AMORINO
Read moreHere, everything is homemade with natural and organic products. The ice creams and sorbets are turbinated daily in the respect of the Italian tradition, no artificial flavours and no colouring have any place in these ice creams. The fragrances are bewitching, as is the presentation of the sorbets. Different flavours for all tastes: organic citrus fruits from Sicily, banana from Brazil, coffee, salted butter caramel, Amorino chocolate, passion fruit and many other tempting flavours (raspberry, hazelnut, mango, etc.). You can also enjoy pancakes and other sweets: chocolates, sorbets, drinks, pastries, macaroons... A real treat!
FAMILLE MARY
Read moreHoney is not only a matter of greed: its multiple health benefits have been proven. This brand, present throughout France, offers honey in all kinds of sauces: ampoules, jellies, capsules, syrups, tablets, lotions, oils, cereals, teas, etc. And of course, we also taste it in its raw and delicious form, with different varieties depending on what the bees have gathered (lime, acacia or eucalyptus are our favorites). A place to take care of oneself and where one buzzes with pleasure!
LES FROMAGES DU MOULIN – RODOLPHE LE MEUNIER
Read moreRodolphe Le Meunier is a multi-awarded cheese maker who exports his cheeses all over the world. He and his sister have taken up the family torch and continue their longstanding know-how. They have 400 m² of maturing cellars in La Croix-en-Touraine. You can find them on several markets in the department and, as a matter of course, at the Halles de Tours! It's simple, there's something for everyone, including an impressive variety of goat's cheese.
CENTRE LECLERC
Read moreE.Leclerc Tours is a hypermarket. It offers a range of services including in-store shopping and in-store collection. It also has an E.Leclerc cultural center, a gas station and a rental service. For shopping enthusiasts, E.Leclerc Tours also offers regular promotional catalogs. The service station offers different types of fuel at competitive prices. What's more, the store also offers practical services such as an electric recharging point, a postal mailbox, a photocopier and a catering service for gourmet breaks.
CARREFOUR MARKET
Read moreCarrefour Drive Tours Tonnellé is a supermarket. It offers a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. Carrefour Drive Tours Tonnellé also offers additional services such as tire inflation, photo printing, photocopying and a special cart. It also has a service station where you can fill up with fuel. The Carrefour Drive Tours Tonnellé also offers promotions and catalogs to help you save money on your purchases.
CARREFOUR MARKET
Read moreThe Carrefour Market in Tours La Riche is a supermarket. It offers a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. The Tours La Riche Carrefour Market also offers a catering service. Customers can also take advantage of the Carrefour Drive service to collect their shopping from the store's parking lot. The store also offers services such as photo printing and a service station. Customers can also take advantage of the Carrefour after-sales service. The Tours La Riche Carrefour Market also offers regular promotions and low-price products.
BIOCOOP - BIOCITÉ
Read moreBioCité is an address where organic food comes in all flavours! Located in the heart of the city of Tours, you will find a nice selection of food, grocery, home care and cosmetic products. The shelves are well organized to make your shopping more pleasant. The quality of the products is obviously the great plus of the place, with a beautiful display of fruit and vegetables that makes you want to eat healthy and balanced. This is the philosophy of the house. The welcome is also very smiling.
PASCAL CAFFET
Read moreAs in most of the Caffet boutiques in France, you can find here chocolates to be tasted individually or in boxes, pastries, without forgetting the eclairs and macaroons in multiple flavors. The Las Vegas dessert with its Venezuelan chocolate mousse, raspberry and bourbon vanilla coulis and almond crunch was even awardedfirst prize at the world championships! Gourmets will also find artisanal ice creams, ideal in summer, and individual desserts to take away. An address of choice when you have a sweet tooth.
AU TEMPS DE MAILLÉ
Read moreJust a step away from the market of Luynes, at the foot of the hill, the store is not very big but it is a real treasure chest! Julie offers a lot of local products, sweet and salty, spices, wines, beers... But also beauty products: solid shampoos, soaps, scrubs, deodorants and recently household products. Resolutely committed to an eco-responsible approach, she shares with you DIY recipes and bulk products. A fantastic place with lots of original ideas to please yourself and others!
