L'Hirondelle, Restaurant and crêperie in Fontainebleau, France.
L'Hirondelle is a restaurant and crêperie in Fontainebleau serving traditional French dishes and Breton crepes made with local ingredients. The menu features scallop galettes, sweet crepes with fruit, and flambéed preparations available both indoors and on the outdoor terrace.
The establishment maintains classical cooking methods from Brittany passed through generations of culinary tradition. These techniques remain central to how each dish is prepared and served today.
The name references the swallow, reflecting French appreciation for nature through the selection of local ingredients used in each dish. Visitors experience Breton crepe traditions that form an important part of regional identity, with both sweet and savory preparations on display.
The restaurant is located on Rue de France and features an outdoor terrace for dining. Hours vary by day of the week, so checking ahead helps you plan your visit accordingly.
Guests can taste fresh scallop galettes, a specialty that brings seafood into Breton crepe tradition in an unexpected way. The chocolate crepe with banana flambéed tableside offers a theatrical finish to the meal.
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