PÂTISSERIE NICOLAS LEGER
Read moreNicolas 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 !
AUTOURS D'UNE GLACE
Read moreA 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!
ESPRIT CACAO
Read moreA 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!
LA PETITE MARQUISE
Read moreLa 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.
LES BLÉS DE DEMAIN
Read moreAt 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!
BOULANGERIE VINCI
Read moreTours 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.
HARDOUIN BOULANGER
Read moreLocated 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.
L'ATELIER DU TALEMELIER
Read moreThe team of this business has made the bet of quality, and we are never disappointed. Behind a traditional shop window, the "talemelier" (baker in old French) offers organic, wholemeal, fig and nut bread, with a low gluten content... Tatin tarts and rum babas are served alongside seasonal fruit pastries, as well as quiches, sandwiches and salads for busy lunches. These beautiful products are also sold in the Halles de Tours. Note: you can buy organic flour and yeast to make your own bread at home.
CHOCOLATERIE BELLANGER
Read moreThe Bellanger chocolate factory is the story of a family with a passion for good things. You can find chocolate in retail or in boxes, sugared almonds, chocolate bars from France and elsewhere, ballotins, spreads... Some fruit jellies and a collection of macaroons complete the offer, with original flavours. The creations of the master chocolatier, Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 1982, are simply divine. In summer, enjoy the refreshing homemade ice creams. No guilty pleasure in sight, only happiness.
RANNOU MÉTIVIER
Read moreSince 1920, Rannou Métivier has been cultivating 100% authentic craftsmanship in the field of sweet pleasures. During a visit to the Halles de Tours, it is difficult not to want to look at this gourmet display. You will find delicious chocolates that go wonderfully with coffee, Montmorillon macaroons, cakes such as Bonne Mémé and Visitandine, but also teas, infusions and coffees. A choice address to make every gourmet break a refined and delicious moment. It is also a perfect place to buy boxes that will surely delight gourmets from all walks of life. An unmistakable address to please and please yourself!
BRIOCHERIE LELONG
Read moreAs in any city, there are a few institutions in Tours and the Briocherie Lelong is one of them. Open since 1907, it is the only specialist briochery in France! When you come out of the train station, you can smell the enticing fragrances coming out of the shop, so how can you resist? And the prices are not an obstacle. Plain brioche, with chocolate chips, filled with Nutella... Here, we know the subject matter at length and across the board! A small shop just the way we like it, full of charm and good things. Authentic welcome.
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.
CADEAU ET CHOCOLATS
Read moreOffering or offering chocolates of all kinds: …, pistoles and......
PINO GELATO
Read moreBorn in Orléans, this high-end brand created by master ice cream maker Fayçal Kabeeche has just opened in Tours. You can enjoy ice cream in winter or summer. After all, there's no season for excellent scoops of fruit, pistachio or chocolate ice cream. But this master ice cream maker has much more to offer, with formulas that combine waffles and ice cream, milkshakes and recipes that adapt to the highlights of the year. A great address for gourmets. Pleasant service and a charming welcome!
BAKERY AND CO
Read moreOne of the best bakeries in Tours! There is no doubt that the staff behind the ovens is full of talent to make all these products that seduce the inhabitants of the capital of Tours. The bread is crispy and delicious, with a large choice. As for the viennoiseries, pastries and other cakes, everything is wonderfully executed. Tarts, Paris-Brest, flans, eclairs, croissants, kouglof, there is something for everyone. At lunchtime, the bakery offers well-filled sandwiches and other tarts. Not to be missed!
KARINE & TEDDY
Read moreIn this beautiful little boutique at the start of Rue Lamartine, the visuals awaken the taste buds at first glance. The Saint-Honoré, the millefeuille or the raspberry-pistachio macaron: the flavors are well combined for a taste in the mouth that you'll want to keep for hours. The patisserie-chocolaterie also offers home-made viennoiseries and bread. And don't miss the chocolates and artisanal ice creams. So make dessert a special moment and come to Karine & Teddy!
LE FOURNIL DE LO
Read moreIn this superb address at the beginning of rue Courteline, the philosophy is simple: to offer artisanal organic bread. The store gives pride of place to eco-responsible approaches, and you only have to pass in front of the window to quickly get your mouth watering and not resist the urge to enter. The place only opens at the end of the day, perfect for picking up fresh bread on the way home. Breads are available on the stall: special breads, wholemeal breads, but also gluten-free breads... Brioches, pastries and cakes complete the offer.
AROUND THE BREAD
Read moreIn this family-run bakery-patisserie, the idea is to help you discover the delicious flavors of organic bread and natural sourdough products. Whether it's walnut country bread, muesli bread, country baguettes or tourtes de meule, come and try out the recipe that suits you best. You won't be indifferent either to the appetizing viennoiseries and pastries, or to the bakery's commitment to fight waste, offering a 5% discount if you bring your own packaging! Don't hesitate to order for your events.