Accueil The Mag Michelin-starred restaurants in the Loire Valley
Looking for a unique culinary experience? The Michelin-starred restaurants of the Val de Loire will be delighted to welcome you for a gastronomic interlude that will put stars in your eyes and your taste buds! This year, the Val de Loire was lucky enough to host the prestigious Michelin star award ceremony in Tours. We invite you to discover them and share a feast of stars.
Starred restaurants in Touraine
AUBERGE DU XIIème SIECLE, Saché
Kevin Gardien awarded 1st star! The Auberge du XIIème siècle welcomes you to Saché, a small village on the banks of the Indre where Balzac stayed. In this beautiful half-timbered and wattle-and-daub building, Stéphanie Marques and Kevin Gardien naturally combine the art of hospitality with the finesse of fine dining, showcasing the products of the Loire region and the rich wine heritage of Touraine.
LES JARDINIERS, Ligré
A green star for talented chef Martin Bolaers! The vegetable garden restaurant Les Jardiniers, in Ligré, in the heart of Rabelais country, perfectly embodies the values of sustainable gastronomy and local, seasonal cuisine. The use of local produce and daily harvesting add an authentic and engaging touch to the culinary experience on offer. A creative feast! It’s a fine example of harmony between nature, cuisine and a commitment to preserving the environment.
Auberge Pom’Poire, Azay-le-Rideau
The Auberge Pom’Poire welcomes you to a fruit-growing plateau between the Indre and Loire valleys. Bastien Gillet offers you a true experience of the senses through cuisine in harmony with nature. Enjoy a culinary journey where the art of entertaining rhymes with simplicity, authenticity and kindness.
L’Opidom, Fondettes
Would you like to discover a Michelin-starred restaurant where the elegance of the Touraine region and the exacting standards of French cuisine are in perfect harmony? At the gateway to Tours, the Opidom gourmet restaurant takes you on a culinary journey of tradition and discovery. It’s an opportunity to discover local cuisine influenced by Chef Jérôme Roy’s many experiences in Asia.
La Promenade, Le Petit-Pressigny
Located in the heart of the Lochoise countryside, La Promenade welcomes you to its authentic family restaurant. Since 1960, the Maison Dallais has been serving cuisine based on local produce, combining tradition and creativity. This is your chance to discover this Michelin-starred restaurant, where you can enjoy exceptional gastronomic cuisine based on a genuine culinary heritage.
Château de Pray, Amboise
Chloe Deroy
Set in a bucolic park close to the royal town of Amboise, Château de Pray welcomes you on a flavoursome journey. Let yourself be carried away by Chef Arnaud Philippon, who will introduce you to a modern, punchy and local cuisine where subtlety and originality meet.
Arbore & Sens, Loches
Arbore & Sens is a Michelin-starred restaurant located at the foot of the Royal Citadel, where you can enjoy a delicious meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In its elegant lounge or on its terrace in the shade of the wisteria, Chef Clément Dumont invites you to discover a cuisine combining tradition and modernity that celebrates the terroir of southern Touraine.
L’Évidence, Montbazon
Gaëtan Evrard welcomes you to discover Evidence, a cuisine prepared instinctively and instantaneously. It’s the perfect opportunity to embark on a culinary voyage through a cuisine that’s not lacking in daring, and where local produce is brought to the fore. A Michelin-starred restaurant not to be missed.
Michelin-starred restaurants in Loir-et-Cher
Fleur de Loire, Blois
Alexandre Moulard
At his gourmet restaurant ‘Fleur de Loire’ in Blois, double Michelin-starred chef Christophe Hay offers committed, respectful and creative cuisine inspired by the natural environment. His dishes feature local produce from the Loire and Sologne regions, and vegetables from his permaculture garden. Open to the Loire, the restaurant invites you on an incredible gastronomic journey.
La Vielle Tour, Cellettes
At La Vieille Tour, Alexis Letellier welcomes you to discover a contemporary cuisine that showcases local produce enhanced by flavours from around the world. The chef and his wife, a sommelier, offer a short menu that is constantly reinvented to reflect the seasonal produce. Enjoy a gourmet moment in this Michelin-starred restaurant, where finesse of flavour and meticulous presentation are the order of the day.
Le Favori – Les Sources de Cheverny, Cheverny
The Michelin-starred restaurant Le Favori welcomes you for a gastronomic getaway in the heart of the Sources de Cheverny. Chef Frédéric Calmels invites you into his culinary universe to discover a cuisine in osmosis with the terroir, which will provide you with wonderful gustatory emotions.
