Dinner at Iconic Brasserie La Cigale in Nantes - Loire Valley 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

2024 Loire by ombiasy Wine Tours, led by Annette Schiller, took place from Sunday, June 9 to Thursday June 20, 2024. The tour started in Nantes and ended in Sancerre. 

 

Followin:  Guided Tour of Old Town Nantes - Loire Valley 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

 

we had our first group dinner at the iconic brasserie La Cigale, just opposite to out hotel and the Nantes Opera House. 

 

Annette and I had already been there on our inspection visit earlier this year.

 

See: Plateau des Fruits de Mer and a Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie at Historic Brasserie Cigale in Nantes, Loire Valley, France (February 2024)

 

La Cigalle

 

This brasserie across from the opera house of Nantes, displaces all the images of the classic, voluptuous style of the late 19th century: an intoxication of ornamental decoration and on top of it a superb meal is served. On 1 April 1895, the brasserie was opened for business by its first owner, Mrs. Calado. 

 

This brasserie was once the headquarters for the Surrealists. The Surrealists Jacques Prévert and André Breton were regular patrons. Scenes from several films have been shot here, including Jacques Demy's 1961 film Lola.

Dinner

We had a 3-course menu with 4 wines - one sparkling, one white and two red wine(s).

Loire Valley 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings

 

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