FRISSANT XAVIER
Read moreXavier and Isabelle Frissant welcome you to the heart of their estate which includes the Touraine-Amboise and Touraine appellations. This family of winegrowers from father to son for 8 generations exploits its vines on 15 hectares, located in the heart of the Loire Valley vineyard. The vineyard is organic. The Amboise wines are made from the chenin grape variety for the whites and the côt noir grape variety for the reds. The Touraine wines are made from the sauvignon grape variety. They also cultivate a rare grape variety, the "Fié Gris", which stands out for its rich, delicate, smooth and floral side.
PLOU ET FILS
Read moreWelcome to Plou et Fils, winegrowers and producers since the 16th century in the Amboise area. Over the years, the estate has grown to cover 75 hectares of vineyards. The Gamay, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Cabernet Blanc, Côt and Chenin grape varieties are to be discovered during a one and a half hour visit with a free and signposted tour of the vineyard. To finish this walk, you will be able to discover the wines during a free tasting and why not visit the cellars in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
LA GRANGE TIPHAINE
Read moreEnter the heart of a family wine estate, created at the end of the 19th century! Since 2002, Damien and Coralie Delecheneau have been at the helm. A stopover is essential to discover and taste the great wines of Touraine, AOC Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine-Amboise and Touraine. These are organically grown wines, made by letting nature express itself. The result is a fruity and balanced nectar, for immediate consumption or to keep. The couple also offers a gîte that can accommodate up to 8 people.
GALLAND - EPICERIE DE TERROIRS
Read moreThis store is entirely dedicated to the French gastronomy with authentic products of the soil finely selected. You will find savory proposals: the famous rillettes of Tours, but also rillons, fish terrines from the Loire... On the sweet side: honey from the Loire Valley, cookies and sweets. Finally, the wines of the region are honored but you can also find a wide choice of spirits. Tastings are possible.
CAVES AMBACIA
Read moreLocated on the edge of the Loire, the cellars date from the 15th century. This troglodytic place is specialized in the old vintages of the Loire Valley. There is an exceptional wine library as well as a selection of wines from Vouvray, Montlouis, Chinon, Bourgueil and Amboise. A history and a land to discover through several proposals: sensory visits, 3D projections, tastings, oenological courses ... Amateurs or neophytes, everyone will be satisfied. Local products can also be tasted at the Bistrot l'Oppidum. Not to be missed!
DOMAINE DE LA GRANGE
Read moreBruno Curassier, artisan winemaker for 25 years, warmly welcomes you to his superb estate located on the banks of the Cher, near the Château de Chenonceau. Discover his wine heritage in a large tasting room. We are very fond of the AOC Touraine Terroir de Chenonceau which is available in red, white, rosé and sparkling. The artisan winemaker takes care to respect the rhythm of nature. His mastery of pruning allows him to obtain high quality wines. They have been awarded several medals.
DOMAINE BOURILLON DORLEANS
Read moreThe estate covers more than 26 hectares of vines on the slopes of Rochecorbon with a single old grape variety: François le Chenin. The cultivation of the vines is respectful of nature, in the family tradition. The reputation of this appellation is well established. You can buy excellent bottles on the spot (but also online) and discover the domain. Frédéric secretly keeps a magnificent sculpted cellar... Gourmet mornings and winegrower meals are regularly organised.
DOMAINE HUET
Read moreIn the heart of the Vouvray AOC, the Domaine Huet, created in 1928, has 35 hectares of Chenin, planted on three parcels with very different personalities: Haut-Lieu, Mont and Clos du Bourg. The culture here is biodynamic. The winegrowers are particularly attentive to their vines and their environment. No chemical products! Thanks to its long history, the respect of its vineyard and the pure and chiseled taste of its wines, the domain has a great reputation, bringing the reputation of Vouvray to its highest level.
CLOSERIE DE CHANTELOUP
Read moreIn the heart of the Loire Valley castles, this prestigious estate has been owned by the Duke of Choiseul and the Count of Chaptal. Today, Frédéric, Vincent and Willy, three passionate winegrowers, invite you to visit the vineyards and taste the AOC Montlouis, Touraine-Amboise and Touraine. All their products come from organic farming. Do not hesitate to visit the cellar but also the brewery, the three friends will share their passion and reveal some secrets of manufacture.
