Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
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Experience La Mère Poulard at Mont Saint-Michel
In his book "Les carnets de recettes de la Mère Poulard", Eric Vannier, a native of the region, honorary mayor of Mont Saint Michel and owner of the La Mère Poulard brand, tells the story of the famous cook.
Today, Mont Saint-Michel is the second most visited tourist site outside the Ile de France.
Nearly 3 million people climb the rock to reach the abbey that towers over the bay.
Along the way, you can visit the various museums that line the main street, including the maritime museum, the Astrolabe, and the house of Chevalier Du Gesclin, hero of the wars against England, who made the Mont his home in the company of his astronomer wife.
At lunchtime or dinnertime, 75,000 guests a year flock to the entrance of La Mère Poulard inn, first to admire the precise gestures of the cooks preparing the famous wood-fired omelette, then to take a seat at one of France's most prestigious tables.
Paul Bocuse once wrote: "La Mère Poulard, c'est la France".
Eric Vannier's 88 recipes illustrate the life of Annette Poulard, entirely devoted to her vocation as a cook.
Today, chef Alain Grespier continues to perpetuate the traditional cuisine of La Mère Poulard. A name whose reputation has spread around the world, beyond Mont Saint-Michel.
Visitors to Mont Saint-Michel, whether you're coming for the day or a longer stay, remember to book your table at the Auberge de la Mère Poulard, on its website https://www.lamerepoulard.comand enjoy a timeless experience in a restaurant whose walls are covered with photos of the various artistic and political personalities who have visited the site.
La Mère Poulard's recipe books for Mont Saint-Michel since 1888 have been published by Ed. Chêne. 18,88 €. 336 pages.