Le Chai, French restaurant in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, France
Le Chai is a restaurant set in a converted wine cellar on Place d'Antioche. The kitchen focuses on seasonal dishes built around fresh fish and seafood from local fishermen, along with vegetables and products from regional suppliers across the island.
The building was originally a wine cellar that has been converted to serve as a restaurant while keeping its historic structure. This transformation connects the area's past as a working waterfront community to its present role as a dining destination.
The cooking here reflects how coastal communities on the island have prepared food for generations. Visitors experience recipes and techniques rooted in the area's fishing and farming traditions.
The restaurant operates in the evenings most days but also offers a morning service on selected days of the week. The space is fully accessible for guests using wheelchairs.
Every item on the menu comes from producers within a 50-kilometer radius of the restaurant. This direct relationship between kitchen and local suppliers means the menu changes frequently as seasons shift what is available.
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