Ange and family extend summer at St-Antoine-de-Tilly

So it was with our mouths watering that we headed for Du côté de chez Swann. An authentic Breton crêperie (the owner hails from Finistère) housed in a superb barn steeped in history, now redecorated in a seaside ambience where sky-blue shuttered window frames stand out against the white walls, mermaid tears have been plucked to make waves in the windows, and wicker baskets overflowing with hydrangeas are laid here and there. The open-plan kitchen whets our appetites, and it’s a renewed spectacle to watch the cook making pancakes on the biligs.

As we wanted to prolong the summer, we took our place on the flower-filled terrace to share gourmet crêpes: apples and cheese, strawberries and Belgian chocolate, berries and salted caramel, then chestnut cream (reviving a succulent childhood memory of a year spent in Paris with my parents).

A delight for the taste buds, with crispy buckwheat and butter delights!

The place also offers savory crepe meals, as well as their own beers from collaborations with local microbreweries. These beers are totally in the Chez Swann spirit, with their maritime visuals of lighthouse, sea, seagulls and nautical stripes.

It’s a place to take your time, unplug from the daily grind, savour a cuisine that brings people together, enjoy the river breeze while dreaming of Brittany, and feel like you’re on vacation the moment you step inside!

Photos : Ange Hébert-Corriveau