a Friday night, we were delighted by our dinner at Le Volet Qui Penche. Friends of ours recommended the restaurant to us and while it looks like just a wine bar, it also has some fantastic dishes for dinner. The daily special is a 30E prix fixe including an entree, plate and dessert. Our entree was a sweet and savory salad of melon drizzled with pesto and the main dish was a roasted lamb and risotto combo. We had ice cream for dessert (chocolate for spouse, vanilla with rum infused raisins for myself). Highly recommend this place! read more

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My husband and I went to Bayeux with the plan on going to a particular restaurant we found on yelp but it was closed so we wandered around looking for another place for dinner. We stumbled on Le Volet Qui Penche. We didn't have reservations (recommend them) but we got lucky to have gotten there right when they opened and they had a table available. It is a cozy place with a small number of tables. The host was gracious and accommodating. I have to say this was one of the best meals we have had in France. The wine was excellent, the charcuterie was out of this world. For the main course I had the cod dish and my husband had the guinea fowl (it was a rolled filet with a mushroom filling). Both were cooked to perfection. The icing on the cake so to speak was the dessert...made from scratch chocolate lava cake with a white coffee ice cream...it was to die for. I think the menu may change periodically based on what's fresh and in season but I don't doubt what ever they make will be delicious. Highly recommend. read more

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We just finished dinner. It was Amazing! The fish was to die for. The service was beyond exceptional. We have been in Bayeux 5 days, eaten at 3 different restaurants and Le Volet Qui Penche is by far the best restaurant. read more

The very best part of this dinner was the service by the owner(s). From what I can tell this is a wine shop that serves fine dinners. The owner/sommelier provided a great recommendation for wine with dinner, and before dinner we had an excellent locally made pear cider. The food was excellent as well, and the evening was the highlight of our visit to Bayeux. read more

A great dining experience in Bayeux. Le Volet is located in the center of Bayeux near the picturesque stream/waterwheel. We started with a very reasonably priced bottle of white Bordeaux recommended by our server. It was exceptional. We all ordered the daily special; slow-cooked beef and vegetables -- magnificent! Our only regret was skipping desert. We will certainly return. read more

The BEST place to eat in Bayeux! I was blown away. This place is fantastic. Truly. The veal was excellent, and the escargot was nearly the best I've ever had. The owners are pleasant, humorous, and wonderful. If I ever come back to Bayeux, I'd make this my main dinner place. The other restaurants we tried were not as good as this, even though they were trying hard. La Volet is amazing. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. read more

This cute little restaurant is a must-try in Bayeux. It is situated right by the river that runs through Bayeux. When we came here for dinner, we were greeted graciously and got seated immediately. My choice was a pre-fix menu: - Don't remember the name, but it was a puff pastry with sausage, and a side of salad - Good - Veal - Okay; it was a bit too bland for my taste - Chocolate Mousse - Good My husband's choice was a Beef Tartare, with a side of potatoes & peas & beans. This dish was the best. Full of flavors. And the escargots here are to die for!!! Very friendly service. Beautiful decor. Highly recommend a meal in Le Volet Qui Penche when in Bayeux. read more

We had the most memorable dinner (and singing and dancing!!!) on 24Aug2017 at this fabulous restaurant. The owners and all the guests joined in with the terrific band for a night we will always remember! Great food, great drinks, great music and fantastic hosts. Oh what a night!!! Thank you!!! read more

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We discovered le violet when looking to but a bottle of wine to take back to our Airbnb. Piere was so helpful that we bought six bottles. We came back the next night for dinner. My husband had the menu of the day. Appetizer - smoked salmon: ( he also had the oysters) dinner - roasted pork with mushroom risotto: dessert- lemon cheesecake with apricot sauce. The pork was amazing and the cheesecake light and flavorful. I had the French onion soup and a cheese board. The reason: I concentrated on the wine! read more

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This is a must if and when you visit Bayeux! Menu changes daily. Great Find! Great wine selection. read more

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We stumbled across this great little wine cave after a long day of exploring D-Day sites. The owner was knowledgeable and enthusiastic in recommending wine for before, during and after our meal. The charcuterie and cheese plates were the stars of the evening and were enough for a meal by themselves. The plated courses were fine, but the meat-and-cheese boards outshone them. A lemon sorbet served in the lemon shells was hands-down the favorite dessert. A small place that filled up fast, so make reservations. read more

Dinner was superb! We finished a tour and had time before our train. We ended up here based on Yelp reviews and the menu previews. We were not disappointed. The meal was lovely from start to finish. Our server and the owner were extremely accommodating, gracious, and made excellent wine recommendations. I had the onion soup and salad and everyone else has the meal of the day, which was some kind of salad and toast with cheese and sausage, beef with foie grad sauce and butternut squash purée, and some delicious banana cake with chantilly cream. (I ate the dessert for the non-dessert eater who got the menu of the day.) I would highly recommend this bistro. I wish we had more time to enjoy and didn't have to catch our train! read more