CHATEAU DE COULAINE
Read moreChâteau de Coulaine is an old family estate, handed down from generation to generation. Vines have been grown here since the 15th century. In 1534, Coulaine was mentioned by François Rabelais in Gargantua. In 1937, the estate obtained the Chinon appellation, and in 1994 it was awarded the "Agriculture Biologique" label Today, Tatiana and Jean Denys de Bonnaventure successfully manage a production distinguished by its purity. They'll be delighted to share their passion with you through guided tours of their vineyards, cellars and tastings.
DOMAINE DU CLOS DE L’EPAISSE
Read moreWine is offered in bottles or barrels. Yvan Bruneau suggests «traditional wine», a rather fruity wine, and «the cuvée of the fence», a wine of custody from the very old vineyards of the hillside.
DOMAINE DES VALLETTES
Read moreA property of 26 ha, on a clay-clay and gravel soil, with vines of 35 years old. Variety: cabernet franc exclusively. To discover: Saint nicolas Origin, supple, fruity, elegant and fine. Saint-Nicolas rosé, pale, very fruity, dry and round. Saint Nicolas Event, powerful, complex, long and slightly wooded. !! Traditional method all fine and rough bourgueil Old Vines, powerful, tannic and slightly wooded.
DOMAINE DES MAILLOCHES ET GITE
Read moreSix generations of wine growers succeeded in this biemont house of the late th century. Today Jean-François Demont and his family continue the Longue's long story. The wines have been recognized and rewarded many times: in Mâcon, Paris, the Vinalies (French Union of Oenologists) or served at the Elysée and Matignon. You can stay in the rural cottage 4 ears (calm and assured comfort; Reservations are made via the Gîtes de France). The area is ideal for exploring the work of the wine grower and tasting the wines of the Domaine.
DOMAINE DE LA NOBLAIE
Read moreSince 2003, Elodie and Jérôme Billard have taken over the family business. They are the third generation to cultivate on this high plateau with clay-limestone soils. 24 hectares of old vines, planted mainly with Cabernet Franc, and under the controlled appellation Chinon. The grapes are harvested by hand and the estate is certified organic. Result: silky and fleshy wines. Don't miss the open house on the first weekend of December, with the added bonus of gastronomic products offered by local producers.
DOMAINE DE LA SABLIÈRE
Read moreThe history of the Domaine de la Sablière began with two hectares... But the clientele grew rapidly and today 25 hectares of vines are used to produce high quality wines. Marielle and Nicolas, this young and passionate winemaker couple, invite you to discover their profession and the world of Chinon.
PLAISIRS DES TERROIRS
Read moreYou can find wines from the Loire, the South, Bordeaux, Alsace, Burgundy, and champagnes selected by Thierry from independent producers. A few bottles of rum and whisky are also available for spirits lovers. Don't miss the delicatessen section either, with cold meats and cheeses to accompany your aperitifs and meals. The great plus is that you can stop for lunch in a warm atmosphere, with tasty home-made dishes accompanied by a good glass of wine, of course!
DOMAINE VIGNEAU-CHEVREAU
Read moreThis 28 hectare estate has existed since 1875 and is currently run by the fifth generation! Since 1995, the estate has converted to biodynamic cultivation and the wines are certified organic. You will find in this cellar all the varieties of Vouvray (still dry, semi-dry, mellow and sparkling extra rough, rough and semi-dry). You will visit the beautiful troglodytic cellars where the wine is aged, but remember to wear a sweater, the temperature does not exceed 12°C! You will be welcomed in a newly renovated space.
BRASSERIE DE LA PIGEONNELLE
Read moreIn May 2003, Ludovic and Stéphane Hardouin created this microbrewery. Today, they produce beers typically from Tours: La Loirette, La Salamandre and many others. Pure malt beers, neither filtered nor pasteurized. This is why a slight deposit can be observed at the bottom of the bottle. We knew Touraine and its wines. From now on, we will have to count on its beers! It is a pity that the installations of this brewery are not open to the visit.
AUDEBERT ET FILS
Read moreThe tradition for the vinification of these wine growers from father to son will be appreciated as the property was founded in 1839. Bourgueil, saint-nicolas-de-bourgueil and chinon ages in the drums of this house that makes at the Domaine du Grand Clos. They are fortunate to have the full range of the various existing lands in their three designations: sables, gravel, clay-siliceous, clay-calcaires and pure tuffes, which will give these vintages their distinctive characters and their typical.
