Hello to Patrick and Marie Just a word from Eddie and Melvin…read morefrom Dallas, Texas. Patrick and Marie and staff are wonderful and we shall never forget all their hospitality and kindness. We felt like we belonged there from the 1st day. Do you still have the globe that we gave you before we left? Dallas clock still on wall? Please never forget us as we made friendships for life. Jean Michel hope all is well with you.

From the owner: Un Globe bon enfant La déco de la brasserie invite au voyage. Dès que les premiers rayons de soleil…read moresont suffisamment chauds, on peut s'installer en terrasse. Un grand nombre d'habitués consomment régulièrement une entrée et un plat du jour. Le week-end, on peut rencontrer rugbymen, handballeurs, volleyeurs du Mans... D'ailleurs, Patrick qui va souvent soutenir sa clientèle lors des matchs a décoré l'une de ses salles aux couleurs du sport. Le service est rapide et attentif, tout comme sont attentifs les responsables qui veillent sur la valse des serveurs et les assiettes des clients.

From the owner: Bar à bières belges de spécialité, bières d'autres origines et whiskies.read more

I love everything about this bar. The service, the variety of GREAT live music, the beers,…read morecocktails, and wine! The people! You can hear amazing musicians most evenings, the outdoor space is lovely right across from The Pale too. Inside it's a little small but just right for a lounge and bar atmosphere. I had a grog, which was hot lemon, maybe a little ginger? maple syrup or honey and definitely rum! They serve hot tea as well. I was drawn in the other day by the amazing house band, The Balkanic Orchestra, I believe. See videos - they were awesome! I've heard other jazz trios and amazing live performances. Highly recommend!

We were desperate to find an acceptable bar in Chartres and became sooo happy to find this gem!…read more They have ~150 different beers, including ~10 on tap. They notably have many French craft beers (including a reasonable amount of IPA beers, usually hard to find in France). Prices are ~7-8€ for a pint of draft beer or for a ~35cL bottle - more expensive than a bar serving bad beers, but OK for the quality of the selection. The place itself is nice - hard rock music but not too loud, knowledgeable waiters but also very pleasant. You have beer ads as decoration and beer barrels as tables. Due to the prices, the client base excludes young thugs - you'll mostly find groups of college friends. I'd definitely be back if I go back to Chartres!

Excellent bar hang out in Chartres, that seems to be open when the rest of Chartres goes dead. It…read moreis a really local place, the owner couple can always be found behind the bar. The academy has a vast selection of beers from all over the world and the opportunity to try something new makes every visit interesting. The atmosphere is very relaxed (perhaps a bit too relaxed for some with the unisex toilet with a urinal in plain sight). This bar seems like the place where everyone is welcome and everyone seems to be having a good time. I am not sure how many come here to meet new people, though. There is a seated outdoor area for smokers.

What's not to love?! My friends have all started a contest here where you drink 100 pints of beer…read morethen you get a beer glass with your name engraved on the wall. A great thing to aspire to! There are tables inside and out, and outside is truly lovely to enjoy a beer in the night air.

I miss The Pale. It's been too long, but I have so many great memories from The Pale. My only…read moreregret is that I was unable to attain a mug with my name on the wall in the time was a regular there. It is a great place to take in sporting events and chat with others in your similar situation. My fondest memory was The Pale being our starting off point during Fête de la Musique. I dream of my return.

I found this place after wondering the streets trying to get away from the tourist square. You…read morecould easily walk past it. It has very good ambient music and a good feel to it. It was not too busy and it has a tv for sports if that is what floats your boat but no tv sound, just ambient music. I did not try the food. They have a selection of Belgian beers and Brooklyn and Proper Job Cornish beer. My Cornish side said to have that but I stuck with Tongerlo Belgiun trappist beer. They have wifi but I didn't get much out of it. I think because they were streaming the music for the bar. Bar staff very relaxed and told me about the music but generally quiet. Good place to lose yourself after 3pm when it its too hot to move.

Sweet find on our visit to Tours. Great tap beer selection and wine selection (for a pub). We had…read morea charcuterie and cheese plate and it was very good. Prices are very reasonable and service was good. Patio seating (of course) and a beer garden in back.

Came here on a Sunday, most of towns restaurants are closed, lucky we stumbled in. Very good foie…read moregras, the fish stew was also ordered, but I am giving it a five star in anticipation. If you are in Saumur give it a try

Great escargot. In the shell and incredibly fresh. Wonderful wine selection. We have escargot…read moredaily while visiting Samur

One of my favorite spots in Tours! A group of us stopped in at the restaurant, above the waterside…read moreseating, for a late dinner and drinks. A chalkboard menu displayed the available appetizers, entrees and sides of the day. Some items were sold out and crossed off on the busy night we were there. I had the steak and fries. My steak was served quite rare and very buttery. That night through the next day I actually got quite stomach sick but I'm not sure it was food related. (Minus one star just in case!) The dining experience was so lovely under twinkly lights and open air. I came here another night when it was an open air dance party with a DJ. So much fun!! The beers were served in pitchers with different flavorings like lemon and orange. I was skeptical as I'm not a big sweet alcohol fan - but it refreshing and light. There is a large beer garden style area with umbrella covered tables and chairs for chatting and relaxing. The service at the restaurant wasn't the most pleasant, but the bar staff was very nice. The atmosphere and the view are certainly worth checking out. Happy to be introduced by our local friend to such a wonderful gathering place.

I've read about guingettes on a travel magazine some time ago. It sounded rather fascinating. Then…read moreI forgot about it. Then our AirBnb host told us the guingette by the river was open. We thought sure perhaps we'll check it out. We then end up renting bicycles and cycling along the river and we stumbled upon the guingette. It looked so lovely that we decided to come back a little later. We're so happy that we did because we had a magical evening. It was such a lovely experience even to just sit and watch the couples pair off and dance. I wished I knew enough French to join in on the lessons! But even just sitting there and drinking wine and enjoying each other's company we had a great time and it was one of the most memorable experiences of that trip. We even discovered a new song/artist that now when we listen to, reminds us of that evening.