This place was very special and of course worth visiting when in Tours. I learned from my friend (local and history enthusiastic) that the walking nave around the altarpiece was usual in cathedrals across pilgrimage routes. In that way the pilgrims visiting wouldn't disturb the priest or service as much.

Very old and very peaceful. The stained glass windows are incredible as is all the paintings.

Free entry and it would be one of my favourite old churches, great design, immense height and stunning workmanship.

Cathedral is UNREAL. Feels like it was directly taken out of a movie or smth. I can't describe the atmosphere there. It's so relaxing, and it seems like you travel back in time😍😍😍😍😍

The first cathedral I have visited in France, keep my good memory stay here.

A beautiful Cathedral in Tours and well worth a visit. Tours is a lovely town and easy to walk around. Would pay to leave the car at a parking lot by the river and walk in.

A beautiful cathedral which is extremely informative, this includes information on all of the amazing stained glass windows that span the length of the building. You can access the majority of the building and you can spend as long or as little time here as you like. Well worth the visit.

This is an important basilica built over the tomb of St. Martin, the patron saint of Tours. We passed by while in the city recently and found this to be an interesting church to visit. Interestingly, the basilica history seems to have begun in the 5th century. However, the present building that you see was only constructed between 1886 and 1924 replacing the earlier medieval building that was demolished during the French Revolution. It is Neo-Byzantine in architectural style which would have been different to the Gothic features of the earlier church. The exterior and facade that can be seen today is fine, the interior nice to view as well. It includes a latin cross layout, modest decor and a crypt where you can see the tomb of St. Martin.

Saint Martin’s tomb is in the crypt, which is a must see. Another key part of this church is the main altar. The wooden painted ceiling is also quite peculiar

Greatness! This basilica is just immense and has the beautiful statue on top if the exterior dome. The true gem is in the crypt where Saint Martin is buried. Pilgrims used to be organized to pray in front of his remains

An old and interesting church. You can visit a room below the main stage. In this room you can find the skull of the priest of this church. You don’t have to pay anything to visit this place.

Lovely basilica. Open daily.

Night view is just perfect

Beautiful Basilica. Years ago, there was John Paul II.

This is a small but nice garden within the grounds of Musée des Beaux-Arts in Tours. The garden is very nicely manicured and makes for a lovely short walk to enjoy its grounds. There is a kiosk and a few chairs under the foliage of mature trees if you fancy a beverage or rest within the garden grounds.

Wonder gardens, a perfect way to spend a relaxed afternoon!

There is an ancient tree at the center of the garden. I recommend to see it!

Great and quiet

I love this gardens and play park for the kids and fritz the éléphant

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Beautiful, plenty of sitting

A nice small museum that took me about an hour to walk through. There is almost nothing written in English in the museum, so it's good to carry Google Translate with you (just one staff member seemed to know English). Lots of artwork from the 1800s from known artists, and also a few impressionist (and neo) works. Also a bit of modern work that was pretty nice. It's in a really old house that is interesting, and some sculptures and clocks on display. Easily worth the ticket price, and after several days in Paris museums this was relaxing since very few people inside. As I said, have translation app with you!

The best place for you to visit. It’s very interesting. It had three floors with art frames. There is a room dedicated to the history of Tours. You need pay 8 euros for visit the museum.

A thoroughly enjoyable walk through history! And the gardens were lovely too.

Beautiful building. Lots of history. Cafe in the grounds too with outdoor seating.

A good art museum with interesting (and some famous) works. A pity it has a common toillete when men, women, and children use the same lavatory area. Also, so of the employees (woman, white, seemed like manager or some kind of boss) is short tempered and completely in the wrong job of working with the public.

Walkable museum with a good collection of art.

A great collection of art, both classic and contemporary. Didn’t expect to see Goncharova, Monet, and other masters here. Definitely worth a visit

Not the same without Marco et Adrien. Nonetheless it was a great trip.

Old square in Tours with some touristy resteraunts. Pretty small square filled with resteraunt tables. Much nicer vibe down some of the old streets approaching the square and some historical sites, such as the old Executioners house which are worth hunting round for

Beautiful city, amazing old buildings. Love it. I will come again and spend more time.

Beautiful historic buildings, with streets lined with a great selection of bars and restaurants. Keep an eye out for ancient woodwork (in varying states of repair) on the ancient buildings. Lovely buzzing atmosphere, popular with Tour's large student crowd.

Lovely with fun restaurants. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the classic architecture of the area.

