0 2026/04/16 04:46:33
Some fresh fruit juices for sale in Azay.
Some fresh fruit juices for sale in Azay.
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These following four images are from the Saturday Farmers Market in Tours. It is located directly beside the permanent covered Les Halles indoor equivalent, so one may do a 2-fer shopping there that day.
These following four images are from the Saturday Farmers Market in Tours. It is located directly beside the permanent covered Les Halles indoor equivalent, so one may do a 2-fer shopping there that day.
0 2026/04/16 04:44:21
The permanent Tours Les Halles market is very good, with plenty of variety and of course, excellent quality throughout.
The permanent Tours Les Halles market is very good, with plenty of variety and of course, excellent quality throughout.
0 2026/04/16 04:44:11
Not every day that we all can buy something edible from La Reunion!
Not every day that we all can buy something edible from La Reunion!
0 2026/04/16 04:43:22
Talemeir bakery is very close to the Les Halles of Tours.
Talemeir bakery is very close to the Les Halles of Tours.
0 2026/04/16 04:43:00
This was Mrs Z's fave.
This was Mrs Z's fave.
0 2026/04/16 04:42:43
Vouvray is a delicious white wine.
Vouvray is a delicious white wine.
0 2026/04/16 04:42:26
Wine has long been a major attraction in the Loire region.
Wine has long been a major attraction in the Loire region.
0 2026/04/16 04:42:13
Spot Mrs Z.
Spot Mrs Z.
0 2026/04/16 04:40:58
We went twice, research you understand.
We went twice, research you understand.
0 2026/04/16 04:40:44
Tours as a pair of nearby competing chocolate shops in its downtown center.
Tours as a pair of nearby competing chocolate shops in its downtown center.
0 2026/04/16 04:40:33
Sweets for sale at an Azay fest.
Sweets for sale at an Azay fest.
0 2026/04/16 04:40:17
The Nicolas Leger pastry shop in Tours is located kitty corner to the permanent Les Halles market. Their version of the Paris-Brest pastry (so-named for the inaugural bicycle race linking the two places) shown here is off-the-charts incredible. We fantasized about staging a 3am break-in to steal many more.
The Nicolas Leger pastry shop in Tours is located kitty corner to the permanent Les Halles market. Their version of the Paris-Brest pastry (so-named for the inaugural bicycle race linking the two places) shown here is off-the-charts incredible. We fantasized about staging a 3am break-in to steal many more.
0 2026/04/16 04:40:01
Hugo and his friendly partner run the God-send 'Le P'tit Marche' in Tours. It was a one-minute walk away from our rental. a stroll done through lovely Prenerbes public garden-park. Mrs Z and I took to referring to his bio store by the name of our own city's pre-eminent health food shop--they were so similar. Hugo (a pro photographer on the side) stocked the tasty Gaborit dairy line: the creme cafe was outstanding! His impossibly-pretty wife makes fantastic sandwiches, especially tuna.
Hugo and his friendly partner run the God-send 'Le P'tit Marche' in Tours. It was a one-minute walk away from our rental. a stroll done through lovely Prenerbes public garden-park. Mrs Z and I took to referring to his bio store by the name of our own city's pre-eminent health food shop--they were so similar. Hugo (a pro photographer on the side) stocked the tasty Gaborit dairy line: the creme cafe was outstanding! His impossibly-pretty wife makes fantastic sandwiches, especially tuna.
0 2026/04/16 04:25:59
The Return of the Son of Food and Drink...on the left is a jar of the aforementioned citrus jam made on site @Chateau Gaillard in Amboise. The palace/castle there is the most Italianate chateau of the Loire.
The Return of the Son of Food and Drink...on the left is a jar of the aforementioned citrus jam made on site @Chateau Gaillard in Amboise. The palace/castle there is the most Italianate chateau of the Loire.
0 2026/04/16 04:25:14
Delicious dish at an Azay fest.
Delicious dish at an Azay fest.
0 2026/04/15 22:05:55
Mrs Z and I were given a warm welcome both arriving and also departing La Maison Tourangelle. Two discerning cochons we were.
