Amazing chocolate, amazing pastries, amazing everything!…read more Mr & I stopped by La maison de Rabelais as were exiting the chateau. I can't leave any chocolatier behind & Mr was looking for a savory snack. Grabbed some sea salt caramels, pistachio truffles and honeycomb nougats & these were among the very best chocolates I've ever tasted! The chocolate was so creamy and immediately melted in the mouth - the fillings were intensely flavored and our only regret was not tasting while we were there because we would have purchased a large box instead of the few pieces we did On our way out the door, the Mr saw a cheese quiche & a raspberry jelly filled tart so he grabbed both & the quiche was the cheesiest, most flavorful quiche he's had - the crust was flaky and buttery and again, the only regret was not getting more! I'd even say this place is a destination spot - come for lunch & desserts, sit on their patio while gazing upon the lovely chateau. It's a win-win!

This was an absolute highlight of our honeymoon in France. A quiet little bakery and brasserie…read moreacross the street from the chateaux. The exposed beams, locals popping in to chat was the right, authentic experience we were looking for. Breakfast was perfect. The croque madame was to die for and one of our few regrets from our time in Loire was not making a second visit We bought some chocolates to take with us; the salted caramels were particularly good. Make the stop!

THIS shop is a treasure! We have stopped-in at least five times now and can't stop going back…read more The hot chocolate alone is world-class. The chocolates are amazing. I brought some home for friends and they all want to order more...if only that was possible. One has to go to Saumur to experience this truly lovely shop, the wonderfully welcoming owner, and the amazing chocolates!

From the owner: Produits français de qualité : biscuits, chocolats, nougats, caramels, calissons, olives en…read morechocolat, etc... Venez déguster nos produits entièrement fabriqués par la maison, dans une ambiance chaleureuse aux saveurs d'antan...

From the owner: La confiserie de Poirault Une belle confiserie où l'on vous expliquera la fabrication des douceurs…read morelocales comme les sucres d'orge, des pruneaux farcis, les muscadines ou la nouveauté de la maison : "le secret du compagnon". Une adresse gourmande à retenir. Les modalités de visite se font sur rendez-vous, à partir de 10 personnes minimum.

One of our favorite chocolate shops in Europe, we come here every time we are in the Loire Valley…read more If you look at the pictures, they offer allot more than chocolates! We enjoyed the ice cream deserts with melted chocolate and cappuccinos during this visit. We also purchased candy to go and enjoyed it in the valley and on our trip back to Paris. The team that works here is very helpful and friendly and if you have the time, you can visit the local surroundings including the chateau across the street!

Delicious coffee and pastries, great service, and a beautiful view of the center of Amboise and the…read morechateau at the top of the hill. Bigot is a great stop for sit down or take away while in Amboise, seemingly enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.