A lovely area of Tours. Been visiting now for almost 40 years, plenty of restaurants, plenty of bars, find the ones that suit your purpose. Or just wander around and visit the shops.

Great place to pretend you're cultured. I took a hundred photos and only looked confused in 80 of them. Would visit again for inner peace and outer selfies.

Well worth a visit, the museum is full of very interesting things that have been made, I could have stayed there all day, the workmanship is outstanding and the only thing I would have liked to see was an English translation, I would have loved to have learned more.

Good museum. Little in English. Introdctory talk in French and difficult to understand

An interesting insight into the history of the 'guilds', and precursors to trade unions. Also some fascinating examples of the items prepared for admission into said guilds, and the prized 'cane' acquired. Beware, dont follow Google Maps for the entrance, it is now from Rue Nationale, down the stairs in front of St Julian's, and to the left. (Stairs beside the small building on the corner of Rue Colbert, with the hairdresser). It is also only accessible by a steel staircase. Another display there, but only until Nov '22, is on the rebuild of Notre Dame (all in French).

A lovely little museum, full of hand crafted items from tradesmen guilds.

Very interesting to learn about this talented people! The museum is located close to the Rue National and it’s a great option for both kids and adults. I wish it would’ve been bigger, some sort of audiovisual guide would’ve been nice as well.

Beautiful museum with lots on display and friendly and helpful staff about the history of trades in France. Something totally new for me and interesting to see in its own unique place. Only about 2€ for students and free with the PCE!

Beautiful museum that illustrates with great details the history of French artisanal Corporations, how they work and what they do. A must-see if you are in Tours, also not expensive at all.

The botanical garden was delightful, featuring a diverse array of plants. Additionally, there were some animals, which added to the overall experience.

Lovely park and gardens with cute animals. They seem unbothered by people and dogs. I was able to take my dogs in which is kind of rare for a nice park with gardens. Free entrance and not many people in.

Lovely, peaceful, well maintained, huge variety of plants, lovely seating areas Play area for children. Animals seemed a bit superfluous.

Very nice gardens. Lots to look at and animals as well as plants. Plenty of shady seating if you want to bring a picnic. There are toilets and drinkable water from fountains. It is free.

This place is calm and relaxed, you can see some turtles, chickens and goats. In the Garden we have a botanical garden house, with three distinct spaces, such as a tropical forest and a savannah. You don't have to pay to enter, it's a pleasant walk.

It's quite a nice place to bring tour kids or just to chill out from the merciless sun of July. There are plenty of animals, many are domesticated animals so it's totally fun for kids to play and learn with it. The space is big enough for walks, strolls, and spacing out. Even found a wedding couple celebrating their big day in the garden last weekend. The entrance is free and the toilet is quite decent. Really helpful.

Me and my kid love this place. Quiet, pleasant, with educational values and with a playground. And with animals and mini zoo. Unfortunately, pets (e.g. turtles) are closed quite early and at 18 you will not see them again. Minus one star for short opening hours.

A really great experience. The courses are well designed and maintained, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Plenty of options even for very young kids. Highly recommended for a family visit

Cool place with a very nice and supporting team. The kids loved it.

Great value for all the family. Staff were super helpful. Highly recommend.

Excellent family day out. My kids aged 7 and 10 had a great time. The staff are super helpful. The zip lines are fantastic!

Fun for adults and kids. €16 pp for sensation course, 6m up and zip line above water, 3 courses. More are available

Amazing for families & a bit pricey but worth the price. Our daughter has some challenges and needed lots of help but Charlie assisted and encouraged her repeatedly during the day. In fact all the staff is super helpful and the place is well organized.

Brilliant! Really great high ropes activity for all ages. There's something for everyone over 3 years old as long as you are over 90cm tall. My 4 & 6 year olds really enjoyed it and it was great value compared to similar things in the UK, and possibly a bit better!

Well worth the 4 euros to visit the cloisters. Do take the information leaflet and read it as you go round. There is some amazing architecture on show however it is rather bare in the upper rooms. Be aware it is not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair as you have to ascend a narrow spiral staircase.

