The Secret Garden A gastronomic experience at the heart of Château du Rivau

Savour a unique gastronomic experience in the heart of the historic courtyard of Château du Rivau: surrounded by fragrant roses and ancient vines, the restaurant Le Jardin Secret invites you to enjoy a refined culinary interlude.

Le Jardin Secret: a showcase for gastronomy in Touraine

Chef Antoine Lopez orchestrates a symphony of flavours for your plate. His cuisine combines the treasures ofChâteau du Rivau‘s organic vegetable garden, from the garden to the plate. The estate’s heirloom vegetables and wild edible plants are transformed under his expert hands.

In an intimate setting limited to 20 covers, let yourself be carried away by a menu that dances to the rhythm of the seasons. Every morning, local producers from the Loire Valley deliver their finest produce, enhanced by creative touches that blend French tradition with transalpine influences.

In the heart of this verdant setting, your meal becomes an enchanted interlude, lulled by the view of the château’s roses and vines.

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The chef's menu: between tradition and creation

Savour our 6-course tasting menu, where each plate tells its own story. Vegetables from the organic kitchen garden are transformed into a creamy velouté, while wild plants add unexpected notes to local meats. Andrea Modesto’s creative cuisine reveals the true taste of the produce, in a sustainable development approach that favours short distribution channels.

For refined gourmets

Le Jardin Secret is open from April to November, evenings from Monday to Thursday, and lunch and dinner from Friday to Sunday. The menu changes with the seasons, inspired by the gardens. Visits to the gardens and château are free for restaurant guests.

Around Château du Rivau

A fairytale atmosphere at the château

Under the glass roof bathed in natural light, your table awaits you in a setting where time seems suspended. The white tablecloths are adorned with golden reflections of the sun, while the tufa arches majestically frame your meal. The murmur of the 15th-century fountain gently accompanies your conversations. Make yourself comfortable in this intimate setting, where every detail evokes theFrench art of living.

The flavours of the Loire vegetable garden

Stroll through the paths of the organic vegetable garden, where more than 43 varieties of traditional vegetables flourish. The multicoloured tomatoes give you a real taste of yesteryear, while the monumental squashes are reminiscent of Rabelais’ feasts.

Every morning, our passionate gardeners carefully pick the treasures of the season: fragrant aromatic herbs, crunchy young shoots and delicate edible flowers. A daily ballet that delights visitors to the château, who come to admire this living conservatory of Loire flavours.

You can extend your pleasure with a digestive stroll through these remarkable gardens.