Ezia, Montlivault
Ezia, a gourmet restaurant on the outskirts of Chambord, opens its doors to you to offer cuisine inspired by the Loire region and close to the producers. In a warm, modern setting, let yourself be surprised by the fine, subtle cuisine offered by Chef Nicolas Aubry.
ASSA, BLOIS
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Anthony and Fumiko offer you a culinary journey influenced by the Loire with a touch of Japanese subtlety. Come and discover a cuisine in harmony with nature and based on variations in supplies from local producers. Lunch or dinner at Assa is an opportunity to enjoy a cuisine where sharing, pleasure and passion come together.
Les Hauts de Loire, Onzain
The Michelin-starred restaurant Les Hauts de Loire welcomes you in a cosy and delicate atmosphere to enjoy a gastronomic moment. The Chef offers a menu that reinterprets traditional French recipes. From pressed hare à la royale to eel salad and Sologne caviar, enjoy a culinary voyage of discovery.
Grand Hôtel du Lion d’Or, Romorantin-Lanthenay
Le Lion d’Or, the emblematic gastronomic restaurant of the Sologne region, opens its doors to you to discover the cuisine of Chef Didier Clément. Combining experience and curiosity, discover the signature dishes of this Michelin-starred restaurant, such as Variation d’Asperges Blanches de Sologne or Millefeuilles de Cèpes au Tabac de Cuisine. A chance to rediscover some forgotten spices.
Michelin-starred restaurants in Loiret
La Table d’à Côté, Ardon
Located opposite the Limère golf course, La Table d’à Côté, Christophe Hay’s gourmet restaurant, invites you to enjoy a unique culinary experience. In the kitchen, Chef Loïs Bée offers fine, carefully prepared cuisine that favours local produce and pays tribute to the Loire’s heritage. A starred restaurant not to be missed in the Loire Valley.
Auberge des templiers, Boismorand
The Michelin-starred Auberge des Templiers invites you to experience a true culinary escape. Orchestrated by Chef and Maître de Maison Martin Simonart, let yourself be surprised by a contemporary cuisine that showcases local and seasonal produce. A quest for flavour and creativity will delight your taste buds.
LE LIÈVRE GOURMAND, ORLÉANS
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Le Lièvre Gourmand, a Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the Loire, offers an astonishing gastronomic experience. Discover Tristan Robreau’s culinary identity, inspired in particular by his travels in Asia. This is your chance to enjoy the best food in town.
Côté Jardin, Gien
On the left bank of the Loire, Chef Arnaud Billard opens the doors of his Michelin-starred Côté Jardin restaurant to offer you tasty local market cuisine. With fresh fish and seasonal vegetables grown by a local market gardener, let yourself be taken on a culinary journey full of flavour.
Michelin-starred restaurants near Loire Valley
Le Georges (Grand Monarque), Chartres
Immerse yourself in history at the Grand Monarque, a refined setting that already won a Michelin Guide award in 1900! At the Michelin-starred Le Georges, savour local treasures sublimated by chef Thomas Parnaud, accompanied by an exceptional wine list featuring over 3,000 wines from the Loire Valley. Finish with the unforgettable Grand Marnier soufflé, before strolling under the magical illuminations of Chartres en lumières. Elegance and indulgence guaranteed!
Maison Medard, Boulleret
Thierry Vayne – Maison Medard
Close to Sancerre and its vineyards, chef Julien Médard of the Maison Médard uses his creative cuisine to magnify the products of his home region, Berry. Working alongside him is his wife, Delphine, who will be delighted to offer you a warm welcome. Enjoy exquisite, subtle combinations of refined gastronomy and the wine treasures of the Berry region. A gourmet interlude not to be missed!
Au 14 Février, Saint-Valentin
Between Bourges and the Parc Naturel Régional de la Brenne, Saint-Valentin hides a gem, the Au 14 février restaurant. Somewhere between Japanese finesse and French elegance, chef Takuya Kakehashi and his 100% Japanese team bring out the very best in flavours. The intimate, poetic setting pays tribute to the illustrator Raymond Peynet, who in 1942 created the lovers’ couple that he drew on a wide range of media, including postage stamps… Enjoy a star-studded, romantic experience where the cuisine celebrates lovers!
Les Chemins (Domaine de Primard), Guainville
Just an hour from Paris and Chartres, and a stone’s throw from the Château d’Anet, the Domaine de Primard reveals its treasures: an 18th-century residence, a permaculture vegetable garden and the Michelin-starred Les Chemins restaurant (one Michelin star and one green star). Discover the bold cuisine of chef Géraud Dupuis, where each dish celebrates nature in an exceptional, refined setting. An exquisite getaway to enjoy, with the passing of the seasons and the gardens, on the enchanting banks of the River Eure!
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