We enjoyed this restaurant so much, we ate here twice on a recent visit to Normandy. The food was very good, the price unbelievably affordable for what the served, AND the wine selections were fantastic. The owner, Pierre Henri, and his lovely wife did a wonderful job of explaining the menu, and assisting us in selecting some fantastic wines. We recommended this restaurant to two other couples that we met on a D-Day Tour, and they too thoroughly enjoyed this place, as well. We first read about Le Volet Qui Penche in Rick Steve's, Best of Paris book. He was correct in his recommendation! read more

After looking around Bayeux for a place to eat we found this wonderful place. The food was very good and the wine was paired perfectly for each course that was made especially for that day. The owner and his staff were a delight. I'm glad we did not turn away. This is definitely a place to visit again. read more

Le Volet Qui Penche - After an amazing dinner at this wonderful find we just had to take a pic of our new found friend. We will definitely be back. - Wine Bars Near Me - Bayeux, 14

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Wonderful little bistro and wine bar! Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. We shared escargot, oysters and a charcuterie board for two. The owner/som suggested fabulous wine as well. What a wonderful experience, would highly recommend! read more

Let's start with the location ! Right off a charming medieval alley - cobblestones from the 5th century ??? And off a small trickling ravine - the restaurant has indoors and outdoors and on a nice spring or summer day / outdoors allows you to hear the gurgling water and take in the smells of the lush landscape that surrounds this place - the service is top notch- personal, with the owner Pierre Henri personally coming by your table to introduce he special of the day. My husband and I opted for plat du jour - delicate flaky white fish with leeks / potatoes , perfectly cooked pork loin - and I ordered his specialty- sourced from his friend - who is the world master in preparing Tripe - I am a connoisseur- and one had to be masterful in cooking this part of the animal- must be tenderized. , but not too tenderized , definitely cleaned and win a sauce that stands up to the unique taste of the tripe - but doesn't drown out the natural taste of it . It was the best I have ever had !!!! The creme brûlée / probably made with local cow cream- was spectacular and he treated us to a special French whiskey - that was so aromatic and smooth - with hints of vanilla and a slight smokiness - highly recommend this restaurant in charming Bayeux- and ask for Pierre Henri !!! Tell him the woman customer who fell in love with his tripe dish , sent you !! And definitely ask about the French whiskey! read more

A must go if you're in Bayeux! My friend and I had dinner here on our first night in town. Space is so cute with all the wine on display. Instead of a wine list all the bottles have a price written on it for the whole bottle, half a bottle, or glass. We had escargot (the waiter even showed us how exactly you go about eating it), creme brûléed cheese dish, the fish in this yummy sauce with potatoes and zucchini, and the chocolate pot de creme. Everything was very well prepared. The man in charge of the wines helped us pick 2 nice bottles to have with dinner and then helped us pick 6 bottles to take home for us. He even took the time to write notes on each bottle (for example: eat with cheese). The restaurant was full of other tables enjoying the night and their meals. Over all just such an awesome meal and experience. read more

Rick Steve's recommended this restaurant and it was, by far, the best meal we have had in our six days in France. The service was fast, very helpful, and efficient. The melon salad, turkey escalop, and orange grivas dessert were excellent. This is a restaurant not to be missed if you visit Bayeux. read more

Wonderful place on the river with staff that can tell you about wine all day! We tasted a few splendid ones and bought a few bottles to take home with us. read more

By far one of the best meals I have had in France. I ordered the meal of the day and for the first course received four perfect oysters. The flavors blended perfectly. The second course was cooked shellfish with a cream sauce and vegetables. The flavors were magnificent and everything was perfectly cooked. To finish this off, I was brought cheesecake. What a wonderful way to end the most amazing meal I have had in France. You can clearly tell that they put a lot of thought into their food and it was very delicious. Also, there is a great selection of wines. 10/10 would recommend this restaurant. read more

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I would go here for the snails and wine but not for dinner. We had fish and chips and the fish was overcooked and chips were not great.

My wife and I had a memorable dinner at this small restaurant last month. We had no reservation but recommendations from other review sites and the manager of our hotel convinced us to try our luck. Intimate and welcoming, and a lovely location by a canal piqued my interest. The meal was superb. We both had the onion soup. Very different from the style and preparation in the states. My steak tartar ranks in my personal top 10 dishes I have ever eaten. Bon appetit! read more

Absolutely outstanding. I was reluctant to try a restaurant with so few reviews but this place is epic. Give it a try. Very quaint atmosphere. Food was outstanding across the board. Price was very reasonable (Dare I say cheap? - 120 euros for 3 four course meals, two bottles of wine and an apertif). Give this place a try. You won't regret it. I promise. read more