Racines

Racines, in Étaples‑sur‑Mer opposite the port and a few minutes from Le Touquet, offers local, modern cuisine inspired by the surrounding region and its producers. The kitchen maintains a deliberately short, seasonal menu that changes with the chef's choices and the offerings of local suppliers. Chef Pierre Chavatte, who trained under Marc Meurin and worked at Meert and Le Cerisier before opening Racines, brings some 15 years' professional experience. The restaurant holds a Bib Gourmand. Sourcing is local: farms, shore fishermen, specialist meat suppliers, bakers, vegetable growers, a snail producer, local brewers and wine suppliers are listed among partners. The website features photographic imagery of the restaurant and its team emphasizing a local, coastal setting. The cuisine is local, modern and seasonally driven, presented via an intentionally short menu that evolves according to the chef's choices and the produce supplied by regional partners. Pierre Chavatte is the head chef. Specialties include the Bourgeon Menu (starter + main or main + dessert), the Brindilles Menu (starter-main-dessert), the Roots Menu (starter-main-dessert) and a children's main and dessert menu.