One of our favorite chocolate shops in Europe, we come here every time we are in the Loire Valley. If you look at the pictures, they offer allot more than chocolates! We enjoyed the ice cream deserts with melted chocolate and cappuccinos during this visit. We also purchased candy to go and enjoyed it in the valley and on our trip back to Paris. The team that works here is very helpful and friendly and if you have the time, you can visit the local surroundings including the chateau across the street! read more

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Delicious coffee and pastries, great service, and a beautiful view of the center of Amboise and the chateau at the top of the hill. Bigot is a great stop for sit down or take away while in Amboise, seemingly enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. read more

Staff is nice and conveniently located right at the entrance of the chateau. We only ordered coffees but boy were they terrible. We didn't even finish due to how terrible they tasted - both espresso and cappuccino. Was asked if I wanted whipped cream on my cappuccino? That's not a cappuccino! read more

Bigot - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Amboise, 37

We are an American family of four and stopped here for lunch today. We have all been really pleased with any pastries we've gotten in the country and Bigot did not disappoint. Between the 4 of us we tried the quiche Lorraine, sausage puff pastry, chocolate and coffee eclairs, the orange hot chocolate, and a raspberry Mille feuille. It was all really good, although I preferred the puff pastry. The service was pretty standard in France, you have to flag someone down or you'll wait about 20 mins between interactions with the wait staff, but they were all friendly and there were a lot of them. The restaurant is placed right at a busy corner and sitting outside, we enjoyed watching people and dogs come and go. read more

I was at this chocolatier in September 2024. What a beautiful shop with wonderful chocolates! More than the chocolates I have to tell of the woman I assume is the owner who helped me when I got sick. I was too weak to walk back to my hotel. This wonderful woman contacted her husband who came to pick me up and drive me to my hotel. He put out his arm and walked me to my door. What a true blessing these two people were to me. There are truly a gift to our world. I can't thank them enough for their help. God's blessings to them both. read more

It's about an hour from us, but we love driving through the French countryside, and the reward at the end of the drive is lunch at Bigot, followed by their amazing hot chocolate. I love the quiche tourangelle with bits of pork. This place has been here for 100 years and is one of those spots you should not miss if you are visiting Amboise. read more

Bigot - Omelette and side salad - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Amboise, 37

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Wanted something to eat but it was getting late so most places were closed although Bigot was open. They are more of a bakery/cafe so meal selection is minor. I had a salad - decent portion and taste was good but nothing memorable. My wife and kids had various pastry type items. Again nothing special/memorable. Even the cappuccinos we had were just "ok" The prices seemed high to me for as well compared to what you get for the price read more

Rating: 74/100 pts This chocolatier/patisserie is smack dab in the middle of town, and flanked on all sides by souvenir shops. Common reason would suggest that it is overpriced and intent on snagging weary travelers. WRONG! Stopping here after seeing the chateau was one of the best decisions I made during my stay in Amboise! Walk in and go straight past the display case and cashier till you get to the cafe seating area. Take a seat and admire the rustic, medieval interior. Without thinking, order the house selection of chocolate w/coffee plate. The dessert tray that comes out includes a mix of the shop's best items, including chocolates, banana bread, merengue, and a piece of brownie. The flavors are rich, the chocolates are deep, and the coffee is fantastic! Though it opened 400 years after his death, I'm fairly certain Leonardo Da Vinci would have frequented this place. I mean, his house was right down the street, and he usually had good ideas. A great place to drop in when visiting Amboise. read more

Bigot - House selection of chocolates - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Amboise, 37

The lady here was scary as fuck but the chocolate thing I got was alright. That's it. read more

Bigot - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Amboise, 37

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! The best you've ever had! The Friand Saucisse (puff pastry with sausage) is the best version of that that you've ever had!! The Quiche Tourangelle (quiche with two kinds of pork) is out of this world!!! And the TARTE TATIN with pear sorbet and Chantilly cream might be the best thing you have EVER eaten!!!!!! Period!!! INSANELY DELICIOUS!!! All made in house! Great service!! Great food with sidewalk outdoor seating and view of the Château Amboise!! Just perfect!! read more

