Half a block from the entrance to the château, this elegant eatery is mi-bistrot, mi-gastro (half-bistro, half-gastronomic restaurant), serving delicious cuisine du marché (cuisine based on what's available fresh in the markets) using ingredients grown and raised by local producers. The chef's specialities include risotto d'escargot (snail risotto with watercress and persillade sauce).
Au Coin des Halles
Touraine
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