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(Translated by Google) Open Wednesday to Sunday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. US$ 5.00 pp. This former cloister is open to visitors and is located within the grounds of the Cathédral St-Gatien. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, La Psalette was a vocal music school attached to a church, where young people received a high level of musical and religious education. From the early Middle Ages (5th to 10th centuries), the cloister was the workplace of the canons of the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien. In the late medieval period, the chapter, also called the assembly of canons, experienced great cultural activity thanks to its manuscript copying workshop, the scriptorium, and its library, which was then one of the richest in France. Three galleries still exist today. At the corner of the north and east galleries, a magnificent spiral staircase gives access to the upper floor. It opens to the outside through large windows. Inside, a core leads the eye to the top of the screw, which ends in a coffered ceiling. (Original) Aberta de quarta a domingo das 14:00 às 17hs. EU$ 5.00 pp. Antigo claustro aberto a visitação, fica dentro das dependências da Cathédral St-Gatien. Na Idade Média e no Renascimento, La Psalette era uma escola de música vocal anexa a uma igreja, onde os jovens recebiam um alto nível de educação musical e religiosa. Desde o início da Idade Média (séculos V a X), o claustro foi o local de trabalho dos cônegos da Catedral de Saint-Gatien. No final do período medieval, o capítulo, também chamado de assembleia de cônegos, experimentou grande atividade cultural graças à sua oficina de cópia de manuscritos, o scriptorium, e à sua biblioteca, que era então uma das mais ricas da França. Três galerias ainda existem hoje. Na esquina das galerias norte e leste, uma magnífica escada em espiral dá acesso ao andar superior. Ela se abre para o exterior através de grandes janelas. No interior, um núcleo conduz o olhar até o topo do parafuso, que termina em um teto artesoado.

(Translated by Google) It is a very beautiful cloister and allows you to see one of the rose windows of the cathedral very close and well. There is also a super beautiful monumental spiral staircase. Currently there is also a photography exhibition. What I can't understand is that there are some chairs and ladies go sunbathe 😳 And €3.50 seems a little expensive to me simply to see this small space. (Original) Es un claustro muy bonito y permite ver muy cerca y bien uno de los rosetones de la catedral. Además hay una escalera de caracol monumental super bonita. Actualmente hay también una exposición de fotografía. Lo que no alcanzo a entender es que haya unas sillas y vayan señoras a tomar el sol 😳 Y 3.50€ me parece un poco caro simplemente por ver este espacio tan pequeño.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful cloister. Beautiful view of the cathedral. But the ongoing construction spoils the visit. Access to the cloister in the cathedral (Original) Joli cloître. Belle vue sur la cathédrale. Mais les travaux en cours gâchent la visite. Accès au cloître dans la cathedrale

(Translated by Google) I agree with the other comments that point to the odious attitude of the blonde cashier at the ticket office. During my visit to the cloister, I unfortunately experienced a very shocking experience. As a European Union citizen under the age of 26, I was supposed to have free admission to the historic monument. However, when I simply asked if the visit was possible, the receptionist replied, "Yes, it's paid," without asking me any questions or informing me that young people are entitled to free admission. So I paid €4 in cash, thinking this was normal. When I returned to calmly report this error, not only did the cashier refuse any refund, despite the fact that it was a cash ticket and therefore easily refundable, but she also held me responsible. She implied that I should have known before paying (which is absurd in a cultural venue that's supposed to inform its visitors) and spoke to me in a curt and condescending tone, concluding that she would "escalate" the situation, as if I were at fault. A completely inappropriate reaction. When I pointed out to her that the situation wasn't normal, she stared at me for a long time in silence, with a cold and hostile stare, which I experienced as intimidation. She spoke of "dissatisfaction" with me, when she simply hadn't respected a legal obligation to provide free admission. I left with a deep sense of injustice and the impression of having been ripped off, which is unacceptable in a public cultural site. It's a shame, because the cloister is worth the visit, but such a welcome completely spoils the experience. (Original) Je rejoins les autres commentaires qui signalent l’attitude odieuse de la caissière blonde à la billetterie. Lors de ma visite du cloître, j’ai malheureusement vécu une situation très choquante. En tant que ressortissante de l’Union européenne âgée de moins de 26 ans, je devais bénéficier de la gratuité dans le monument historique. Pourtant, en demandant simplement si la visite était possible, la personne à l’accueil m’a répondu : « oui, c’est payant » sans me poser de questions ni m'informer que les jeunes beneficient de la gratuité. J’ai donc payé 4 € en espèces, pensant que c’était normal. Lorsque je suis revenue pour signaler calmement cette erreur, non seulement la caissière a refusé tout remboursement, malgré le fait qu’il s’agissait d’un billet payé en liquide et donc facilement remboursable, mais elle m’a aussi tenue pour responsable. Elle a insinué que j’aurais dû savoir avant de payer (ce qui est absurde dans un lieu culturel censé informer ses visiteurs) et m’a parlé sur un ton sec et condescendant, concluant qu’elle « ferait remonter » la situation, comme si j’étais fautive. Une réaction totalement déplacée. Quand je lui ai fait remarquer que la situation n’était pas normale, elle m’a fixée longuement en silence, avec un regard froid et hostile, que j'ai vécu comme de l'intimidation. Elle a parlé de « mécontentement » à mon sujet, alors qu’elle n’a tout simplement pas respecté une obligation légale de gratuité. Je suis repartie avec un profond sentiment d’injustice et l’impression de m’être fait arnaquer, ce qui est inacceptable dans un site culturel public. Dommage, car le cloître mérite la visite, mais un tel accueil en gâche complètement l’expérience.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty cloister, breathtaking view of the cathedral! An architectural gem, the little leaflet is full of information. Sublime staircases and a wide range of gargoyles. Modern stained glass windows in the upstairs gallery :) 3€ entry, it’s a gift, thank you (Original) Très joli cloître, vue imprenable sur la cathédrale ! Bijou d'architecture, le petit dépliant fourmille d'informations. Escaliers sublimes et large éventail de gargouilles. Vitraux modernes dans la galerie à l'étage :) 3€ l'entrée, c'est cadeau, merci

