In the historic heart of the city, the restaurant L’Alchimie is one of the best French cuisine restaurants in Bayeux in our opinion.
Sleek, chic decor for a more convivial atmosphere, tasty, inventive dishes, local produce… This family-run gourmet restaurant blends exoticism and terroir to create a perfect alchemy that reveals itself on your plate.
In this article, find our experience at the restaurant L’Alchimie in Bayeux in pictures, our opinion and our tips to enjoy your meal.
This review is completely independent, we ate anonymously and paid our bill in full.
Why eat at L’Alchimie restaurant in Bayeux?
Is the L’Alchimie restaurant in Bayeux worth it? Our opinion
In our opinion, L’Alchimie is undoubtedly a very good address in Bayeux! Not only is the food very tasty, but it’s also very well located, right in the heart of the historic center, just a stone’s throw from the town’s main tourist attractions:
- the Bayeux Tapestry Museum,
- Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral,
- or the Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History (MAHB).
What we appreciated:
- fresh and seasonal products in our plates,
- the chic, cosy and warm setting,
- the desserts (yes, we even had 2!).
What you will eat
The menu, which gives pride of place to seafood, is varied and above all creative! From starters to desserts, including the cheese – reblochon stuffed like nougat in a spice crust – the chef’s inventiveness and attention to detail are evident in every dish. A remarkable job of combining flavors from bitter to salty, our meal was a real pleasure from starter to dessert.
Some quite original combinations of products may well surprise you, but above all, become a real firework in the mouth! We’re not far from molecular cuisine.
What we ate:
- Appetizer: red saffron soup, spaghetti squash and smoked duck breast.
- Main course: fillet of sea bream, celery tagliatelle, green beans, Granny Smith vinaigrette and Yuzu pearls.
- Desserts: like a chocolate bar, caramel chocolate mousse coated with milk chocolate and peanuts and peanut crunch / carrot cake with autumn spices, ganache and white chocolate crunch, lime and orange notes.
As we couldn’t decide between the 2 desserts, we took both. Without any regrets of course, it was so good!
All equally well prepared, meat and vegetarian dishes are also on the menu.
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What you will drink
The wine selection includes IGP (Protected Geographical Indication), AOP (Protected Designation of Origin) and AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) grands crus. Different wine-growing regions of France are represented, and the map also shows the characteristics of each wine to help you make your choice according to your tastes.
You’ll find a wide choice of aperitifs, cocktails, beers and digestifs on the L’Alchimie restaurant menu. But also a range of local digestifs to sample.
DISCOVER Bayeux
- Best things to do in Bayeux
- Where to sleep in Bayeux: our best hotels
- Rent a car in Bayeux
- Where to eat in Bayeux: our best restaurants
- Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum
- Visit the Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History
- Visit the Battle of Normandy Museum
- Discover the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Bayeux
- Discover the British Military Cemetery
The atmosphere of the restaurant
L’Alchimie restaurant is located in the heart of the old medieval town of Vieux-Bayeux. The interior is modern and uncluttered, creating a particularly chic style combined with predominantly wooden furniture and velvet Napoleon-style chairs and armchairs. The stone wall adds character to the main room.
The dining areas are fairly airy with tables of different heights to harmonize the occupancy of the room.
Why is the restaurant L’Alchimie famous?
We appreciated the sobriety of the setting, which reinforced its elegance. This experience was truly synonymous with refinement and subtlety, throughout the meal. The L’Alchimie restaurant is renowned for its gastronomic cuisine with its colorful, spicy notes, a culinary experience not to be missed if you’re visiting Bayeux.
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Practical information: restaurant L’Alchimie, Bayeux, Normandy
Type of restaurant
Gastronomic cuisine.
Schedules
The restaurant L’Alchimie is open:
- Monday to Wednesday from 12 to 1:30 pm and from 7 to 9 pm,
- Friday to Saturday from 12 to 1:30 pm and from 7 to 9 pm,
- closed on Thursdays and Sundays.
Where is the restaurant L’Alchimie in Bayeux?
The restaurant L’Alchimie is located at 49, rue Saint-Jean in Bayeux (14400) in Normandy.
- Driving time from Caen: 30min.
- Driving time from Mont-Saint-Michel: 1h30min.
- Driving time from Ouistreham: 35min.
