"Aurelien Thellier serves Utah Beach oysters over the Seine estuary at Honfleur. Book a terrace table for a sea-view first date."
About Le Manoir des Impressionnistes
At high tide the Seine estuary comes up close to the windows here, and the light that pulled Monet and Boudin to this coast still does the work at dinner. Le Manoir des Impressionnistes is a five-star house on the Trouville road at Vasouy, just west of Honfleur, and its restaurant, La Table des Impressionnistes, is run by chef Aurelien Thellier. The cooking is modern Norman and leans on the sea: Utah Beach oysters at €18, Ferme de la Houssaye foie gras at €21, a cote de boeuf for two at €72. The address is 23 Route de Trouville.
The Kitchen
Aurelien Thellier cooks at La Table des Impressionnistes alongside Gauthier Gesquiere, and the menu is short, seasonal and tied to Normandy producers by name. The Utah Beach oysters, Huitres Utah N°2, come dressed with butter from the Ferme d'Alex Rouillec and a shallot vinegar, at €18. The foie gras is sourced from the Ferme de la Houssaye and plated with seasonal condiments at €21.
Mains run to a duck magret cooked sous-vide at €34 and a cote de boeuf from Norman cattle for two at €72. Isigny salmon, AOP cheeses and local oysters anchor the rest of the card. The wine list is unusually deep for a room this size, more than 400 references drawn from family estates. La Table des Impressionnistes sits inside the hotel at 23 Route de Trouville, Vasouy, and the restaurant is listed in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide. The kitchen's instinct is restraint: good Norman produce, handled simply, sent out without fuss. For the wider field, see the best seafood restaurants worldwide.
The Room
The dining room and terrace face the Seine estuary across the water toward Le Havre, and the view is the reason to book. Evening lighting is soft, and the sound level stays quiet, helped by a room that seats only a few dozen. Tables are well spaced, and in fair weather most guests want the terrace. Dress is smart-casual: this is a seaside hotel rather than a city tasting counter, so neat is enough. Service is warm and unhurried. The estuary light shifts through the meal, which is the whole point of eating here instead of down in Honfleur's old town.
Best for a First Date
Book La Table des Impressionnistes for a first date or a quiet two-top because the room carries the evening. The estuary view gives you something to look at when talk stalls, the tables sit far enough apart to speak freely, and the a la carte format means you are not locked into a three-hour tasting on a first meeting. Order the Utah Beach oysters and a glass of Norman cider or a Loire white, and take the terrace if the weather holds. For more options, see our Honfleur dining guide and the best French restaurants worldwide.
Not for
Not for a grand tasting-menu occasion. This is an a la carte hotel dining room, so for a long multi-course event book Les Impressionnistes up the hill instead.
Frequently Asked
Is La Table des Impressionnistes worth it?
Yes, for the view and the seafood as much as the cooking. Aurelien Thellier's modern Norman a la carte, the Utah Beach oysters and the 400-reference wine list make Le Manoir des Impressionnistes a strong sea-view table west of Honfleur. With most plates between €18 and €34 it is fair value for a five-star setting, and the estuary terrace is the draw. It is listed in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide.
How hard is it to book Manoir des Impressionnistes?
Easier than Honfleur's tasting-menu rooms, but the terrace tables go first in summer. Reserve through TheFork or directly with the hotel, a week or two ahead for a fair-weather weekend lunch or dinner. The restaurant is small, so estuary-view seats are limited. The address is 23 Route de Trouville at Vasouy, a short drive west of Honfleur's old harbour.
What is the dress code at Le Manoir des Impressionnistes?
Smart-casual. This is a relaxed seaside hotel dining room rather than a formal tasting counter, so neat trousers and a collared shirt or a summer dress are plenty. There is no jacket requirement. On the terrace in warm weather the mood is lighter still, though beachwear and flip-flops read as too casual for the room and the price.
What is the average price at Le Manoir des Impressionnistes?
Around €75 a head before wine for a two-course a la carte meal. Starters such as the Utah Beach oysters run €18 and the Ferme de la Houssaye foie gras €21; mains include a €34 duck magret and a €72 cote de boeuf for two. Add a bottle from the 400-reference list and budget €90 to €130 per person.
Is Le Manoir des Impressionnistes good for a first date?
Yes, it is well suited to a first date. The estuary view, well-spaced tables and a la carte format keep the evening easy and conversation-friendly, with no three-hour tasting to commit to. Order oysters and a glass of Loire white, and take the terrace if the weather allows. See our best restaurants for a first date for more.
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Practical Information
Address23 Route de Trouville, 14600 Honfleur (Vasouy)
NeighbourhoodVasouy, west of Honfleur
CuisineModern Norman seafood
A la carteOysters €18 · foie gras €21 · cote de boeuf for two €72
Average spend~€75 per person, before wine
Dress CodeSmart-casual
ReservationTheFork / direct
DistinctionMICHELIN Guide 2025 · five-star hotel & spa
DietaryGluten-free and dairy-free options on the menu