Lots of fresh fruit, meat & foodstuffs. Perhaps a bit pricier , but the quality is probably higher. Bought myself a beef bahn-mi …on a baguette! 🙂 when in France….

Very good market. I strongly recommend the first fromagerie on the left. There is also good snack food around.

What a great find on a Tuesday morning! The best way to enjoy the Halles is to walk into it and take a whiff of every stand. Food is artfully highlighted. Beef, veal, poultry are respectfully displayed. Cheeses galore almost got me drunk just smelling them all! So now it's your turn to visit the halles in Tours and its surrounding..... It is quite a beautiful town!

Fabulous and so much choice

Fantastic food hall. Huge range of stalls and wonderful selection of products. Loved this place.

I want to come back and spend more time here! An amazing collection of pâtisseries, boulangeries, charcuteries, boucheries, clothing shops, and cafés. Tours is amazing as a whole, but if it's a rainy day, Les Halles will be a fun way to avoid the raindrops!

Mid-afternoon and many of the stalls were closed, but those that were open had a great range of food.

Food was delicious and could not be faulted. The service on the other hand, could be. The gentleman with short black hair was extremely friendly. Unfortunately the blonde woman serving our table was obnoxious and couldn’t hide her dislike of foreigners in the slightest. When we spoke in broken French she said she did not serve foreigners. Very rude. Her colleague did serve us but it put us off from returning again the next night. I otherwise would have returned because the food was delicious.

Amazing food. I found the person serving to be consistently miserable and quasi impolite. It's rare I complain about staff. She needs to cop herself on.

Food is good, wine is friendly.

wonderful! great food, excellent service. small menu, very French and specialities from the region. Couldn’t recommend this place enough for some authentic French cuisine, at its best, paired with impeccable service.

Fantastic modern French. Brilliant

Absolutely loved it here. They seem to have a strong focus on providing regional dishes and nothing else. The couple we were with were a little put out that they wouldn't make us Aperol Spritzes, but Kirs we had instead were delicious. We had the three-course set menu for €35 (plus a small supplement for foie gras) and everything was delicious. I'd recommend the salad with pork lardons and fried foie gras. This isn't the kind of place that will pander to their diners' whims but it's a great place to go for an authentic taste of Tours.

This was the best meal we ate in France. The coq au vin (chicken) and filet mignon (steak) were outrageously delicious. Highly recommend. It's a normal price for dinner time - about 15-20€ per person.

Traditional French cuisine served by an excellent staff. The staff were incredibly attentive and polite. The food was beyond compare. The restaurant is situated in old Tours and picturesque as well as comfortable.

Delicious food and a good selection of local wines. We walked in off the street and were lucky to get a table - I would recommend booking! Staff were attentive and very accommodating.

Lunch: The avocado tartare, fish fillet and duck breast are delicious. Reservations are recommended for lunch. There may be no seats available at the walk-in. Located in the old town. Dinner: Eat here again for the duck breast. Tonight's duck breast is perfect. It was the most delicious duck breast ever tasted, and the pumpkin puree also went well with it. Salmon as a starter is okay, but the salmon only has two small slices. Monkfish as a main course looks great (there are pictures to prove it) but the taste and texture are average. Pineapple Tart as dessert tastes so good and fresh. The bread that came with the dish was cold and hard, the worst I have ever had in recent times. I understand that it is difficult for a restaurant to maintain a high level of standard in every dish. Service has always been professional.

