THE Taverne du Père Nicolas
ORGANIC RESTAURANT IN SAINT-NICOLAS-DES-EAUX

La Taverne du Père Nicolas is the organic restaurant of La Balade du Père Nicolas. Designed as a natural extension to the park, the Taverne offers simple, delicious, and environmentally responsible cuisine — ideal for a lunch break with family or friends.

Committed to an ecological and responsible approach, the Taverne prioritizes seasonal, organic, and whenever possible, locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is carefully prepared to provide a meal that is both tasty and accessible, while staying true to the park’s values: respect for nature, sharing knowledge, and conviviality.

A committed and eco-responsible dining experience

In line with the environmental commitment of La Balade du Père Nicolas, the restaurant adopts sustainable practices, including:

  • Reducing waste through the use of durable tableware
  • Selecting high-quality organic ingredients
  • Working with local suppliers

These actions are part of a broader effort to offer responsible dining that respects the planet and future generations.

Our commitments: local produce and short supply chains

They supply us and are all located within 90 km of the Balade du Père Nicolas:

  • Ferme de Kerino: organic flour
  • Eric Elien: organic ice cream
  • Ferme Rozenn Aër: organic eggs
  • Allpeco: organic coffee
  • Brasserie Saint-Georges: organic beers
  • Biopom: organic apple juice and cider
  • Gourmandi’zh: organic caramel

Opening hours and days

La Taverne du Père Nicolas restaurant is open every day the park is open, from 12 noon to 2.30 pm.

⚠️ Please note: during school holidays (spring and summer holidays): closed on Saturdays

📌 Special opening hours:

Closed: Friday 14 August 2026

Open: Saturday 15 August 2026

Practical information

Children’s menu

A children’s menu is available at La Taverne restaurant.

People with reduced mobility (PRM) and people with disabilities (PWD)

For everyone’s comfort, the restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility and people with disabilities.

Booking

Bookings are not available for La Taverne restaurant.

Picnic areas

Prefer a picnic instead of the restaurant?

Several picnic areas are available throughout the park, both open air and covered.

For barbecue lovers, a grill is also available by reservation near the picnic shelter. A wonderful opportunity to spend time with family or friends!

Restaurant menus

Mains

  • Classic croque + salad €8

    Béchamel sauce, ham, grated Emmental cheese

  • Mushroom croque + salad €8

    Grated cheese, L'Onde cheese (Quistinic), mushrooms (Evellys), onions

  • Tomato croque + salad €8

    Tomato sauce, onions, grated Emmental, La Raclée cheese (Quistinic)

  • Plant-based nuggets ×5 + salad €5

    Chickpea nuggets

  • Plant-based nuggets ×7 + salad €7

    Chickpea nuggets

Sides & Desserts

  • Chips €3.50

    With ketchup, mayonnaise or mustard

  • Ice cream - 1 scoop €3.20

    Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, mango, caramel

  • Ice cream - 2 scoops €5.50

    Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, mango, caramel

  • Apple crumble €6

    With vanilla icecream