La Chaumiere
Vasouy, Honfleur
Restaurant in Honfleur, France
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Chaumiere is a good Honfleur pick when the priority is a quieter coastal setting rather than a clearly signposted chef, cuisine, or awards-driven meal. For a more defined modern-cuisine booking, compare it with Le Manoir des Impressionnistes or Le Capucine; for a higher-spend occasion, Les Impressionnistes - La Ferme Saint-Siméon is the stronger splurge signal.
About La Chaumiere
La Chaumiere is a Honfleur venue with opening hours from Wednesday through Sunday, 8 AM–11 PM, and closures on Monday and Tuesday. The dress code is smart casual.
That makes La Chaumiere best evaluated as a practical Honfleur option rather than as a venue to choose for a documented culinary category or published accolade. If those details matter for your decision, confirm current menus, prices, and reservation terms directly before booking, or compare it with other named options such as La Boucane, Le Breard, Le Capucine, Le Manoir des Impressionnistes, and Les Impressionnistes - La Ferme Saint-Siméon.
A practical Honfleur choice with limited confirmed detail
La Chaumiere may suit visitors who want a Honfleur booking with a simple planning brief: check the day, dress smart casual, and work within the Wednesday-to-Sunday, 8 AM–11 PM schedule.
For visitors choosing primarily around a drinks program, La Chaumiere does not present itself as a beverage-led booking. That is not a negative verdict; it simply means the details are limited. If wine, cocktails, or pairings are central to your plans, verify the current offer directly before committing, or compare with other venues.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Book La Chaumiere if its Honfleur location, smart-casual dress code, and Wednesday-to-Sunday hours fit your plan. It is a weaker fit for visitors who need information on cuisine, price, chef, awards, tasting-menu structure, or dietary accommodations before choosing a venue.
La Boucane, Le Breard, Le Capucine, Le Manoir des Impressionnistes, and Les Impressionnistes - La Ferme Saint-Siméon are useful comparison points when deciding between named options.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- Rte du Littoral, 14600 Vasouy, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- bookings.zenchef.com
- Phone
- +33231816320
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Chaumiere sits where the Norman coast literally sets the table, and the writing foregrounds that coastal identity. The tone is classic and slightly historic: this is regional cuisine rooted in longstanding local technique and terroir: butter and cream from the bocage, apples and calvados from the Auge, and the Channel’s daily catch. The restaurant balances rustic ingredients with a professional, Paris‑caliber exactness, so the experience reads as scenic and sophisticated rather than purely rustic. Expect a seaside Norman sensibility that feels both time‑honored and carefully executed.
Best For
This is a place for guests who want to taste Normandy in its locality: sole, turbot, scallops and mussels feature alongside signature regional preparations such as sole normande and canard à la rouennaise. Weekend visitors from Paris and the town’s art‑world reputation mean the restaurant suits family meals, date nights and special occasions alike, and the coastal setting supports leisurely lunches and dinners centered on fresh seafood and rich local dairy and apple‑based flavors.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the region’s strengths when ordering: prioritize the day’s catch and classic Norman preparations referenced in the description. Look for sole, turbot, scallops or mussels and dishes prepared with the area’s butter and cream; consider courses that feature apple products or calvados as traditional pairings and finishing ingredients. Because the kitchen draws from both harbour and bocage, ask about the daily catch and any house specialties that highlight local dairy or cider‑influenced sauces.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm atmosphere with exposed beams, crackling fireplace in winter, and terrace in summer.
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Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Rte du Littoral, 14600 Vasouy, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–11 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Manoir des Impressionnistes, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- La Boucane, Notable alternative
- Les Impressionnistes - La Ferme Saint-Siméon, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Le Breard, Notable alternative
- Le Capucine, Modern Cuisine, €€
Restaurant context
How La Chaumiere compares in Honfleur
Choose La Chaumiere when ambiance and a quieter Vasouy-side setting matter more than a published cuisine category or awards profile. Compared with Le Manoir des Impressionnistes, which is listed as Modern Cuisine at €€€, La Chaumiere is the less defined choice but may suit diners who want a calmer coastal-feeling meal rather than a more structured modern-cuisine booking.
For a splurge, Les Impressionnistes - La Ferme Saint-Siméon has the clearest premium signal at €€€€ and is the safer pick for a special-occasion dinner where polish matters. Le Capucine, listed as Modern Cuisine at €€, is the value comparison: choose it when price control and a clearer cuisine label are more important than La Chaumiere's quieter setting.
La Boucane and Le Breard work as practical cross-shops if availability drives the decision. With booking difficulty signaled as easy for La Chaumiere, it should be less stressful than a trophy-table hunt, but diners seeking a more defined modern-cuisine experience should prioritize Le Manoir des Impressionnistes or Le Capucine first.
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Compare La Chaumiere
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Chaumiere | Honfleur | No published awards | ||
| Le Manoir des Impressionnistes | Honfleur | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Boucane | Honfleur | No published awards | ||
| Les Impressionnistes - La Ferme Saint-Siméon | Honfleur | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | 2026 Relais Chateaux RestaurantsMichelin Guide France & Monaco 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Relais Chateaux Award2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le Breard | Honfleur | No published awards | ||
| Le Capucine | Pennedepie | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Chaumiere good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the basics fit your plan: La Chaumiere is in Honfleur, follows a smart-casual dress code, and opens Wednesday through Sunday from 8 AM–11 PM. Le Manoir des Impressionnistes or Les Impressionnistes - La Ferme Saint-Siméon may also be worth comparing.
Is La Chaumiere good for solo dining?
It may work for a solo visit if the hours and Honfleur location suit your itinerary. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 8 AM–11 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. If you are comparing named options, La Boucane and Le Breard are also possible reference points, but verify current menus and booking requirements directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Chaumiere?
The information confirms opening hours, not specific meal periods or menus. La Chaumiere is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 AM–11 PM and closed Monday and Tuesday. Le Capucine is another option to compare when planning.
What are alternatives to La Chaumiere?
Named options to compare include La Boucane, Le Breard, Le Capucine, Le Manoir des Impressionnistes, and Les Impressionnistes - La Ferme Saint-Siméon. La Chaumiere is the pick when its Honfleur location, smart-casual dress code, and Wednesday-to-Sunday hours fit your plans, but menu, price, and format should be confirmed directly.
