The best pastry shops Pays de Chinon

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.

Founded in 1842, the Duchess Anne is a gourmet institution, for the fine mouths of Saumur and Clisson. In a soft and refined setting, in a vintage 19th century style, the small tea room, with its modest but delicate atmosphere, often sees its tables taken over by the people of Saumur, so well suited is it to the delight of a sweet break, such as a pastry or homemade chocolate. For 25 years, the Godineau family has been in charge; in 2010, the parents left the keys to the house to their son, François, and his wife, Céline. In this way, the tradition is perpetuated, while quality is always present. To be convinced, just try the macaroons and other chocolates, the creations of individual or family cakes as well as the divine Christmas logs, you will quickly know why! Viennese pastries and petits fours are also excellent: something to satisfy all tastes. Another good point is the reasonable prices charged, especially for the quality of the products. Everything is in place to have a good time.

Feeling a little hungry while you're in Chinon? Visit the Ayrole patisserie-chocolaterie, known for its gourmet delights. Since it opened over a century ago, this address has been offering top-quality artisanal products. Today, pastry chef and chocolatier Patrice Ayrole is at the helm of this establishment, where his speciality is on display: the tarte du vigneron (trademark registered in 1994), the real thing, the only one, the best! You'll also find sweets such as "langues de femmes", another house specialty, and chocolates.

Pierre Colin, a pure Chinaman, has opened a very nice shop in Chinon. He could have become a rugby player, but he preferred gourmet pleasures. We thank him for having chosen this path as he is so talented and his creations are exquisite. After seeing him working in his glass lab, enter the shop and discover his lemon tart, or his rum baba. Ephemeral creations, seasonal products... We recommend it to all gourmets!