Le Merci, Seafood restaurant in Bègles, France
Le Merci is a seafood restaurant in Bègles built on stilts above the Garonne River, its glass and metal structure opening onto the water. The outdoor terrace sits directly above the river flow.
The restaurant developed by combining modern architecture with traditional French seafood practices along the Garonne. Its location helped establish it as a regional destination for oysters and fish.
The restaurant draws from the work of local oyster farmers and fishermen who supply its kitchen daily. Their craft shapes how the food arrives on your plate.
The restaurant sits directly on the river with easy access to all areas and good sightlines from most tables. Wind can blow across the open terrace, so visitors might feel the breeze even while eating.
The restaurant serves an unlimited seafood buffet where oysters are hand-selected by Julien Brizard, with sides of fish or meat. Diners can try as many different preparations as they like.
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