Mrs Z and I were given a warm welcome both arriving and also departing La Maison Tourangelle. Two discerning cochons we were.
0 2026/04/15 21:43:57
The sandwich board in Azay-le-Rideau trumpets rillettes and rillons, both traditional foodic items in the Loire. In Azay, check out Creperie Odette--must reserve ahead.
The sandwich board in Azay-le-Rideau trumpets rillettes and rillons, both traditional foodic items in the Loire. In Azay, check out Creperie Odette--must reserve ahead.
0 2026/04/15 20:51:52
French food is fantastic full stop. So is the wine and so are the desserts. More about those plus other foods in the next bunch of imagery.
French food is fantastic full stop. So is the wine and so are the desserts. More about those plus other foods in the next bunch of imagery.
0 2026/04/15 20:51:35
She will serve you VG tuna nicoise salad plus freshly-squeezed citrus (three flavours) from the estate's famed grove. DO NOT MISS BUYING SOME OF THEIR OWN RARE CITRUS JAMS!! World-class. Superb gift ideas. We'll show a jar later.
She will serve you VG tuna nicoise salad plus freshly-squeezed citrus (three flavours) from the estate's famed grove. DO NOT MISS BUYING SOME OF THEIR OWN RARE CITRUS JAMS!! World-class. Superb gift ideas. We'll show a jar later.
0 2026/04/15 20:51:04
Speaking of that chateau, here is its historical mock-up of a traditional boulangerie.
Speaking of that chateau, here is its historical mock-up of a traditional boulangerie.
0 2026/04/15 20:50:48
*If you remember just one thing from this TR, please make it the name of this jam company: 'La Trinquelinette'. Celine DuBreil runs her business out of Saint-Leger-Vauban. Her specialty is flavours that have long been out of fashion, grandma's recipes etc. We discovered her excellent product deacdes ago but have only been able to find it here and there. The Reine Claude flavour here on the right was actually made from an Italian greengage plum invented at the above-mentioned Chateau Gaillard. Mo
*If you remember just one thing from this TR, please make it the name of this jam company: 'La Trinquelinette'. Celine DuBreil runs her business out of Saint-Leger-Vauban. Her specialty is flavours that have long been out of fashion, grandma's recipes etc. We discovered her excellent product deacdes ago but have only been able to find it here and there. The Reine Claude flavour here on the right was actually made from an Italian greengage plum invented at the above-mentioned Chateau Gaillard. Mo
0 2026/04/15 20:50:30
Baguettes in tours (Talemeir bakery).
Baguettes in tours (Talemeir bakery).
0 2026/04/15 20:50:00
The sourcing list from the famed Michelin starred 'Arbor& Sens' restaurant in Loches. Folks drive from all over to dine there. Chef Dumont's food was fantastic and the staff were all excellent. The PA piped in actual forest sounds. There's a gold-striped toilet seat. The arboral theme means that a real live tree is growing in the middle of their dining room!
The sourcing list from the famed Michelin starred 'Arbor& Sens' restaurant in Loches. Folks drive from all over to dine there. Chef Dumont's food was fantastic and the staff were all excellent. The PA piped in actual forest sounds. There's a gold-striped toilet seat. The arboral theme means that a real live tree is growing in the middle of their dining room!
0 2026/04/15 20:49:45
A seafood dish at that same animated market.
A seafood dish at that same animated market.
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We opted for tajine. One of the market cats opted for our leftovers.
We opted for tajine. One of the market cats opted for our leftovers.
0 2026/04/15 20:49:03
Mandy was originally from Beijing but now worked for Tik Tok in Seattle. We three dined together and had a great time under a full moon. Even the desserts were old school, poire William custard and all that. The young waitress also had an interesting background. Jamaican dad. Lived for years in San Sebastian. Went to high school in upstate NY.
Mandy was originally from Beijing but now worked for Tik Tok in Seattle. We three dined together and had a great time under a full moon. Even the desserts were old school, poire William custard and all that. The young waitress also had an interesting background. Jamaican dad. Lived for years in San Sebastian. Went to high school in upstate NY.
