Le Ble Noir is one of the many restaurants lining the harbour in the Ile de Noirmoutier. It is an excellent place to stop as the menu includes simple dishes such as omelettes and a vast choice of savoury pancakes (galettes) as well as fish, eel and frog legs (the local specialties) and seafood (oysters, mussels tec..) and meat. It is however less formal (this was our feeling) than the neighbouring restaurants we looked at. It was a perfect restaurant for us, with a great choice of dishes, as we had a couple of teenagers with a huge appetite. We, the parents, were able to order much lighter but still generous portions for ourselves! The service was fast and the waitress very welcoming and friendly. The place was full as we arrived (which is always a good sign!) but the staff re-arranged a couple of tables for us on the terrace. The terrace has a roof, so you are protected from the sun (and the occasional rain!) It overlooks the port, but is located on a charming little triangular square where you can enjoy watching the world go by. Pricing was very reasonable. Another good address!