La Clé des Champs

La Clé des Champs is in the Marquenterre between Saint‑Valéry‑sur‑Somme and Le Crotoy. Distinctions include Laureate Restaurateur Région Brie‑Picardie (Talents Gourmands) 2017; Michelin Assiette and two forks 2018; Bib Gourmand since 2019; 2nd place Toques d'Or 2022; and a Gault & Millau toque 2023. A converted relay station offers a recently refreshed contemporary décor and a peaceful dining room in the Baie de Somme. Contemporary French cuisine rooted in terroir is prepared in‑house from seasonal produce supplied by regional producers. The menu presents prix fixe and tasting menus with suggested wine pairings and draws on local seafood and land produce with occasional spice inspirations, notably an homage to Olivier Roellinger. Nicolas Chamoin (Chef restaurateur) runs the kitchen with his wife Adeline. He trained at the Lycée hôtelier du Touquet; formations with Ducasse and Marc Meurin; internships with Alain Depierre and Marc Veyrat; he took over the house in 2016. He prioritises regional sourcing, often collects ingredients himself, and the venue includes an attached boutique curated by the couple. Specialities: blue‑lobster aspic with vegetable minestrone and buckwheat‑lemongrass‑combava jelly; Tchot Poegnant carrelet with textured zucchini and spider‑crab bisque; pigeon from Pornic with polenta and aubergine; veal from Hauts‑de‑France with caponata and spiced jus; scallops with leeks, chestnut and truffle sauce; warm foie gras with turnip and shrimp broth.