Gourmet products local specialties and wines Touraine

Jean Carmet's family home, a 15th century building, has been home to the Maison des Vins for more than 20 years. You will be able to discover the different vineyards and estates of Bourgueil or taste a dozen wines. Not to mention more than a hundred vintages sold at the estate price. You can also learn about the terroirs of the appellation and the secrets behind the vintages. All summer long, the Maison des Vins proposes in its Espace Jean Carmet an exhibition dedicated to the actor.

Initially a mixed farming operation in 1963, the estate gradually devoted itself solely to viticulture. 26 hectares of vines in AOC Chinon, planted with Chenin for the white grape variety, and Cabernet Franc, also known as "Breton" for the red grape variety. Elodie and Eric Herault and their son currently produce 8 different wines including red, rosé, sparkling, white and an old vine. A limited quantity cuvée is up for grabs! The family's welcome is always friendly and personal, and you will taste wines produced with passion.

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.

Created in 2017 by residents concerned about offering not only a grocery store but also a new space for conviviality in Rochecorbon, Label Échoppe is not a lambda point of sale. On the shelves, organic, local and bulk products. From foodstuffs to confectionery without chemicals, including natural hygiene and cleaning products. You will even find a children's book area. You can enjoy a coffee or a juice at the counter, unless you prefer the inevitable Sunday morning rendezvous over oysters and a glass of wine!

Au Royal Chocolat is the art of cocoa and the meeting place for gourmands! An address not to be missed for lovers of unique flavors. Here, you can find breathtaking pastries but also ice creams, and of course chocolates. All homemade by the artisan pastry chef and chocolatier. On the program: home-made pralines, ganaches, muscadines, fruit jellies, macaroons... Quality products that can't be found anywhere else! The pastry shop has its own specialties: the Royal Chocolate, the Montgomery, the Duo or the Plaisir d'antan.

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!

Pascal Bury took over the family delicatessen in 1990 to develop a catering activity. All the products are home-made and of high quality. As for the delicatessen, discover the rillons, the rillettes, the white ham with Guérande salt without nitrite, the black pudding, flagship products of the Touraine gastronomy... Among the dishes and menus proposed on the menu, the chicken of the Country of Racan with pears and the rooster in Vouvray. Award: Best fois gras 2021 (Federation of pork butchers 37.41.45). Contact him also for your events.

Following the death of Frédéric, Charly and Rémy, his sons, took over the reins of the family estate in 2020. 27 hectares of organic farming and manual harvesting have made these wines a reference in the appellation. The very typical terroir, composed mostly of sand and gravel in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, clay in Bourgueil, allows the perfect expression of the Cabernet Franc! Discover also Chez Odette, the new summer restaurant of the family.

The vineyard of Domaine Dutertre is located on three municipalities of the areas of appellations of the canary, ambush, crémant-de-loire. Wine owners for several generations, wines from the approximately 36 ha are quoted and meditated each year. Today, we find ourselves at the head of the family farm Gilles who took over his father Jacques. The range of the domain is offered in the palate with sumptuousness. The amateur of good wines is not ready to forget this red-ambush red-ambush red wine, a wonderful wine on guard, corted and fruity, this rosé rosé-ambush, dry, tender and fruity, this white-ambush white, from the channel but also the very charmic white loser picnic, round and fruity, golden with a finesse of extraordinary bubbles.

At the Logis de la Bouchardière, the cultivation of the vineyard began in 1850. The Domaine de la Haute Olive, in Chinon, joined the Logis in 2006 to ensure the continuity of the vineyard on Bruno's wife's side. The estate produces wines that are recognized and regularly win the highest awards in regional and national competitions. You can test the vintages with your eyes closed, you will not be disappointed. A discovery box available in the online store allows you to taste all the wines produced on the estate!

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.

You can shop in-store or pick up your order on site. In addition to charcuterie, Maison Galland also offers services such as farm reception and motorhome service. However, due to the current health situation, the annual "La Ferme en fête" event has been cancelled for this year. The next edition will take place in 2021. Come and discover the latest farm traditions at Maison Galland in Betz-le-Château.

The Charrette store makes it a point of honour to get the product directly from the producer to the consumer, avoiding intermediaries and allowing local farmers to earn a better living. For the customer, it is the guarantee to know the origin of what he buys and to exchange with the farmers who supply and manage the place. You will be able to treat yourself to quality local products, from vegetables to cereals, eggs, honey and meat. Another shop is located in Truyes.