We were lucky enough to get the last available table at 7:30 on a Friday evening not having booked. Delicious meal (faux fillet & lotte) with a great Saumur Champigny veilles vignes to accompany.

A simply superb restaurant that serves truly unique and excellent haute cuisine plates. Everything is curated in the small details, everything is simply perfect! Menu changes over the year to take advantage of seasonal food. Service impeccable, atmosphere as curated as the food. Please be sure to book in advance, at least the day before!

Michelin quality food in a relaxed atmosphere. Dined here with my family. The service was great despite the restaurant being very full. The food was outstanding, there was not one thing that my entire family did not like. The tiramisu and ice cream were favorites. The cored cheese was an interesting novelty that had some very unique flavors.

Excellent meal. Good, professional and friendly service. Very good value for money - would definitely return.

Amazing service! While the food itself is with common taste, it is perhaps the best you can find in a small French town like Tours.

The food was very good and the recommended sake was also very good. Had a great night!

Good Japanese restaurant, everything fresh as expected. Portions are small so not amazing value for money. Limited options for lunch (extended menu only available for dinner). This rating is for the lunch menu.

Very calm atmosphere, good quality traditional food with top-notch service.

Best.Japonais restaurant I've never tested with the real Japonais cookers and the servers who speaks Japonais as well. There is no low quality sushi, but a real Japonais cooking that the Japonais people eat everyday. Go and taste even if the middle rang price.

This restaurant is overated. There is only one menu. No options at all to choose from. Fish is fresh but if you do not like raw fish don't come here.

Not open…. Even though it says open on Google. Will open on 1st September 😞😞

Absolutely outstanding! My parents and I dined here during our two weeks in France, and it was by far the restaurant we enjoyed the most. Everything — from the food to the atmosphere — was exceptional, and the evening created core memories for us. Living in Australia, I don’t often get to share such special moments with my family, so this experience meant a great deal. Truly grateful and can’t wait to return! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I will out 10/5 if I can. After 3 years in France I will say this is the best restaurant I have ever been ( including one star michelin restaurants). Will be there next time I go to Tours, it worths every euro!

The quality of the dishes is really good! Meanwhile there is a charming and friendly Madame who explains each dish very kindly and carefully.

Great experience, tasty traditional food…and lovely chief for a best service! You want to feel home, go there!

This an outstanding restaurant featuring Michelin star quality French cuisine as well as wonderful and thoughtful service. Excellent cuisine without pretentiousness.

Great restaurant, probably the most expensive in town, but worth every penny. I recommend it!

One of the best dinner i ever had. All is perfect.

Had a fabulous filet of sturgeon here. Best fish dish this far on our Loire vacation.

The food in general is quite good, but sadly our dining experience was extremely poor. We ordered the sturgeon fillet, which was cooked well but did not taste fresh and had a strong "fishy" smell. We informed the waitress but was told that the fish is "fresh". We chose to send the barely eaten dish back, but was regardless fully charged for it. We did not mind being charged but were left extremely disappointed as there was no effort to remedy the dish nor were we given any apology or explanation for the bad dish. In the end, the food was not worth the poor treatment we received.

Had my first good French restaurant experience there. For main course I had a little chick with delicious white sauce that complemented the dish with just the right amount of cream and saltyness. It was presented by the chef himself, and even though I don’t understand French, you could tell that he had put his heart and soul into it. The dessert was chocolate fondant with red currant sorbet. It absolutely melted together both in flavor and in texture. Overall just everything hit the right note and formed together an amazing experience.

Very, very good meal!

One of the best restaurants I have ever been! I ate gigot d’agneau and for the dessert Île flottante, absolument délicieux!!

Honestly a very conflicting experience. While everything is cooked perfectly, the main issue was the sturgeon fillet. It had a very strong fishy taste that suggests that the fish is not fresh.

Very good homemade beef Tartar. Local “Brasserie” with local food and atmosphere.

