Clément Dumont Restaurant Arbore Et Sens in LochesClément Dumont Restaurant Arbore Et Sens in Loches
©Clément Dumont Restaurant Arbore Et Sens in Loches|Anne-Claire Héraud

Michelin stars in Indre-et-Loire 10 restaurants in the firmament!

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Savour gastronomic excellence in Touraine at 10 exceptional Michelin Guide restaurants: stars that shine between the Loire and the vineyards, promising unforgettable gustatory journeys.

Starred restaurants in Touraine an exceptional gastronomic journey

Experience gastronomic excellence in Touraine through 10 exceptional Michelin Guide-crowned restaurants: stars that shine between the Loire and vineyards, promising unforgettable gustatory journeys.

Which restaurants will be starred in 2025?

The Michelin Guide 2024 ceremony, held in Tours, highlighted two new gastronomic nuggets in Touraine. Previously awarded a Bib Gourmand, L’Auberge du XIIe siècle picked up its first star with flying colours. Heading up the restaurant in Saché, right next to the Balzac Museum, chef Kévin Gardien has been sublimating local produce there since 2020 with his partner Sandrine Marques. In Ligré, the Les Jardiniers de Martin Bolaers restaurant has been awarded a green star, highlighting its commitment to sustainable gastronomy. In his large kitchen garden, the chef himself grows the vegetables that sublimate his dishes.

In 2025, it’s the turn of the les Roseaux Pensants restaurant to be honoured with a green star in the Michelin Guide. An excellent reason to visit Cormery!

Restaurant Les Jardiniers in LigréRestaurant Les Jardiniers in Ligré
©Restaurant Les Jardiniers in Ligré|Les Jardiniers - Chanel Koehl
    Auberge Pom'Poire in Azay-le-RideauAuberge Pom'Poire in Azay-le-Rideau
    ©Auberge Pom'Poire in Azay-le-Rideau|Auberge Pom'Poire -David Darrult

      The best of Touraine gastronomy

      Let us guide you to the heights of Touraine’s gastronomy as we explore some exceptional addresses. L’Evidence in Montbazon, where Gaëtan Evrard composes daring contemporary cuisine in dialogue with local flavours. At Petit-Pressigny, Fabrice Dallais continues the excellence of La Promenade by sublimating local produce in a meticulous gourmet score.

      At Fondettes, the Opidom by Jérôme Roy reinvents the classics with modernity, while in Loches, chef Clément Dumont orchestrates a refined gastronomic score at Arbore & Sens. These exceptional tables cultivate the art of taste by favouring short circuits and the authenticity of local flavours.

      Vincent Cuisinier de Campagne, in Les Coteaux-sur-Loire, also sports this green distinction for its zero-kilometre approach, while the Auberge du Bon Laboureur in Chenonceaux and Les Hautes Roches in Rochecorbon continue their tradition of excellence.

      Prestigious restaurants near the châteaux

      The marriage between heritage and haute cuisine takes on its full meaning at Château de Pray, where Arnaud Philippon composes facing the towers of Amboise. Just a stone’s throw from the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Bastien Gillet’s Auberge Pom’Poire transforms every meal into an exceptional moment. His track record, already awarded a Bib Gourmand, testifies to a perfect mastery of local flavours.

      These establishments of excellence perpetuate a centuries-old culinary tradition, where the art of entertaining blends with the grandeur of the surroundings. Between Indre and Loire, their terraces offer unique panoramas of the jewels of the Renaissance, creating an experience where the magic of the châteaux sublimates every bite.

      Pray CastlePray Castle
      ©Pray Castle|Château de Pray - Erwan FIQUET

        Amboise's gastronomic nuggets

        AmboiseAmboise
        ©Amboise|ADT Touraine - Leonard de Serres

          In the 18th-century vaulted rooms or on the terrace overlooking the Loire, each plate tells a story where local flavours dance with creativity.

          Le Lion d’Or, an iconic table at the foot of the royal chateau, continues the tradition of the great houses. In a historic 18th-century setting, Stéphane Delétang and his wife Pascale orchestrate a refined cuisine that sublimates the region’s fresh produce. Their tasting menu offers a veritable sensory journey through the gastronomic riches of the Loire Valley.

          Loire Valley: an exceptional terroir

          Touraine reveals a gastronomic treasure trove shaped by centuries of tradition. Its generous soils offer Michelin-starred chefs an incomparable palette: early vegetables from passionate market gardeners, exceptional meats from local breeders, cheeses matured with patience.

          The banks of the Loire provide an exceptional natural larder. Loire fish, prepared according to age-old recipes, rub shoulders with aromatic herbs picked from the restaurants’ gardens. In the surrounding orchards, seasonal fruit and vegetables ripen to nature’s rhythm.

          Between the valleys and hillsides, the vineyards add their unique signature to this land blessed by gastronomes. This mosaic of micro-terroirs allows Michelin-starred chefs to compose menus in perfect harmony with the soul of Touraine.

          Restaurant L'Opidum in FondettesRestaurant L'Opidum in Fondettes
          ©Restaurant L'Opidum in Fondettes|Opidom - Atelier LUVIN

            Your gourmet getaway in Touraine

            Discover more by exploring our pages dedicated to gastronomy and get ready for a unique culinary journey.

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