Bigot - Friand Saucisse, Quiche Tourangelle, and Tarte Tatin!!! TO DIE FOR!!!! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Amboise, 37

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Amazing chocolates. Amazing sweets. All is made in the house. A must try if you are in Amboise. read more

We came to Patisserie Bigots twice for breakfast when we were in Amboise. Though there is plenty of indoor seating area, you'd want to take advantage of the lovely outdoor seating area and enjoy a sip of their French press coffee and bakery goodies. During both the occasions, we ordered their Petit Dejeuner (comes with toast, orange juice, croissant, coffee), Naturale Omlette and several of their delicious pastries. Though a bit pricey, everything was really good. I loved walking to Patisserie Bigot every morning and starting my day with a sip of their French press coffee. Ahhh, bliss!!! read more

My mom and I tried several tarts and they were really filling but also quite tasty. The coffee eclair was ok but not as flavorful as I'd hoped. What really surprised me was the fact that nearly all of the chocolates I bought were only ok. I expected more from them but expectations have let me down before. read more

Bigot - Tasty tarts! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Amboise, 37

Lovely personalities working there! Great pain de chocolate and croissants! There was a lady working there who helped me with my French and she was very helpful! Great location and delicious food! read more

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I loved the chocolates here - my favorite were the pralines, the amboises and the chocolate covered corn flakes. So good! I Was suprised by the quality of the chocolates. Staff was friendly and patient. read more

Love love love this quaint patisserie chocolatier that does everything right: pastries, coffee, hot chocolate, quiche, and fine chocolates. A delightful place to warm up and take a break between chateaus visits and wine tasting. read more

Great quiche. Pastries, chocolates, and candies are works of art. Beautiful ambience.

Nice pralines, chocolates, cakes and tartines! They also serve some lunch. Directly opposite to the château. read more

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This review is for the lunch service, not the pastries. In any case, travelers be warned! This place is not honest. This is coveniently located a stone throw's way from Amboise castle. In fact, if you snag a small table outside, you can actually see the outside walls of the fortress. We sat down, and I spoke to the lady in French that we would like a table outside for two, for lunch. She nodded and motioned for us to sit outside. As we were served our menus, she also came out carrying two buttery shiny croissants and set them in front of us, without saying another word, she hurried away. I looked around me and saw two other couples eating pastries, so we thought, well maybe this place gives out free croissants like other places give out cut up baguette? In any case, the lady came over again and we ordered an omelette and a goat cheese salad. As soon as I said I wanted a salad she nodded and ran away before I could even ask about the croissants. They must be free right? Wrong. We waited a while until someone came over again and I asked how much the croissants were. She looked confused and said they were 1.5 euros each, and when we said we did not want them, she looked upset and took them away. Our food came, and given the sneakiness of this place, I hate to admit that the food was good. Goat cheese was delicous and was served in between crispy layers of pastry bread. Omelette was cooked perfectly with ham and cheese. It is a shame that their food is so good, but these kinds of tricks should not be tolerated... Also another group came down and sat near us and they did not try the croissant trick with them. I think they try to target certain types of travelers, or they were discouraged since it did not work with us. Also speaking French helps because their English was not very good (on purpose or not... Who knows.) All I know is that I speak French well enough to know that I did not "accidentally" order two croissants. Travelers... Beware! read more

Skip the chocolates--they really aren't that noteworthy--but splurge on the macarons. Outstanding! They were the best we ate while in France. read more

Great view and place to stop for coffee and a dessert- but will not return or recommend due to poor attitude of staff.

This was a surprise. A patisserie/restaurant in the most touristy part of Amboise with surprisingly good food. Excellent pastries, of course. A very good breakfast (fantastic cappuccino!). We had a late lunch at the restaurant and were pleasantly surprised. really good salads and excellent ice cream desserts. A pleasant way to spend a sunny afternoon read more

This has been the best eating experience I have had in France since I have been here (not too long to be fair). The food was delicious! I especially enjoyed the puff pastry with ham and cheese in it. Not only was the food good, but the service was the best I have received. The waitress did not speak English but she was very patient, kind, and attentive. Would definitely recommend this place! read more