We came here for dinner on our visit to Tours. Firstly, the staff were very friendly and accommodating to our young baby. I speak a little French, but the waitress was very patient with me. Of the starters, you have to try the egg, asparagus and focaccia, it was just beautiful!!! The salmon tartar was ok, but nothing amazing. The coriander seeds and fennel overpower the salmon, which lacked a bit of flavour. For the main course we both had the Octopus, which was just fantastic! I would definitely recommend this, and it was the highlight of the dinner. The octopus was very cooked well. For desert my wife got the chocolate ball (Pétanque), which was very light and hit the spot! Not too heavy, just perfect. I got the lemon curd desert, but I have to say the chef was trying too hard with this. There was far too much going on. There was a cream, then a lemon curd, more cream, a meringue on top, with white chocolate, a sorbet and meringue pieces. It’s just too much, and way too sweet. I would suggest not trying to have too many elements, and simplifying it, because the lemon curd was delicious I have knocked a star off because the salmon was a bit bland and the lemon desert was too sweet for my liking. But overall this was a nice restaurant and a tasty meal

Went there for lunch when visiting Tours. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent! I highly recommend the desert which was a work of art.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Staff were kind, attentif and helpful. There was a “stagiaire” who looked after us tonight, and he was wonderful. If you read my review - thank you! The menu was incredible, and I wish I could have ordered everything. While they do not offer a menu deal, the food is very good value for price and fair for the quality. I would come back here again and again, and recommend it highly to any curious foodies in the region. They were also very accommodating to a gluten allergy.

Delicious Food. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Gnocchi for entree 👍🏼 Pork Steak & Bavette 💯 Lemon meringue dessert 💯

You better book (3rd time lucky for us). This place has been recommended by many local friends… it was just the best experience we had in France. The food was fine, delicate, delicious and great wine list (small producer of the region) Our favorite dish was an entre an egg.. yes an egg.. but a way to cook it and prepare it: just magnificent. Congrats to the chef ! We will be back !

An amazing thanks to the team and to Sylvestre....such a fantastic time. Such good food.... OMG You can't miss this place... The best ever sweetbread I've ever eaten in my entire life.... that's to say....even l'Arpège was nice...but that crunchy coating.... Somptueux Wine selection to perfection....

You must come here if you visit Tours!☺️ The quality of the food is incredible, excellent atmosphere. The staff is very kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend it.

We enjoyed a full 3 course menu with wine recommendations from the very helpful staff. All very very good.

Friendly, bilingual and attentive staff, and an amazing quality food!. The place to go if you're looking for a more casual but exquisite french restaurant experience.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to bite directly into the concept of regret, may I suggest the lamb chops at Les Canailles? They arrived at the table looking suspiciously lively — like they might still be plotting their escape. I like my lamb pink, not bleating. These weren’t rare — they were practically reincarnated. I half expected them to start chewing me back. Imagine a culinary thriller where the lamb wins. That’s what this was. Texture? Think jelly with ambition. Flavor? Somewhere between “vague iron” and “fridge panic.” Honestly, I’ve had better luck gnawing on IKEA furniture. In short, if you’re on a raw food diet and hate yourself, this is your dream meal. Otherwise, run. Fast. Cooked.

We went to this restaurant anticipating a great experience given the reviews we had read. Unfortunately we didnt read enough reviews as our disappointing experience was echoed by other reviewers upon closer inspection. Our appetizers (the mackerel) arrived quickly but it seemed like the fish was barely cooked. The main course didnt arrive quickly. It was clear after 40 minutes of waiting for our main course that they had lost our order, given that tables around us were being served when they had arrived after us. When I raised the issue they responded that the food was only minutes away. One of the two meals that finally arrived (the steak) was ice cold - like it had been precooked and not warmed up. We sent it back and it arrived back heated up but the rest of the food on the plate was still ice cold. there was no apology from the server and when we pointed out the issue the waitress was dismissive. We have found other reviews that point out the same behaviour. It seems like they are unwilling to take accountability when they make a mistake and the customer suffers. Hopefully if you dine there they wont make a mistake.

We enjoyed a 3 course formule for lunch. Service was warm and friendly, and the venue was entertaining for people watching along the busy street. The food was very good and looked like art!

The lamb chops were extremely disappointing. Despite the €7 supplement, the dish was almost entirely fat, with barely any edible meat. The texture was greasy and unpleasant, difficult to cut, impossible to enjoy. We raised the issue with the staff, but nothing was done. No apology, no solution, just a shrug. For the price and the quality, this was unacceptable. I’ve had more satisfying meals at airport vending machines, and at least those don’t pretend to be gourmet.

Super little restaurant, with simple but inventive food, a great wine list and a cosy, friendly atmosphere. Special mention to the excellent service, and my very generous and delicious scallop starter. The two of us had 3 courses and wine for 100€.

really value for money friendly staff, professional service though no English menu, staff could speak fluent English lovely place with stylish deco food with selective ingredients and of course delicious taste all perfect!

