Le Rocher de Cancale, Historical restaurant and monument in 2nd arrondissement, France
Le Rocher de Cancale occupies a building with preserved frescoes by Paul Gavarni at 78 rue Montorgueil, offering traditional French cuisine and seafood specialties.
Founded in 1801, the restaurant gained recognition for serving late-night suppers to theatre patrons and hosted notable figures like Honoré de Balzac and Alexandre Dumas.
The establishment features maritime-themed decorations and serves oysters sourced from the Cancale region of Brittany, maintaining traditional French culinary practices.
The restaurant operates daily from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM, accepts credit cards, and provides outdoor seating options along rue Montorgueil.
In 1837, chef Langlais created the Norman sole recipe in this restaurant's kitchen, contributing a lasting influence to French gastronomy.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 19 century
GPS coordinates: 48.86559,2.34713
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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