G.a. au Manoir de Rétival

G.a. at the Manoir de Rétival is a small, intimate gastronomic table perched above the Seine in Caudebec-en-Caux in a lovingly restored manor. It champions hospitality, respect for craft and regional Norman produce and prioritises sustainability; the house earned a Michelin star (2016) and a Michelin Green Star (2020) for banning plastic, composting and prioritising short supply circuits. Three apartments and a majestic suite; breakfast on request. The dining room is warm and welcoming, its décor mixing styles and eras to create a peaceful, intimate atmosphere. Guests may dine on the terrace, and the team cultivates table-d'hôtes hospitality: "arrive as a guest, leave as a friend." The kitchen serves modern, creative French cuisine with fine precision; menus change with the seasons. Weekly set and multi-course tasting menus offer wine pairings, and the wine list favours biodynamic, terroir-driven selections. Chef David Goerne was born in Hamburg, trained with Thomas Martin at Louis C. Jacob, worked with Dirk Luther at Meierwik and spent time in Paris with Alain Ducasse before opening his own restaurant in 2009. Specialties: Saint-Pierre (John Dory) preparations; scallops with truffle; crispy garden salad with egg and soy.