Gourmet products local specialties and wines Amboise

Founded in 1913, this pastry shop is a real institution here. Today, the third generation of the Bigot family has taken over. Take the time to taste the sweetness of the house. Succumb to the marshmallow teddy bears, the marrons glacés, the pavé royal, the delicious wells of love... The atmosphere is friendly and authentic. In winter, you can snuggle up by the fireplace; in summer, you can sunbathe on the terrace. The hot chocolate is divine, the tea served with delicacy, in fine porcelain. The house offers chocolate and pastry workshops.

History: The Biscuiterie d'Amboise, renowned for its biscuits, with a respectful taste of a centuries-old tradition, was created in Chambord, a stone's throw from the castle, more than 30 years ago. Its pastry chefs, passionate craftsmen, scrupulously respect the practices of yesteryear by using first quality ingredients.

Products: The flagship product? Le Palet solognot, a lightly shorn butter biscuit, filled with reasons macerated in rum. Since then, the biscuit factory has been enriched with about twenty tastier references, each one more delicious than the next.

Advantages: You will find all the products available in the factory store's displays... At tasty prices!

In Amboise, on the banks of the Loire, the Gauvreau bakery-pastry shop awaits you to discover its breads, pastries, cakes and chocolates. Éric Gauvreau, master craftsman, will awaken all your senses with thematic creations of pastries that follow the seasons. In the bakery, you will find a wide range of breads and special breads. Cocoa lovers will find something to satisfy their cravings with a wide variety of homemade chocolates.

Under Amboise Castle, the wine tasting cellar includes the products of some wine growers in the Touraine-Amboise appellation Area. There are white, rosé, red and wines obtained from the Champagne method. Visitors are entitled to a free tasting offered with a smile.

Here, 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!

Enter 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.

This 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.

Located 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!

In 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.

New to Amboise, this address is well on the way to becoming a must in the region. Sébastien previously worked as a sommelier in Michelin-starred restaurants, so he knows what he's talking about. He's a sharp, sharp wine merchant who knows exactly what he's talking about, because he tastes everything! In this conventional, organic and natural wine cellar and wine bar, he offers professional advice and a selection of wines from the Loire Valley and the rest of France, as well as charcuterie and cheeses. We love the friendly, lively welcome!

Not far from Amboise Castle, Art Is An Ale Brewing is a new kind of brewery. Katie and Matthieu are the link between France and the United States. This Franco-American couple brews their own American-style craft beers with French raw materials (including malt from the Indre region). 4 beers are produced all year round and several seasonal beers. There is something for everyone! Don't hesitate to stop by, in the restaurant or on the terrace, to share a beer, a board and, on certain evenings, darts or board games.