Reasonably priced and tasted really good! Ordered the duck for my main and the tarte for dessert. Staff are all friendly and quick as well. Very cool little bistro!

Heard good thing about this place but I was a bit disappointed. The veal and potatoes was a bit tasteless and very simple. It wasn't bad, but probably a bit overpriced compared to other places nearby.

Great food, service from trendy tattooed waitress very sulky unfortunately!

Excellent restaurant

Exquisite service and food. Tres bien!

Great lunch!

The best meal of our stay in France and one of the best meals I have ever eaten. We had the tasting menu which was primarily a selection of exquisitely prepared raw and cold seafood and fish. This was perfect because it was scorchingly hot in the Loire. The crudo was, by far, the most delicious I have ever eaten. Many courses were finished with exquisite flowers, all edible. My husband who does not give compliments lightly said the meal was spectacular and I agree. Do not let the rather unappealing location off a main road deter you. Once there, the magic begins.

What a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly informative and slightly more relaxed than your usually haute cuisine. The food was excellent for a smaller city and beautiful beautifully presented. One of the best restaurants in Tours!

This restaurant was recommended to us and what a great recommendation it was! The situation is in what appears to be in a small Chateau which has been tastefully refurbished, there are no garish ornaments to make up for any short-comings in the food that one sees in so many establishments these days. The welcome was warm and friendly even for two rosbifs who mangled their language. The menu was not over complicated and the wine list very comprehensive, with great options for any taste or wallet. The food arrived promptly and what a delight it was; the chef has a touch of genius in being able to create dishes that were both subtle and surprising at the same time to the extent that one had to savour every mouthful to marvel on the flavours and the inspired combinations. Do not misunderstand me, this is not a shocking Heston Blumenthal experience, the combination of flavours was enchanting but never challenging. We will remember our visit to La Roche Le Roy as one of our best dining experiences ever and that is no mean feat.

A hidden gem just 5 mins from Central Tours. Superb set course menu seved outdoors in a beautiful old courtyard. Every dish was a-ma-zing and the staff were a delight. Highly recommend.

I have mixed feelings about this place. Most dishes were great but none of them were truly unique and remarkable. I have no doubt about the quality of each ingredient and the chef’s talent but I must stay 85€ per person feels a bit too much when we leave the place without the very feeling of “this or that dish was incredible”. We still had a good time though, service was both very welcoming and professional. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also very nice.

Our group booked this wonderful jewel in Tours thanks to our amazing tour director. The menu was sublime in every aspect and the service was impeccable, attentive, timely, and truly enhanced the experience to another level. The chef's execution of everything from the welcome morsel, to the amuse bouche, to the lobster entreé, and the fish and soufflé was flawless. Flavors were truly complimentary and the wine pairings elevated each course as well. I wish I could return more often, but I will always have the unforgettable memories.

This is an amazing place to dine - I was googling restaurant to share with a friend who is travelling in France. Truly an experience no one should miss ! 5⭐️all the way.

We had lunch. Very good food. Very nice combinations, nuance tastes. Recommended wine was a very good fit. Absolutely wonderful with friendly good and quick service.

When I walked into this cozy little place with the vintage vinyl on the wall, I thought yes, I made the right decision. But the experience went a bit down hill with the rushed service. For lunch service there was only a waitress who bearly speaks any English and a waiter who was constantly running around. We managed to get our order in with rushed explanation of the food and wine. And the starter arrived before any wine appeared. The veal head was amazing hence the 2 stars I gave. But my main course of fish fillet was raw in the middle. Apparently this is how the chef preferred, which was not mentioned. It was taken back to recook which resulted in very over cooked fish and vegetable and i just couldn't eat it. For a restaurant that has such good reputation and clear potential to be great, I was disappointed mostly due to the service. I was clearly an unsatisfied customer left half hungry, but nothing was offered apart from keep trying to justify what the chef did. Clearly the management didn't care about my custom as they know I won't be back probably. But I feel i should warn other English speaking only potential client to be careful what you order. Take time to understand how it was cooked and not be rushed.

A delightful and friendly restaurant with delicious food. Staff extremely helpful and efficient. Their menu varied and definitely designed thoughtfully. I personally loved the Japanese inspired tuna starter it had the essence of Japan with a French twist.

A delightful experience. Warm, knowledgeable and with an amusing sense of humor. Excellent cuisine bien fait.

One of the best overall experiences we've had. The food and wine were out of this world. The chef and his wife treated us like family, making the meal pure fun! We learned to "never trust a skinny chef!"