WHERE TO STAY IN Bayeux
Option 1: Central and close to downtown
Within 5 to 10 minutes’ walk of the historic center, you’ll find beautiful mansions transformed into welcoming hotels and B&Bs. We recommend..:
- Hotel Domaine de Bayeux installed in an 18th century mansion – see prices, photos and availability.
- Hôtel le Lion d’Or in a former 18th-century post office building – see prices, photos, availability.
Option 2: in the countryside
The Normandy countryside is very green and inspiring. At the bend in the forest or in the fields, pretty villages with beautiful buildings transport you to another world, or even another era.
- Hotel Domaine de la Rançonnière, only 20 minutes from Bayeux – see prices, photos and availability.
Option 3: By the sea
The seaside is just 15 minutes drive from Bayeux. Breathe the sea air while enjoying easy access to Bayeux and the D-Day beaches.
- Hotel Villas d’Arromanches – see prices, photos and availability.
How to get there
To go to Bayeux, the easiest way is by car but you can also take the train with 13 trips per day, only 2h30 from Paris.
See available timetables and book your train and coach tickets now.
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Normandy
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is comfortable enough (distances can be long) but compact (some parking lots and villages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Parking
The streets are quite narrow in Vieux-Bayeux, and parking can be difficult. If you go as far as 57 rue des Teinturiers in Bayeux, you’ll find a parking lot open 24 hours a day. It’s just a 1-minute drive and a 4-minute walk from the L’Alchimie restaurant.
The menus
The restaurant L’Alchimie offers 4 menu options:
- the menu of the day on the slate only at lunchtime with a choice of 4 savory dishes and 2 sweet dishes: for 2 dishes, the price is 17,90€; for 3 dishes 22€,
- the Croissant menu: starter / main course / cheese / dessert with 2 choices each time, at 35€,
- the Aure menu: starter / main course / cheese / dessert with 2 choices for the starter and the main course, the dessert is à la carte, at 45€.
- The menu “for our little ones” for children: formula dish / dessert / syrup with water or a dish à la carte at 13€.
You will also find all the starters, main courses, desserts and cheeses on the menu.
Is the restaurant L’Alchimie family friendly?
Yes, that’s right. As we said, the restaurant also offers a menu for younger guests. You’re more than welcome to bring your children. If you’re bringing a stroller, please let us know when you make your reservation.
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The bill
The average price is between €40 and €50 per person, drinks included. This is within the price range of the tables we were lucky enough to discover in Bayeux.
Reservation and contact
Reservations are made:
- by phone at 02 14 08 03 97,
- by e-mail to the following address [email protected].
To find out more about L’Alchimie restaurant in Bayeux, visit their official Facebook page.
Our top 3 things to do in Bayeux
Stroll through the alleys of the historic center
In a setting that is both authentic and warm, we were seduced by the charm of the historic heart of Bayeux. Indeed, the medieval architecture is well preserved. Take the time to stroll through the small streets of the center!
There is a lot to see while walking in Old Bayeux:
- the old half-timbered houses, mansions or manor houses with turrets all over downtown,
- the cobbled streets where their windows of craftsmen anddelicatessens display local products will surely make you envious,
- the tourist wonders of the city remained intact despite the Second World War.
You will also have the possibility to visit Bayeux:
- by taking the little tourist train of the city,
- by following the explanatory markers and the bronze nails on the path of the Old Bayeux walking tour.
Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum
The Bayeux Tapestry, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is on display in the town’s former Major Seminary, or former Catholic college. Also, this exceptional embroidery tells thestory of the conquest of England in the 11th century by the Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror. The Bayeux Tapestry is 68 meters long and about 70 cm wide, 50 cm of which are devoted to the embroidery itself. It is a didactic narrative in 58 scenes based on the model of a stained glass window. Historically, the design of this narrative embroidery was commissioned to adorn the nave of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Bayeux.
Read our article dedicated to the Bayeux Tapestry with many photos and tips to make the most of your visit.
Visit the Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Bayeux is a centerpiece of the Old Bayeux circuit. With its medieval architecture, its stained glass windows, its crypt as well as its Romanesque and Gothic styles, it is a place not to be missed. The famous Bayeux Tapestry would have been embroidered in the 11th century to decorate its nave. If you go down into the crypt of the cathedral, be sure to look up to see the 15th century frescoes of the musical angels. In short, a listed monument not to be missed, illuminated from sunset onwards, which is also one of the stops on the Bayeux tourist train.
Read our article dedicated to the Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral to find all our tips and our experience of visiting this magical place.
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