The Domaine de la Chevalerie offers you an exceptional Bourgueil wine for tasting: finesse and fruity aromas. Created in 1640, this estate is a family history. The vines of La Chevalerie are between 30 and 70 years old. They benefit from a biodynamic culture. The vintages that stand out at the domain are called "parcellaires", which will allow you to discover all the diversity of the terroir of the AOC Bourgueil. You will discover all these details during your visit. And don't forget to bring back these vintages which are worth the trip.

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.

In this Chamberlain delicatessen with its modern storefront, the products, carefully displayed, immediately whet the appetite. It must be said that Vincent Fessard has received multiple awards for his rillons, rillettes and andouillette à la ficelle. We stop there when we feel like sausage, pâté, terrine or blood sausage. The store also offers take-away meals: vegetable flan, coucous, cassoulet and desserts. So many good things to enjoy at home. For your events, don't miss the catering service.

A 40-hectare estate dedicated to the production of Vouvray wines made from a white grape variety, chenin, also known as the white pineau of the Loire. In the winery, we offer you tastings of different ranges of wines: still dry, semi-dry and sweet or traditional brut or semi-dry. The vines are managed in the traditional way; the wines are matured in vats and bottled in spring. A relaxing moment that sharpens the taste buds. The winegrowers, Sébastien and Jean-François know how to transmit their passion for wine and their advice is precious. Very friendly welcome but remember to make a quick call before you come

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.

One of the oldest hypermarkets in the metropolitan area, which remains an attractive pole south of Tours. It includes all the food, as well as specialized clothing in clothing, tinkering, parapharmacy or newspapers and magazines, multimedia products and a few appliances. Regular thematic weeks (such as the September wine fair) highlight certain products at interesting prices. A ticket window and catering service are added to traditional offers. Drive service is located a few minutes by car.

Popular as far away as Japan, the macaroons of baker Pascal Debaud come from this small shop. Round, crunchy, these sweets are a delight! According to legend, macaroons were invented by the monks of Cormery in the Middle Ages. They are also called "navels". In the shop, which was recently renovated in 2020, the service is always smiling and pleasant. There are of course other small specialities and sweets, but also crisp bread.

Château and cellars dating from 1856. A vineyard of about thirty hectares. An exceptional terroir, a skilful blend of tradition and modern technology enabling Marielle Henrion, the owner and Champagne oenologist, to develop two traditional methods, one pure Chenin, all elegance, the other very aromatic, combining the power of Chardonnay with the finesse of Chenin. The same demand for quality gives rise to its AOC dry, sweet or mellow wines. Possibility of visits, tastings, stay at the château de l'Aulée in the gîte.

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.

The 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.

Fifty metres from the railway station, the most expensive area of the hyper-centre. We love the socio-cultural diversity of the clientele (even if we sometimes live with sacred loustics!), the kindness of the tellers, the managers too. It's a perfect convenience store to help you, with all the useful rays in everyday life, and what to buy before taking the train or bus.

Wine here is a true religion. A religion whose proselytes have their feet firmly on the ground, fortunately. That's why, certainly, they have this red hue... The cellar has existed since the 10th century, around the castle of Chinon. It was Pierre Plouzeau who bought the family estate and who now perpetuates a unique and world-renowned - and often rewarded - know-how (as much for its rich and delicious taste as for its "organic" virtue). Wines that will go wonderfully well with your family meals!

Another one of the many estates in the area that is well worth a visit! Christophe Gaudron has taken over his parents' estate, which covers 12 hectares. His Vouvray releases a quiet strength and bursts into a thousand bubbles on your palate. Attached to the traditional method, elaborated within the cellar, he produces dry and semi-dry still wines every year, sweet wines in good years, and always wines for laying down. A connoisseur, he passes on his passion with a smile!

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.

Les Belles Caves is the ideal place to stock up your cellar with great wines. The shop at Les Halles is elegant and you are received with great professionalism. The selection is sharp, with wines from the region and from other great French wine regions, to vary the pleasures and to travel from one territory to another. Spirits also have their place, notice to the amateurs. The price range is wide and corresponds to all types of budget. At Belles Caves, it is certain that everyone leaves satisfied!

La Cave Saint-Vincent offers a wide range of wines on a semi-private basis and, for the past few years, a fine selection of craft beers from the Centre region and beyond, as well as spirits and accessories such as whisky stones. Don't hesitate to ask the cellarmen, who will be delighted to guide you according to your tastes and budget. The atmosphere here is relaxed, but the advice is top-notch. Here, we prefer a "warm atmosphere reminiscent of a Lyonnais bouchon rather than an austere academy for wine intellectuals"!

You won't be disappointed to discover this place dedicated to the good wines of Chinon! Visit this former troglodyte quarry converted into an ageing cellar. The best terroirs of the appellation are produced here: chinon, savigny-en-véron, beaumont-en-véron, ligré... More than 700 barrels and tens of thousands of bottles of the greatest vintages. You will find very famous wines: different estates are grouped together to select their finest products. In summer, remember to take a warm garment for the visit!

