Chez MiMi — Restaurant in Arcachon

We ate here while en route from the UK to Spain. I am new to eating oysters after my wife spending 30 years persuading me to try them ( not a euphemism I promise ).

The restaurant a wooden beach hut overlooking the sea with beautiful views. The sunset is spectacular.

The oysters are all locally produced (obviously) and fresh as can be. The restaurant make a variety of vinaigrettes to go with them. Superb.

Our total meal cost €41 including wine which I thought really good value.

The atmosphere was great mainly just local people. The owners speak English and tolerated my poor French 🙂

TL;DR - If you like oysters this...

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