Restaurant
Les Chants d’Avril
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
In Nantes, Christophe François serves market cooking in surprise menus, in a relaxed bistro where wines are tasted blind.
- Suggested time
- A meal
- Type of place
- Bistro · MICHELIN Guide selection · market cooking
- Atmosphere
- A relaxed bistro, surprise menus and wines tasted blind
- Getting there
- 2 rue Laennec, 44000 Nantes
Who this place suits
- With family
- 6/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 6/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
On Rue Laennec in Nantes, Les Chants d’Avril is a neighbourhood bistro where chef Christophe François cooks according to the market. There is no menu to choose from: surprise menus, with no choice, built on regional produce and the season. The MICHELIN Guide includes the house in its selection for its honest, generous bistro cooking. The wines are chosen by the house and served blind: you taste before you know, and conversation does the rest. The dining room is relaxed, with a terrace in fine weather. The restaurant lives mainly at lunchtime: it is open Monday to Friday for lunch, and in the evening only on Thursday and Friday.
What you will see
- Market cooking by chef Christophe François.
- Surprise menus, with no choice, depending on the season.
- Wines chosen by the house and served blind.
- Included in the MICHELIN Guide selection.
- A terrace in fine weather.
Tips on the spot
- Book ahead for weekends and holidays, and make sure the booking is confirmed.
- Check the exact days and times of service, which can vary with the season.
- Check the current menu and prices: an old photo of a menu is not a guaranteed offer.
- Mention allergies, intolerances or dietary needs when you book, and ask which vegetarian options are really possible.
- For a special occasion, mention it discreetly when booking.
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- Ask about alcohol-free options and say your budget if you want a wine pairing.
- Check cancellation and deposit conditions, if any.
- With reduced mobility, confirm the route, the dining room and the adapted toilets.
- Allow enough time for a menu in several courses, and avoid an appointment straight afterwards.
- Mention allergies when booking: the menus are surprises.
- Come on Thursday or Friday evening, the only evenings it is open.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Les Chants d’Avril?
In Nantes, Christophe François serves market cooking in surprise menus, in a relaxed bistro where wines are tasted blind.
Which town is the restaurant in?
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique.
What kind of cuisine is served?
Bistro · MICHELIN Guide selection · market cooking.
What is the atmosphere like?
A relaxed bistro, surprise menus and wines tasted blind.
Who is the chef?
Christophe François.
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