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.

At Les Halles, poultry lovers have a choice of quality products with Bernard Ledoux's stand, which has been present in the area since 1974. The animals are fed on grain and then carefully sorted. You will also find seasonal game. If you need some advice on preparation and cooking times, don't miss the kindness of the shopkeepers, who are happy to share their know-how and tips, even if it is crowded at certain times of the week. An address to remember for a good feast.

This Wednesday and Saturday morning market is one of the oldest in Tours! There is always a crowd in its alleys to stock up on fruits, vegetables, eggs, fresh bread and cheeses. The aisles are rather small and you have to stroll through them with patience, but this adds to the charm of the market. It is also an opportunity to take the time to contemplate the stalls in the smallest details and to greet the producers, always open to exchanges about cooking or other topics! A friendly, gourmet stroll with an audience of all ages.

After 6 decades of operation in La Roche-Clermault, the Vazereau farm has opened a site entirely dedicated to welcoming the public in Cinais. The Laurent family's goat farm is a real educational farm, where visitors can watch milking without disturbing the animals, and have access to an educational room as well as a yoghurt factory from spring 2024, all in a place that is safe for children and accessible to people with reduced mobility. For gourmets, Vazereau products are available for sale at the site entrance.

Valmer Castle, famous for its Renaissance and Italian-inspired gardens and its conservatory vegetable garden, was awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label in 2004. Balustrades, statues and water fountains accompany the flowers, fruits and old vegetables. You will also discover an exceptional troglodytic chapel. The vineyard of appellation Vouvray extends over 29 hectares. After visiting the gardens, a tasting is offered in the shop where you can discover vintages having reached their specific maturity.

Located at the Halles de Tours, the Maison Clément is a very nice address for lovers of good products. You will find what you need to treat yourself with French or foreign products. Iberian pork meats, sardines from the Guidive, Kaspia caviars, François Pralus chocolates, spices... Don't leave the place without taking a look at the cellar. The local wines rub shoulders with other great French wines as well as a very nice selection of whiskies and spirits. Great names for fine and delicate aperitifs. The welcome is charming and the team is very helpful!

Collective sales point where 10 producers, farmers and wine growers of Touraine joined to propose you their good products, here we know what we eat, and where it comes from! No intermediaries, the producers come in turn to hold the store to welcome you. You will find fruits, vegetables, red meat and poultry, honey, eggs, cookies, wine, ice cream... organic, local and delicious products. And if you hesitate, ask as many questions as you want!

The 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.

It is difficult to pass through Indre-et-Loire and not be interested in one of the products that have made its history and reputation: wine! Whether it is red, rosé, white, sweet, dry or sparkling, there is bound to be a nectar for your taste buds. And the advice of Éva and Bernard, the new owners since 2023, is precious. They like to share their discoveries and knowledge around aperitif boards or during tasting evenings. A warm place on the waterfront where people like to meet, a must on the Loire à Vélo!

It is in his shop on the rue nationale that Philippe has chosen to share his taste of wine with us. As a true enthusiast, he is inexhaustible on the products he offers since it is he who chooses them with the greatest care. For example, find the particularly topical vintage "Qu'on vide 19" from the Jaulin-Plaisantin estate, wine from the Loire Valley and from all over France, red, white and rosé wines... But also spirits, such as these French whiskies with nice names (Aveux gourmands, Fin de Partie...). With advice as a bonus!

The Berger Frères - Vins Bio De Montlouis Sur Loire winery offers a selection of organic wines. The winery, called Domaine des Liards, also offers a drive-through service for easy purchasing.

In the heart of Villandry, Épicerie Gourmande invites you to discover its tea room, natural wine bar, restaurant and boutique. The team at this charming, multi-functional establishment welcomes you in a friendly atmosphere to help you discover or rediscover the pleasures of Touraine. Upstairs, you'll find a room for feasting, and you won't be able to resist lighting the fireplace, before discovering an unusual terrace outside. And if you feel the need, stay a night in the cosy guest room.

Daniel Jarry and his wife invite you to take a refreshing break in their 70-metre-deep cellar, where you can also admire a collection of over 2,000 bottles, some older than others, displayed right on the rock. This vineyard is characterized by its chenin blanc grape variety, grown on a clay-limestone terroir. You can taste a selection of vintage wines spanning several decades, with exceptional vintages including 1989 and 1990. For special occasions, you can buy magnums, mathusalems (6 liters) and salmanazars (9 liters). Payment can be made by credit card.