The Loire Valley Restaurants
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1. Assa
$$$$ | |While Blois is graced with several acclaimed restaurants, Assa is a relative newcomer to the scene and a total standout. The spare, serene dining room offers river views and Japanese-theme touches, which is your first clue of what's to come: masterfully prepared Asian-inflected dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. The market-fresh multicourse menus change almost daily and revolve around a theme that might include fish, meat, and vegetables. Although there are plenty of French delicacies—duck breast, foie gras, truffles—dishes are unique; think creamy shiitake soup followed by smoked tuna with lemongrass sauce and baby vegetables. Finish with a plate of Loire artisanal cheeses and a glass of local wine from the impeccable wine list.
189 quai Ulysse-Besnard, Blois, Centre-Val de Loire, 41000, France02–54–78–09–01Known For
- Much lighter fare than traditional French
- Excellent price-to-quality ratio
- Beautiful views
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2. Le Petit Honfleur
$$$ | |There's plenty of good dining in Blois, but this cozy restaurant on a pedestrian street among Old Town's half-timbered buildings is a true gem. Not exactly undiscovered—it's a foodie favorite—it's small enough to remain true to its credo of local, seasonal, and original cuisine. The chef has relationships with several small local farmers, cheesemakers, and fisherman (the catch of the day is often fresh from the Loire River), which they use in dishes like escargots de Cour-Cheverny with local mushrooms and trout filet with beurre blanc and local green peas from Chambord. Desserts are heavenly, like the pavlova with local strawberries and rhubarb. Ask the chef for wine pairings, sourced from the Loire's top small estate grower-producers.
18 rue Beauvoir, Blois, Centre-Val de Loire, 41000, France09–72–34–06–48Known For
- Outdoor terrace on a charming street
- Good-value for high quality of ingredients
- Unique wine list with plenty of local wines
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
3. Le Médicis
$$ | |Decorated in a wacky Renaissance-meets-contemporary style with a coffered ceiling and white linens, this is the domain of highly acclaimed chef-owner Damien Garanger, who turns classic dishes into presentations—picture coquilles St-Jacques with bitter roquette, or thin slices of roast hare with a black currant sauce. The impressive wine list, a veritable primer in Loire wines, includes more than 250 choices. Though service can be brusque, word is out that this is among the better local restaurants, so be sure to reserve early. There are also 10 guest rooms on-site for overnight lodging.
2 allée François-Ier, Blois, Centre-Val de Loire, 41000, France02–54–43–94–04Known For
- Admittedly ugly building
- Lengthy dining times
- Reasonable prices
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. in Oct.–June, Reservations essential -
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