Great service, fantastic food.

Great service, amazing food. All tasted super fresh and was brought very quickly to our table. Cheese plate to finish of the meal was awesome. Check this place out!

They know they need to add more seating. 30 people with children roaming the waiting area and no chairs to sit. Also many Sexisme posters accusing woman on bringing Fake luxury fashion items as if men doesnt buy fake. On arrival a very outdated poster says "a real lady doesnt buy fake" and the penalty is up to €1000. Dont they know that most of fake luxury item wholeseller are actually men?

Second flight from this airport and just the same as the last one in August. Nice little restaurant/cafe area before check in, However, the staff obviously hate their job people or both. Window frames full of cobwebs, all the way around, not a good sign and spoils the overall look. Decent manager I'd needed for improvement.

Tours Airport (TUF) is very small but extremely practicable to access the Loire Valley or Brittany region. Amenities are very basic, there is one restaurant (before security check) and a few vending machines. There is no coffee or restaurants after security or paper control. Due to its size, you can afford to arrive 1h before your flight take-off. Upon arrival, you will easily be out of the airport 15-20 minutes after landing. Car rentals (Europcar and Avis) are present on-site. Taxi services seem to be only upon request, so make sure to pre-book if you need one. No train connects the city centre to the airport. Don't expect great luxury. This is a small regional airport, but it's still much better than having to fly to Paris and drive or take the train for long hours.

Very small airport with hardly any facilities. Restaurant was closed in peak summer months. Had 3 vending machines after security but the cold drinks machine was broken. Useful to get to stanstead

The tiny departure shed has enough seating for about 1/3 of a plane's capacity. Don't go through until the last moment!

Not enough seating at all. The food wasn’t great. Overall not the best experience.

Really small airport, with only two gates. Since we got very long cues in the Ryanair desks at Stansted for the visa check, we thought it would be smart to go early. We couldn't find the opening hours anywhere and decided to go at 6h30 for our 9h30 flight (the usual three hours early for international flights). Not only was the airport closed but even when they opened the front door, it took another half hour for functioning hours. There aren't any water fountain in the whole airport, only pricey vending machines and a small bar/restaurant that wasn't even open at this time. I'm adding a photo with the schedule (may/2023) hope it helps anyone else not to stand in the cold for too long. Next time I'll be taking an afternoon flight or much rather take a train out of Tours.

Tiny little airport, no shops available, the restaurant has been closed for a very long time! It is quick and efficient through security checks. Friendly staff. Clean and tidy. There are a few vending machines in the waiting area.

No facilities here, a very small airport but makes for very quick arrival with hand luggage, only a very few minutes. No hire cars out of hours, had to hire with Turo. Online taxi bookings expensive for transfers, but Uber available much cheaper.

A small quiet Airport with very few fights. I had a great experience here as the staffs were super friendly. You can reach from the AirPort transfer from the train station. tickets are also cheap from here:)

I've arrived today for the first time in Poitiers airport. Small, clean, only walking distance from the city. This is important to anyone because no bus service between the airport and Poitiers. Only taxy. Should be done something about it.

Flew out of poitiers yesterday and was very happy to see that it has been improved and security area is much bigger than before. The security and border staff were so extremely friendly and helpful. Adding a bar in departure lounge also a great improvement and bring allowed to sit outside whilst waiting watching the sunset with a glass of wine was blissful, despite Ryanair flight being delayed as usual

I got to the airport quite early only to find the place all locked up and closed! Not a soul was to be found anywhere! But Ryanair were definitely flying here and then flying back! I think the airport should at least have some information about when they open. Other than that, it was a decent experience going through this small provincial airport. Don't expect any frills though. No food or drink places, but they do have machines everywhere for snacks and drinks. UPDATE: Thanks for the response but your information is either incorrect or at least misleading. I asked about the opening times of the airport, not the reception. Your website does not specify any time of opening of the airport. When I arrived on a Sunday afternoon, the airport was completely locked up. I did call the reception telephone number as specified on your website, but guess what?! You are closed on a Sunday! So your information is not very helpful! What does a passenger do when they arrive on a Sunday afternoon and all the doors to the airport are locked and there is nobody around to speak to?? And your customer reception telephone number is closed! That's what the problem is!

Arrival at the airport one of the slickest I have experienced. However exiting the airport took half an hour and we inconvenienced many other as we had no idea that the parking ticket needed to be paid before driving out of the car park. Another person has the same experience even though he had paid for parking. Had we missed notices explaining procedure?