0 2026/04/15 20:48:52
Also in Paris, we reserved supper at the old-school restaurant 'Chez Nenesse'. It was a one-minute walk from our hotel in le Marais. Traditional dishes are the thing here, such as the above sweetmeats (brain). We met a delightful young lady there named Mandy. She was in town for business.
Also in Paris, we reserved supper at the old-school restaurant 'Chez Nenesse'. It was a one-minute walk from our hotel in le Marais. Traditional dishes are the thing here, such as the above sweetmeats (brain). We met a delightful young lady there named Mandy. She was in town for business.
0 2026/04/15 20:48:38
Chef Frederic Arnault does it right. An unusual sight unfolded during our meal, when a trio of local swans on the close-by Cher suddenly flew the length of that river right in front of our window table! Never seen swans fly before.
Chef Frederic Arnault does it right. An unusual sight unfolded during our meal, when a trio of local swans on the close-by Cher suddenly flew the length of that river right in front of our window table! Never seen swans fly before.
0 2026/04/15 20:48:24
Our landlords Fanny and Jean-Michel also recommended the restaurant 'La Maison Tourangelle' in sleepy Savonierres. It was located inside a historical girls' school on the Cher river. Our experience both in the town and also at the restaurant was very nice. great food and service.
Our landlords Fanny and Jean-Michel also recommended the restaurant 'La Maison Tourangelle' in sleepy Savonierres. It was located inside a historical girls' school on the Cher river. Our experience both in the town and also at the restaurant was very nice. great food and service.
0 2026/04/15 20:47:55
Mrs Z: "I liked most of it. They combined three tastes together per tiny dish." We rarely eat at Michelin restaurants so this was new territory for us. But when in France c'mon on...
Mrs Z: "I liked most of it. They combined three tastes together per tiny dish." We rarely eat at Michelin restaurants so this was new territory for us. But when in France c'mon on...
0 2026/04/15 20:47:43
This Montresor horse heard some terrible rumours and was trying to hide in disguise.
This Montresor horse heard some terrible rumours and was trying to hide in disguise.
0 2026/04/15 20:47:06
By the coffee stand at that same market, an unusual occurrence. The friendly fellow in yellow insisted on offering me a free shoulder massage. he was a tech expert with an interest in bodywork.
By the coffee stand at that same market, an unusual occurrence. The friendly fellow in yellow insisted on offering me a free shoulder massage. he was a tech expert with an interest in bodywork.
0 2026/04/15 20:46:37
At the smaller but still worthy Rabelais weekly market in Tours, we found the friendly gal who ran the Domaine Chatenay strawb stall. Our Tours landlady Fanny had recommended this booth.
At the smaller but still worthy Rabelais weekly market in Tours, we found the friendly gal who ran the Domaine Chatenay strawb stall. Our Tours landlady Fanny had recommended this booth.
0 2026/04/15 20:46:13
Paris' famed Marche des Rouge Enfants. We hadn't been for a while but wanted to sneak it in on our final day of the trip. Our age showed when while dining there, it suddenly struck us that we were almost old enough to be grandparents to the youthful demographic. Sweet Jayzus was it ever LOUD for a Sunday afternoon. One butcher/vendor drew a curious young (i.e. 30ish) crowd as he macheted a massive beef carcass into pieces right there on a table.
Paris' famed Marche des Rouge Enfants. We hadn't been for a while but wanted to sneak it in on our final day of the trip. Our age showed when while dining there, it suddenly struck us that we were almost old enough to be grandparents to the youthful demographic. Sweet Jayzus was it ever LOUD for a Sunday afternoon. One butcher/vendor drew a curious young (i.e. 30ish) crowd as he macheted a massive beef carcass into pieces right there on a table.
0 2026/04/15 20:46:00
Produce aplenty.
Produce aplenty.
0 2026/04/15 20:45:38
Two words: Chateau Gaillard. We pity the fools who come to Amboise and miss it. It is a lesser-known Chateau and Emma seen above runs its sympa troglodyte cafe.
Two words: Chateau Gaillard. We pity the fools who come to Amboise and miss it. It is a lesser-known Chateau and Emma seen above runs its sympa troglodyte cafe.
0 2026/04/15 20:45:28
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