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<\/figure>\n\nThis guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n In this article, you'll find our detailed reviews of each of the selected establishments. But we couldn't resist sharing our favorite restaurants with you right now:<\/p>\n\n Our independent picks for the accommodation of your dreams<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or, if you've chosen your destination, the best hotels<\/strong> in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located on the second floor of a former 17th-century hospice in Blois, Restaurant Christophe Hay is one of the most renowned restaurants in the Loire Valley. Awarded two stars in the Michelin Guide, this establishment is a showcase for gastronomy deeply rooted in the Loire region. Christophe Hay, a committed, locavore chef, has made the Loire the common thread running through all his cooking: each plate is an invitation to rediscover the river and its riches.<\/p>\n\n The chef's signature dishes include exceptional local produce: Carpe \u00e0 la Chambord, Osci\u00e8tre caviar from Sologne and vegetables from his permaculture garden. The cuisine of this gourmet restaurant is also a commitment to ethics, where taste and environmental responsibility meet in harmony. Want to extend the experience? Stay at the H\u00f4tel Fleur de Loire, home of this fine dining establishment, information and availability here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n Practical information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n In the grounds of the Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, 10 minutes from Saumur, nestles the Restaurant L'Ermitage, which literally won us over. In an extraordinary setting, this Michelin-starred restaurant transported us into the history and gastronomy of the area. We strongly advise you to come in the evening to enjoy the mysterious, subdued atmosphere of the abbey by night. You can even take a tour of the cloister!<\/p>\n\n The menu is just like the place: exceptional and intriguing. The surprising names of the dishes aroused our curiosity. Behind the monastic dry bread soup or the tartelette de Saint-Pierre, there were delicious, contemporary dishes to enjoy. Drawing on the region's rich terroir, Bocuse d'or chef Thibaut Ruggeri honors exceptional products with two menus, Lune and Pierrot.<\/p>\n\n Practical information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Just 25 minutes from the center of Nantes, in an unspoilt natural setting on the banks of the River Erdre, Restaurant Le Manoir de la R\u00e9gate offers a memorable culinary experience. A young chef and his sister who take over the family restaurant in a beautiful 19th-century building and take it to the top: this is a story that could not fail to move us. We were captivated both by the beauty of the setting and the finesse of the dishes.<\/p>\n\n In a waltz of 6 or 8 beats, the chef invites you to travel up the Loire, to forage along its banks, while suggesting side steps: shiso adds color to carp mousseline, while ssamjang spices elegantly spice up prawns raised in Loire-Atlantique. At times, we didn't know which way to turn, our taste buds were in such demand. The wine list also gives pride of place to products from the Loire region, with some forty fine references.<\/p>\n\n Practical information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n See our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n You'll come to this restaurant first and foremost for the reputation of Christophe Hay, the committed, two-star locavore chef, but also for the restaurant's exceptional setting, with its superb panoramic views over the city of Blois. We were lucky enough to watch a sunset during our meal, which made the moment even more memorable. The view of the city from the large windows alone is a great reason to come.<\/p>\n\n Once comfortably seated, the delicate, tasty amuse-bouches immediately whet the appetite, before giving way to the sublime creations on the menu. We opted for the 5-course menu, which impressed us with its harmonious score of flavors and textures. The truffled Loire white pudding with Saumur sabayon was one of the dishes that caught our eye. Want to extend the experience? Stay at the Fleur de Loire Hotel!<\/a><\/p>\n\n Practical information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n All the photos, maps, information, good addresses to make your stay in the Loire Valley<\/strong> a success, will soon be gathered<\/strong> in a single ebook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you wish to be informed of the publication of our guide on the Loire<\/strong>, register:<\/p>\n\n\nBest restaurants in the Loire Valley: our 3 favourites<\/h2>\n\n
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2. Restaurant Fontevraud L'Ermitage (Saumur, 1 Michelin star)<\/h2>\n\n
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3. Restaurant Le Manoir de la R\u00e9gate (Nantes, 1 Michelin star)<\/h2>\n\n
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