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Nicolas Léger offers chocolates and pastries that are as beautiful as they are high quality. In this beautiful boutique with a refined look, the classics have an air of novelty, and the house creations are original and delicious. In individual cakes or to share, the gourmets are satisfied here. In addition to these delights, there are chocolates and numerous macaroons. And for special occasions, Nicolas Léger also takes orders. The reception orchestrated by Amandine is impeccable! An address not to be missed for the association of sugar and elegance. A favorite !

Welcome to the Goulay charcuterie! In this store in the Velpeau district, with its sober and contemporary decor, charcuterie is a family affair! You'll find all the essentials: rillons, 5A andouillettes, black puddings, sausages, fois gras, hams, homemade pâtés, filet mignon and much more! You can find creamery products, local products, as well as a variety of quality prepared meals. Our favorite ? The rillettes of Tours of course, not by chauvinism, but by pure greed and love of artisanal products!

The Halles building is far from being the most beautiful in Tours, but let's not judge it by appearances, rather by the quality of the products offered. And there is no doubt about it: the place is THE reference for food shops. Since 1866, the Halles has been home to pork butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, bakers, chocolate makers, cheesemongers, wine merchants and delicatessens... Professionals who make this place the largest surface of fresh products of the city center, and where the good food is king. An outdoor market completes the offer on Wednesday and Saturday morning.

The Hardouin company, bought out in 2022 by Père Champain, has been operating in the department for over a century, and has several stores, including at the famous Halles de Tours. Here you'll find all the products that have made the company such a success, including andouillettes au Vouvray, boudins noirs, stuffed pigs' trotters, rillons and rillettes. All good things to put on your plate, and enough to impress your guests with the guarantee of a regional tradition! A number of tempting takeaway dishes are also available.

Since 2013, Philou and Jéjé (former sommeliers) have been sharing their passion for wine at one of the best places in Tours to stock up on good bottles. Their selection is highly specialized, and they take care to taste everything! Take the time to chat about your preferences around the central island. They're sure to find something to delight you, with a smile. Exceptional wines from friends, as well as a wide range of spirits. Tastings are organized from time to time, and are always informal. We love it!

A Touraine institution! At Esprit Cacao, the chef Jean Michel Cailleaux, takes care to select high quality products in order to make desserts according to the great events of the calendar. You will also find all kinds of pastries, old-fashioned sweets and delicious chocolates made from top-of-the-range raw materials. It's simple, the smallest delicacy makes you want to eat! Do not hesitate to push the door of this chic, elegant and bright place. Possibility to order personalized products. Pleasant welcome!

Mickaël Guerche is one of the specialists in poultry sales. If you are looking for quality, then look no further, you have come to the right place. The animals are raised in the open air and fed with food specially designed for them. From the Vendée or Château-du-Loir, you will find chickens, guinea fowl, ducks and foie gras, the house specialty. And if you need advice on cooking, don't hesitate to ask the sales staff, they will be happy to share their knowledge on the subject. Another pearl of Les Halles.

La Petite Marquise is a bakery that makes our mouths water with its pastries, cakes and variety of organic breads! The talented baker has even won several awards from the Indre-et-Loire federation of artisan bakers and confectioners. The products are made on the spot by the whole team. Gourmets and food lovers will therefore come and enjoy an éclair or a sweet or savoury tartlet, as well as filling up on pastries for breakfast or an afternoon snack. They will also linger in front of the selection of chocolates.

A superb stall under the Halles to fill up on good fish. Salmon fillets, haddock backs, Arctic char fillets, saithe backs, sole, the flesh is carefully highlighted! We don't forget the shellfish, mollusks and seafood with shrimps, oysters, lobsters and other mussels. On the counter on the right, some trays are also available with oriental anchovies, spicy tuna, scallops and salmon terrines.

Before entering the Spice Palace, you didn't know that by asking for salt, you could be faced with more than fifteen different options! Fortunately, in this little shop with a thousand and one scents, the team is there to guide us and tell us the story of the products. Because it's not just salt: pepper is also available in a variety of seasonings, just like olives and other condiments (turmeric, curry, etc.). We are served by weight and we complete our shopping with teas, home-made preserves, or a good rum, unless we opt for the range of Monin syrups or a little sweetness to end this journey that awakens the senses.

At the head of this establishment recently installed in Tours, two friends, Philippe Comte and Marc-Antoine Bosquet. They have a good track record: best croissant in Indre-et-Loire in 2019, best king's cake in 2020 and semi-finalists in the program The Best Bakery in France 2021 on M6. You can go there with your eyes closed, the store offers products from virtuous channels and a range of breads from organic farming. Various breads, pastries, sandwiches, everything is of high quality, and we come back!

Tea time lovers can trust this shop to stock up on green, black, red and white tea. Teas are available in all shades here, with some organic proposals, great classics and original blends. We also listen to the customer's wishes, to help him make the right choice and prepare his beverage. The shop also offers teapots and other accessories, as well as a range of coffees roasted on site. A smart address for those who love tea or want to discover it.

A 100% organic and artisanal ice cream shop in Tours, we love it! Certified BIOED®, the company has a policy of responsible and organic purchases by favoring short supply chains. The ingredients are mainly from organic farming, with notably whole milk and fresh cream from the Monts d'Ardèche natural park. Macaroon, caramel, blackcurrant, praline, wild blueberry or more surprising but equally delicious flavors such as tonka bean and goat's milk, the choice is yours. Impeccable welcome and quality advice!

Coop Nature has 3 stores in the Touraine area and is one of the largest organic cooperatives in France. Born from the militancy of a group of friends concerned about healthy food, the environment and values such as the priority given to local producers and the quality of products, the store offers food, as well as dietary products, cosmetics, cleaning products and books. Activities are also offered throughout the year. And why not become a member to benefit from all the advantages?

This supermarket offers a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. It also offers complementary services such as Auchan Photo Tours - Nord, an Auchan service station and an Auchan delicatessen.

Tours is full of these small addresses that make all the difference and this bakery is one of them! Open your eyes wide, the mille-feuille feeds several people, and we're not talking about the viennoiseries and other giant homemade pastries that have made the reputation of the place for decades! One also comes to enjoy a beautiful range of organic breads, spelt bread and other special breads labeled. There are also lunch options, with sandwiches, quiches and croque-monsieur. Open on Sundays.

Present at Les Halles since 1988, Franck Bourdeau has proven himself time and time again. Rewarded for his specialities such as andouillette à la corde and jambon au torchon, we also like to pass by his stall to discover rillons, rillettes and traditional charcuterie. In summer, you can enjoy sausages with herbs, chorizo to grill, brochettes and thinly sliced poultry with lemon-rosemary sauce. In the same spirit, don't miss the inevitable Easter pâté or the lobsters and foie gras at the end of the year. The welcome is charming!

Located under the Halles, this bakery is one of the best in Tours and offers a wide variety of baguettes and breads, including sourdough bread, which you can choose to add nuts, figs or cereals. An address that we also love for its homemade pastries, including the inevitable tigré. Many other choices are available, with savoury tarts, sandwiches, just take the time to look at the stalls, you will immediately want to give in to temptation as it is so appetizing.

In this store, organic products for all. Food, cosmetics, childcare, pet food... All the standards of the mass distribution are here declined in organic version. Bulk and retail products are also available. For those who wish to pay attention to their food, their health and their budget, the label "La Bio Je Peux!" allows to buy organic products at low prices. Here is a supermarket like no other where producers committed to sustainable development distribute their products.