Food and Drink

Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Aufrère

The all important bakery in the nearby town of Chatillon, with fresh baguettes, pastries and sweet treats!

Le Promenade

Boasting a Michelin star and less than 20 mins from Cléré, this is French cuisine at its best and perfect for a special evening

Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

French wine connoisseur may know this gem, some of the best from highly rated and complex Bourgueil wines is from the village of Saint Nicolas

Pouilly Fumé

Close to Sancerre and also a household name, Pouilly Fumé is also a quality wine producer and the opportunity to visit two great wine regions in one trip is very appealing!

L'Epicurien

Our local! Just 100m from your dorstep, the village bar/restaurant for a relaxed drink or evening meal

Auberge de la Source

A firm favorite for a set lunch, brilliant food and super value, an absolute must for foodies!

Cremant

Located near the Loire river, this village is the producer of some of the best sparkling white wine outside of the Champagne region, this gem is starting to appear in British stores with its reputation spreading

L’Embarcadère, Blois

Dining with a view! Blois is a great day out and worth the trip, with arguably the best local market, a lovely Chateaux and this riverside eatery is a great lunch spot whilst visiting

Auberge de la Tour

Just 10 minutes driving or taxi, a lovely evening restaurant with elegant outside dining. The cheeseboard is particular favorite of ours with great local cheeses and sauvignon blanc grapes

Château du Petit Thouars

A great day out for wine lovers, a beautiful château and vineyard with an insight into the wine making process and tasting session of course!

Saumur

Very closely located to Cremant and also a wonderful sparkling wine producer, Saumur is highly rated in France but perhaps lesser known to Brits than its neighboring village

Chateau de Pray

Amboise is a must when in the Loire and this is one more great reason to visit. A Michelin star restaurant in beautiful Chateaux, lunch or dinner here is a real treat

Le Paddock Café

Friendly local eatery and bar, known for it's moto GP racing theme, Scottish links and live music!

Langlois Chateau

Located in Saumur, this pretty château overlooking the Loire river, offers wine tasting of little known gems of Saumur and Cremant and the much more revered Sancerre

Sancerre

World famous for its wonderful Sauvignon Blanc few would not find Sancerre to their taste, a little bit of a trip but well worth the journey for those who want to sample the highest of quality French wine

Sancerre

World famous for its wonderful Sauvignon Blanc few would not find Sancerre to their taste, a little bit of a trip but well worth the journey for those who want to sample the highest of quality French wine