Challans, France
Le Gourmandin
Le Gourmandin sits on Rue Pierre-Gilles de Gennes in Challans, a market town in the Vendée whose agricultural and coastal geography makes it one of western France's more compelling addresses for ingredient-driven cooking. The Vendée's duck, lamb, and Atlantic seafood define the region's table, and Challans places a restaurant like this close to the source. For our full guide, see the Challans restaurants guide.
