Local Bars & Restaurants

In case you didn't have the chance to book a table at Fontevraud Le Restaurant, or if you want to taste the local food, we offer a selection of delicious places to discover not far from the hotel.

Come taste the cuisine of Gérard Parisis in the heart of the village and accessible on foot from the college of Candes-Saint-Martin, a village recognized as one of the most beautiful in France.

Address: 2, place de l'Église, 37 500 Candes-Saint-Martin
Opening hours:
- from April 1st to June 30th, Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm
- from July 1st to August 31st, everyday (except on Tuesday) from 9am to 10pm
- from September 1st to November 2nd, Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm
- from December 10th to 31st, Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm
☎ +33 (0)2 47 95 19 01
Website: www.aubergedelaroutedor.com

Situated inside a superb troglodyte cave, the Bistroglo will take you on a journey to discover numerous local products: craft beers and wines provided by local wineries and breweries, coffees obtained through fair trade... All right in the heart of Truquant, a village recognized for its Troglo craftsmanship.

Address: Rue Château Gaillard 49 730 Turquant
Opening hours:
From March 1st to December 15th
▪ From July 15th to August 15th, everyday from 10.30am to 9pm
▪ In March, April, May, June and September, from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am till 9pm, and upon reservation (from 15 guests).
▪ In November and December, Saturday and Sunday at lunchtime (from 15 guests)
☎ +33 (0)2 41 40 22 36
Website: www.bistroglo.com

Both a cellar and wine bar, discover in the heart of Saumur the 1,000 wine references of the Tonnelle. The menu also includes: meats and cheeses on platters, as well as sea and local products alternating throughout the year.

Address: 1, place de la République, 49 400 Saumur
Opening hours:
▪ Off-season, from Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm and on Friday and Saturday at lunchtime.
▪ Summer season, from Monday to Sunday from 5pm and from Tuesday to Saturday at lunchtime.
☎ +33 (0)2 41 59 44 56
Website: www.cave-a-vins-saumur.com

The Bistrot de la Place is a must-visit for lovers of good food and drink who are looking to experience the atmosphere of Parisian bistrots. The menu: fresh products produced locally and homemade cuisine, accompanied by a selection of more than 30 wines by the glass, and more than 300 references by the bottle.

Address: 16, place Saint-Pierre 49 400 Saumur
Opening hours: Open from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 3.30pm and from 6pm to 11.30pm
☎ +33 (0)2 41 51 13 27
Website: www.bistrotdelaplace-saumur.com

In the foot of Montsoreau castle and facing the Loire, the restaurant La Dentellière offers a large selection of salads and crepes. If weather permits, you may also enjoy the terrace with view on the Loire…

Address: 15, quai Philippe de Commines, 49 730 Montsoreau
Opening hours: from March to December, from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 9pm. Closed on Thursday and Friday at lunchtime.
☎ +33 (0)2 41 52 41 68

Only a couple steps from the Royal Abbey, you can savor the calm and tranquility that characterize the restaurant La Licorne in its 18th century dwelling. In summer and winter both, you will have the opportunity to discover French cuisine consisting entirely of fresh products cooked in the restaurant.

Address: Allée Sainte-Catherine, 49 590 Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
Opening hours: from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12.15pm to 1.30pm and from 7.15pm to 8.45pm
☎ +33 (0)2 41 51 72 49
Website: www.lalicorne-restaurant-fontevraud.fr

Situated on the Loire, in the heart of Langeais, the Coin des Halles invites you to make a gourmet stop where the creativity and harmony of the tastes will certainly arouse even the most delicate palates.
Laëtitia and Pascal, true enhancers of taste buds, along with their team, guarantee a lovely culinary meeting brimming with simplicity, authenticity and a friendly atmosphere.

Address: 9, rue Gambetta, 37 130 Langeais
Opening hours: All year from 12.15pm to 2pm and from 7.15pm to 9pm. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
☎ +33 (0)2 47 96 37 25
Website: www.aucoindeshalles.com

Céline and Mickaël Pihours will help you discover new tastes and go on a culinary journey in time while in a relaxing setting, playing with textures, flavor combinations, spices, and of course providing visual pleasure. Thanks to her experience as a receptionist in castle relays, Céline Pihours will be your guide for this moment of enjoyment. Michelin star for 2010.

Address: 1, rue Gambetta, 49 400 Saumur
Opening hours: All year, except from April 4th to 11th and from July 30th to August 15th included. Closed on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday evening.
☎ +33 (0)2 41 67 66 66
Website: www.restaurantlegambetta.fr

Sauerkraut with salmon, veal kidneys with pepper or sautéed pork with vegetables, bass filet with harlequin sauce, grilled steak, duck breast with honey and ginger... in Pot de Lapin there's something for all tastes. Discover one of the 250 bottles straight from the cellar in a warm room decorated with barrels and wine plaques with the names of the places visited by owner Olivier Thibault.

Address: 37, rue Rabelais, 49 400 Saumur
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 12pm to 2pm and from 7.15pm to 10pm
☎ +33 (0)2 41 67 12 86

In Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent, five minutes from the center of Saumur, discover an unusual setting of a troglodyte cave in the Nobles Fouées. The establishment offers a menu planned around a local specialty, the fouees, small breads baked in the over and garnished with regional products: rilletes, rillauds, smoked salmon, ham, foie gras, mogettes or even warm goat...

Address: 23, rue Fouquet, 49 400 Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent
Opening hours: All year on Friday evenings, Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sunday for lunch. Opening upon request on the other days.
☎ +33 (0)2 41 83 20 27
Website: www.nobles-fouees.fr