CAVE INSOLITE
Read moreIn this unusual cellar, François Chidaine offers winemaking styles that you won't find elsewhere. Biodynamic products, and wines from little-known, too little-known owners like Marc Angéli and his Anjou. Confidential" productions, necessarily limited in quantity, which also makes them rare. As for the wines of Domaine François Chidaine, the mellow wine is a reference. A whole range of wines produced in the respect of the environment and with a know-how resulting from the biodynamic agriculture!
LA CAV’ PAR 3
Read morePatrick and Antoine are always available to share their passion with their customers. They offer a wide selection of organic, biodynamic and natural wines. Wines from the Loire, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley, the south of France, but also from Alsace, the Jura, Spain or Italy, there is something for absolutely every palate. The two managers are anxious to present you with the best and since the welcome is particularly friendly, you don't hesitate to ask for advice, you always learn a lot.
CAVEAU DES VIGNERONS
Read moreThis house belongs to the same owner as the restaurant Le Saint-Nicolas Gourmand, and proposes to buy the wines at the property price.
CELLIER LEONARD-DE-VINCI
Read moreThis cooperative wine cellar offers wines of Touraine-Amboise appellation that can be purchased in bulk or in bottle.
LES CAVES DU PÈRE AUGUSTE
Read moreLocated 2 km from the famous Château de Chenonceau, Caves du Père Auguste welcomes wine lovers. These family-run cellars are home to top-quality Touraine and Touraine-Chenonceaux AOC wines. During a tasting session with wine enthusiasts, you can appreciate the finesse of these local wines. You can also picnic on site, or stroll through the vineyards with a breathtaking view of the right bank of the Cher and the Château de Chenonceau. Recognized as a cellar of excellence, the estate will also win you over with the quality of its welcome.
CAS’ AL DENTE
Read moreEvery day, Cas'al Dente offers Italian dishes freshly prepared by Valerie, a chef with many qualities. Gratins and lasagne whet the appetite at first glance. Charcuterie, cheeses, fresh pasta, you will also find high quality basic products to concoct some recipes at home. The delicatessen section allows you to stock up on condiments and wines. Present on Saturday mornings at the Blois market and on Sundays at Place Rabelais. You can also contact them for a catering service.
CADEAU ET CHOCOLATS
Read moreOffering or offering chocolates of all kinds: …, pistoles and......
MAISON LHOTE
Read moreAmong the city's delicatessens, Maison Lhote is a true institution. Located at the corner of the Grand Passage and Boulevard Heurteloup, you will find excellent products, and this since 1924! Dare to open the door to discover Loire sweets, spices and condiments, jams, preserves, seafood, sweets, teas, spirits from around the world and caviar. Come for yourself, but also to offer delicious gifts to your loved ones, the shop offers many gourmet baskets.
LA MAISON DU GATEAU
Read moreThe sign is the association of a pastry chef and a graphic designer who have combined their skills to offer a reference place for the creation of personalized cakes. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, baptisms and corporate events. You can also have a photograph of a loved one or a landscape printed on a cake. Without forgetting the multiple creations with inscriptions, decorations, including in the most unusual forms. An address to remember to make your desserts into pieces that are a pleasure to look at... and to taste.
JEAN-CLAUDE LAGARDE
Read moreCarnivores will be filled by the tendres and generous pieces that this quality butcher offers. Red or white, meat is here first choice. There is no mention of it, because good taste does not have a price.
LA MONTAGNE AUX FROMAGES
Read moreMarie-Thérèse and Thierry Cartereau select farm products that reveal the terroirs of all France and some Swiss, Italian or English specimens. A beautiful collection of cheeses made from cow's, goat's or sheep's milk, whose quality is not surprising when you know that these craftsmen are also ripeners. Other farm products found by the couple (wine, jams...) are also proposed. And as Thierry likes to innovate, he created with a baker the Balzacienne, a tart with Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine in homage to the writer.
MARCHÉ HEURTELOUP
Read moreThis small city centre market is located a few steps from the tourist office. You can forget for a few moments the hubbub of the traffic, between buses and cars that join or leave the city center, to concentrate on the stalls and the products offered. The shops are few and far between, but they will be happy to help you choose what you can eat throughout the week. They offer the essentials for good food: fruit and vegetables, butchery, cheese, and even organic bread.
