Le Rocher de Cancale, Historical restaurant and monument in 2nd arrondissement, France
Le Rocher de Cancale is a restaurant and historical monument located on rue Montorgueil in a building with preserved frescoes by artist Paul Gavarni. The place serves traditional French cuisine with seafood specialties and offers outdoor seating along the street.
The place was founded in 1801 and became known for serving late suppers to theatre patrons. It attracted prominent figures like Honoré de Balzac and Alexandre Dumas who visited regularly.
The place shows maritime decoration and serves oysters from Brittany, reflecting French cooking traditions. Visitors can experience the connection to France's coastal regions through every dish.
The restaurant welcomes guests daily and accepts credit card payments. Weekday visits tend to be less crowded, though the street location provides easy access at any time.
In 1837, chef Langlais invented the Norman sole recipe in this restaurant's kitchen. This dish became a classic of French cooking and is still served today.
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