introduced me to Louisa and Fred, the owners of La Cave and winemakers who own Chateau Montdomaine…read more The following year, I was back in Amboise, this time with my girlfriend. She too fell in love with Amboise, La Cave and Summer. Needless to say, we drank wine and talked for hours. In 2018, I decided to propose to my girlfriend and I wanted it to be in Amboise. With the help of Summer and Louisa, it was the most amazing proposal at Chateau Montdomaine. Summer and Louisa went above and beyond. I have been back to the Amboise several times and always stop by La Cave where I am greeted like family with hugs and wine!!! I even got to help decorate the shop for Christmas last year. In summary, if you want to feel at home, try some great wine (make sure you take some home) and make some friends, definitely stop by La Cave!!!!

Spent a fun hour or so sampling the wines of the Loire Valley in this little shop in the town of…read moreAmboise. Knowledgeable staff, generous pours and very tasty wines in a wonderful location at the foot of the Chateaux Amboise. Liked it so much we bought a case of wine to ship home. Highly recommended if your doing the Loire Valley tours out of Paris.

What a wonderful meal from start to finish! Nestled in a lively area with great food and helpful…read morestaff. Foie gras starter was awesome! Both pork and duck main dishes were beautiful and tasty. Highly recommend.

Good start for such a young restaurant!…read more What is really good: - the €30 appetizer-main-dessert, valid during weekends - the wine pairing - they position themselves as wine cellar, and they deserve it, we had excellent advice and drank perfect €4.50 wine glasses - the main dishes - tender meat and veggies, excellent sauce and beautiful place What could be better: - appetizers a bit underwhelming (raw salmon but way too much citrus-y things on it, green peas soup a bit too neutral) - same sides for all the mains - tables veeeery close to each other - you will hear your neighbors' conversation, and you'll risk a catastrophe when sashaying your way to the WCs...

We walked all of Sancerre looking for the lunch we wanted. The places by the church were too…read moretouristy, the burger joint like every other, and no white tablecloths for the little guy. When we saw Le Bouchon filled with people we knew we were on to something and they did not lead us wrong. The typical salad of Crottignol chaud was perfectly dressed. For a simple meal prepared and served with care, this is the place.

A real wine bar with an amazing choice of drinks including spirits. Cherry on the cake the food…read morepart is made of Charcuterie and Cheese Boards and some surprises like Mousse de Poissons. Last but not least, the view on the countryside is just out of the world. What a gem in Sancerre.

From the owner: Le plaisir de manger et boire est une douce philosophie Hédonisme, épicurisme : la philosophie…read morecommence souvent dans l'assiette et par un bon verre de vin. Vous allez donc devenir un grand sage en fréquentant ce restaurant - bar à vins. Côté cuisine, ce sont des recettes françaises que l'ont vous propose, avec bien entendu un accord met-vin. La cave est fournie, accordant une large place aux crus du Val de Loire. Si un vin vous plaît, vous pouvez le retrouver à la boutique juste à côté et l'emporter pour prolonger chez vous le plaisir de la dégustation.

OUI! C'est vrai! It IS as good as it gets here! Le Clos Aux Roses in Chédigny (a tiny village, near…read moreTours - about 2 hours SW of Paris) is somewhat the 'new kid on the block' - in all of France. And, since they were recently written up (4 page spread) in one of France's most well-read magazines, they will be teaming with guests in no time. make your reservations while you can!! And be prepared to take a number. The space is quite small, but for France, it's roomy & comfortable. It's considered a gastronomique restaurant (fancy, upscale) and therefore, it has a lovely atmosphere, and only about 12 tables, with lots of 'room to move'. It is actually an old house, and feels like it while you dine. Very comfy, indeed. It's run by a husband & wife team (she's the chef, he's the Somm/Host), and they are lovely, welcoming people you'll be pleased to meet. The food & drinks are top notch! We enjoyed starting with a glass of sparkling white, from the region (Loire Valley), and moved onto a gorgeous red with our meals. (please, see the photos!) i started with the pâte/foie gras appetizer, and my BF had the warm endive salad. Both were outstanding. I continued with the biche (venison) surrounded with a bit of root vegetables & puree. My partner had duck l'orange (with blood oranges, and root veggies). Amazing! We shared desserts...house-made lime, cassis, and passion fruit sorbet, and a perfect tarte tatin = french apple pie. Superb! We cannot give it enough stars! ***** The bed & breakfast rooms, upstairs from the restaurant are very roomy, comfortable, clean, tastefully designed and provided the most incredible night's sleep ever. It's very dark, and very quiet. The bathroom was amply stocked with toiletries and towels, and there is plentiful hot water, with great pressure for your shower. No worries. There are only a few rooms available, so you should book far in advance to make sure you get one. You won't want to go anywhere else after your fabulous meal, and you won't want to have your café au lait et pain du chocolate anywhere else, in the morning! Le Clos Aux Roses is a true gem, run by a wonderfully friendly family. It's not touristy (yet!), so if you are looking for an authentic French experience, visit them soon!