MARCHÉ VELPEAU
Read moreProbably the biggest market in Touraine! On Thursdays there are a little less merchants and a reasonable number of people, but on Sundays it's a different matter: hundreds of onlookers and local residents come to do their food shopping there. There are also some clothes and various objects. It is not uncommon to see a street musician settling here. A cheerful mix of people. Going to the Velpeau market on Sunday mornings, alone or with the family, is a must in the life of Touraine.
MARCHÉ SAINT-PAUL
Read moreInstalled for many years in the Sanitas district, this market allows you to stock up on a variety of products at very good prices! Clothes and manufactured products are sold alongside flowers, and a whole range of fruit, vegetables and traditional or exotic foodstuffs. Spices, aromatic herbs, olives, mint... You can travel to the Orient while browsing the aisles. As a bonus, a great atmosphere. To embellish your kitchen and give your dishes a touch of the Orient at a low price, here is an address to note in your smart book.
LA FERME DES MORINIERES
Read moreThe Jamenot family has specialized in the direct sale of farm products; It will be possible to reserve its half pig or grass lamb that will be cut off on the farm. Poultry are on sale all year round, slaughtering is on Thursday morning. For Christmas you can book your turkey, goose or chapon here. You can also prepare a gift box with rillettes, blocks, terrine or foie gras. If you have a family event to celebrate, you can rent a room for up to people - with a boules. For fishing enthusiasts, a 6 ha water plan awaits you.
LA FOUACE DE LERNE
Read moreWho said that tradition was lost! Here everything is home and old. The speciality is the rabelaisienne rabelaisienne, based on honey and spices. This small round bread ideal for both aperitifs and small inserts. For the past four years Patrice Gauvineau has been preparing his traditional fouées, pre-cooked dough with rillettes and other tourangelles specialities. On request, the chef prepares fougasses, braided brioches and provides catering for all events. Typical and authentic this bakery is located in a beautiful tourangeau village. So do not hesitate to make a gourmande stop!
LES FLAVEURS DE LA TERRE
Read moreSince 2005, Jean-Christophe Laplanche has been one of those who make you love wine just by talking to us. This passionate man loves the land, the winemakers who cultivate it and respect it. The wines selected - because they are the stars - come from a healthy viticulture with respect for the soil and the plant. For example, we can find wines from Francois Chidaine, Fabrice Gasnier… Take pleasure and have emotion around a good wine with people we appreciate, this is a little philosophy of this pleasant house.
LE HERPINIERE
Read moreChristophe Verronneau welcomes you in an old freestone underground career of 3.5 km gallery where it completely plays its 9 hectares of vineyards in respect of Organic Farming. The harvest is done exclusively by hand, in respect of grape and traditions. The estate produces mainly white wines of name Touraine-Azay-the- AOC curtain. In the cellar, you will find wines from the bottle 5,45€ but can also watch a demonstration of the extraction of freestone and discover a natural spring. In addition to the usual tasting, also try that of organic fruit juices.
VINOTHÈQUE DE TOURS
Read moreOlivier Dubois, a wine merchant with a background in cuisine and sommellerie, welcomes you to his boutique halfway between the train station and Place Jean Jaurès. Of course, you'll want to take a look at the shelves highlighting Loire wines, before discovering other grape varieties such as those from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley or Languedoc... The range continues to evolve, with the pleasure of discovering new marvels from our regions, and a number of rums and whiskies will delight spirits lovers. Tastings and theme evenings are also available.
PLEINE FORME
Read morePleine Forme is a small paradise of natural and organic products, located between Les Halles and rue Marceau. Cécile, the manager, is accompanied by a dietician and a naturopath and all three of them bring you precious advice, simply to take care of your health. The shop offers an organic grocery store with gluten-free, sugar-free or salt-free products, organic cosmetics as well as a space with relaxing music CDs, ergonomic seats, candles... The little extra, you can be received individually for advice.
PASCAL ET ALAIN LORIEUX
Read moreClose to the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne, Pascal and Alain Lorieux's estate is located between two appellations. 20 hectares of Cabernet Franc vines: 12 hectares in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil and 8 hectares in Chinon (Cravant-les-Coteaux), on a clay-siliceous soil. They produce three vintages of each appellation, including a Chinon rosé. Concerned about preserving the biodiversity of the territory, the duo limits the use of chemicals to a maximum. They practice grassing and regularly intervene manually in the vines.