And now for something completely different!!! Les Cathédrales de la Saulaie is actually a…read more"Troglodyte restaurant " Completely underground in a cathederal sized cave carved out hundreds of years ago to use the rock for building. Neither cold nor damp but very comfortable it provides an unusaul setting for lunch with a great ambience. The food is traditional local fare and just one menu. Stuffed mushrooms (With Flatbreads) , Rillettes and farm salt butter (With Flatbreads),Grillade de Carrier ( belly pork, black pudding and Duck) served with haricots in a great sauce and salad, and you've guessed and Flatbreads, then cheese followed by Choux pastry puffs sttuffed with cream.,coffee included and Red wine in great quantity if you wish. The little flatbreads are a local speciality cooked in a wood oven in the restaurant. They constantly arrive at your table 30 seconds after leaving the oven and are delicious. At 28.00 euros a head all in, including a local aperatif) it is good value and a unique experience Well worth a visit and in the heart of a good wine region so why are you not already on your way!!!

From the owner: Nous vous proposons de découvrir la spécialité locale, les fouées, petits pains cuits devant vous…read moreau four à bois dans un cadre troglodytique.

Came here on a Sunday, most of towns restaurants are closed, lucky we stumbled in. Very good foie…read moregras, the fish stew was also ordered, but I am giving it a five star in anticipation. If you are in Saumur give it a try

Great escargot. In the shell and incredibly fresh. Wonderful wine selection. We have escargot…read moredaily while visiting Samur