When celebrities want to take a break from the Parisian tumult,
many head for Normandy. And among the most popular seaside resorts, Trouville-sur-Mer retains this slightly timeless charm which appeals to both anonymous people and stars of the small screen. The proof, with Sophie Davant.
For several years, William Leymergie’s companion has been one of the personalities who like to take refuge there whenever she can. The former figure of France Télévisions cultivates a certain discretion there, far from the studios and the spotlight. But in this city where everyone ends up crossing pathscertain places quickly become essential.
And precisely, the host recently lifted the veil on her favorite address in Trouville. A restaurant with authentic charm, known as much for its friendly atmosphere as for the many celebrities who have set down their suitcases there… or at least their cutlery. Yes, even stars sometimes just want a good meal and a drink facing the sea.
A seaside resort that has attracted celebrities for decades
In Trouville-sur-Mer, there is no shortage of restaurants.
Between the large historic breweries and more intimate addresses, everyone can find their happiness there. Establishments like Les Vapeurs have been part of the decor for decades and still attract tourists and regulars alike.
But what also makes the city charming is this almost family atmosphere where celebrities come to mingle with vacationers without any real protocol. In Trouville, you can come across an actor in dark glasses at the bakery, then find une animatrice star installée à la table d’à côté
au dîner. All in a very Norman relaxed atmosphere, with sometimes weather capable of going from bright sunshine to “Breton storm†in eight minutes flat.
Sophie Davant particularly appreciates this simplicity.
“It’s a charming village, as if cut off from the world (…) It’s really a beautiful region. There is a real quality of life”she explained to Côte Fleurie. Very attached to the region, she finds there a form of refuge far from the hustle and bustle of Paris.
Sophie Davant’s favorite restaurant is a star haunt
Et the address that makes the host’s heart beat is none other than Les 4 Chats. An emblematic establishment in Trouville that Sophie Davant considers as her “refuge”, as she, the former figure of France Télévisions, had already confided in 50’Inside, broadcast on TF1 on January 7, 2023.
This restaurant with its retro atmosphere therefore seduces as much by its warm decoration as by its friendly atmosphere.
Red benches, walls full of memories, photos of stars and an authentic bistro spirit : the place seems stuck in an era when people still took the time to eat dinner without looking at their phone every thirty seconds.
Over the years, the establishment has become a true haunt of personalities. “George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, John Cusack, Nicole Kidman, Matt Damon and Sylvester Stallone”they all dined at Serge’s as the owner of the establishment reveals. For her part, Sophie Davant is not about to change her address. It must be said that between a generous plate, a warm atmosphere and the possibility of meeting a few celebrities without red carpet or flashes, the recipe works rather well.
