Not for the first time, we found the restaurant closed at our Ibis hotel to the north of Nantes. After a long journey, we would have preferred not to have made the effort to go out to eat. But, the receptionist at the Ibis wanted to be helpful - perhaps embarrassed at the restaurant being closed on a Friday evening. She recommended a restaurant at La Chapelle sur Erdre, no more than 8km from the hotel, perhaps less. On arriving, we had a look around and decided that L'archipel looked a better bet than the place that had been suggested. It was. We chose the three-course menu at 22 euros and really enjoyed it. The starter of a salad of betterave and sardines was as tasty as it was pretty. The main course of veal was also well presented and very satisfying. The dessert, a cream-decorated chocolate mousse maintained the standard as far as looks were concerned, but, would have been better if the chocolate had been more intense. The wine by the glass was good. The owner and her assistant were friendly and professional. We would be very pleased to go back.