Wow WOW WOW WOW! is all i could think and say as we pulled into this amazing Chateau after our 3…read morehour drive from Paris to this beautiful "little town, in a quiet village." The near by town of Chinon is out of a movie set. I would never have imagined this could be real. Beware: our navigation took us to the wrong location and we were very confused and lost. However, we asked people on the street which way to go and they were all very knowledgeable and about Chateau Maracy and had great things to say about it. As we pulled in, we were al in shock! the first glimpse of this Chateau is magical and awesome! We were taken care of very nicely and professionally. The hotel staff is gracious and friendly and kind. They break every "french stereo type." We were able to check in right away and we had a 2 story cute room with stone walls. The master bedroom was on the top and 2 pull out beds were on the 1st floor. The towels and linens were clean, white, fluffy and much more plush than I expected. The views from our room was magnificent. You could see the beautiful french countryside and French sky for miles. I'm convinced that the sky looks different in France. I need to look this up because I understand it odd it sounds, but really, it looks different than our American sky. it seems lower set and wider. The Chateau had e-mailed us earlier about reservations at their restaurant and I wish I had booked it. They were completely booked at the restaurant and I now understood why. This remote Chateau had a michilin rated restaurant!!! Although they were booked, they agreed to provide my kids with a 3 course meal in the Parlour room! The meal was licked clean by my extremely picky and anorexic kids. We were served by 2-3 waiters in tuxedos in the parlor room of an 11th century Chateau! 1st course was cantaloupe (melon) slices. I swear, it was not your typical melon (lol, as Max Amini says, "I am not your typical Persian girl"). It was the most delicious cantaloupe and I am usually not a fan of the orange melon. Next course was Sea bream with Ratatouille and pasta with the most delicious white light sauce. Yes, my kids were thrilled to have ratatouille and they ate up veggies for the 1st time and LOVED IT! All 3 plates were licked clean and the kids sat in anticipation of dessert. Vanilla ice cream. How could vanilla ice cream be any different than all the vanilla ice cream you've ever had? Thats what I thought too! trust me, this WAS different. so freakin good! all the portions were relatively small for American Standards but to was enough. we left very satisfied and not stuffed/gross. They had turn down service with little chocolates on our pillows. We woke up to roosters and the beautiful silence of the country. They were able to squeeze my kids in and take them horse back riding. They had a beautiful pool and some outdoor toys and balls you could borrow. My kids loved walking around and petting the horses. My sister bought back pizza from Chinon for my kids and the hotel restaurant held it for us and then served it to us outside, warm on a beautiful tray! I will never forgot the kindness and grace of the staff and the breathtaking beauty of the Chateau. Our room lacked hot water so they refunded part of our stay.

I am just back from vacation in France. I wanted to make sure I wrote a favorable review for the…read morechâteau de marçay. We stayed there for a night and had dinner. We actually arrived after the noon meal, but before dinner was available. The staff told us they could provide us with some cheese to get us through until dinner. I came to find out that they are well known for their cheese monger because they brought us the most incredible cheese platter I have ever seen. There were like 20 some different kinds of cheeses. They also brought some wonderful bread and we had the house red that they produce which was actually quite good. Near by Chinon is not as famous for their wine as other regions of France, but as we were traveling through Loire, we drank a lot of it, and were not displeased. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that even the average wines are quite good. That night we had dinner. I think it was the best meal we had in France. I got a set menu that had well paired elements starting with foie gras, followed by a fish dish, then duck, a for dessert a soufflé. Clearly a traditional french menu, but all the preparations were inspired and subtle. Also, the house served small dishes in between courses that were equally unique and inspired. The staff is quite young, but very professional. The service was excellent. We got what we needed just as we were about to ask for it. It is such a pleasure being served this way. Just when you think you need more water, you look down and someone has filled your glass. The owner came and spoke with us prior to dessert. She was wonderful and inviting. After meeting her it was clear to me how they maintained there strong level of service. It is clear that the château is very important to her and she delights in its maintenance, improvement, and stewardship. I have nothing but good things to say.

Managed to stumble by this restaurant and walk in for lunch. What a gem, the staff is top notch,…read moreattentive, not over bearing, knowledgeable. The food was spectacular, even items I don't typically eat I tried here and loved! Must go if in the area!

Absolutely incredible. If you happen to be in the Loire Valley - go here! We stopped by for lunch…read moreand enjoyed a fairy tale tasting menu that delighted the eyes as much as the tongue and tummy. My favourite was the dessert platter which was a throwback to childrens carnival dreams - cotton candy, marshmallows, chocolate con churros, candy apples.....but luxe! What a fantastic find in a little town.

Wonderful Loire Valley cafe in a medieval city square. Lunch is terrific and very affordable + the…read morewine selection of nearby caverns impeccable.

We had a wonderful meal at this lovely bistro. The proprietor spoke enough English to help us with…read morethe menu. He was very upbeat and friendly. The menu appears to change regularly and is written on a chalk board. I had a melt in your mouth lamb shank while my wife had a white fish in a cream and garlic sauce. This may have been our favourite meal during our 15 days in France.

This Restaurant ist an A++ ! We found it fortuitously and it…read moreis great. The food is mostly unique french and the service is very pleasant. The french menu is tranlated in englisch if needed. We rate this restaurant as very good and would love to visit again sometimes....

They did not honor our reservation despite having a confirmation which I showed them. But the…read moreworst thing was how rude the chef was at the front of the restaurant. When I showed him our reservation, he started yelling no - no - no and shaking his head and threw a towel down and then stormed off. The young woman knew nothing and would not even talk to us and did not apologize to us while we were there. We had friends with us and it was so embarrassing as we told them how nice people are in our town of Saumur. She later sent us a note saying they had system problems which really made no sense. We had even emailed that day to confirm.

Off the beaten path, all locals, friendly staff, great food / what more could you ask for?…read more Price fix dinner of 32 euro gives you a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert ( with 4 items to choose from in each category) Started out with a complimentary Amuse Bouche of Smoked Salmon. Very good. Our first choice was the Lobster Salad and the Escargot - both delicious. This was followed by the (rare) Filet Mignon with Scalloped Potatoes and the perfectly cooked Fish of the day cooked almost in the Alsace style. Amazing! We both then enjoyed 5 different Sorbets. With 2 glasses of wine the bill came to around 72 euro. Well worth seeking out.

We have dinner here all the time and lunch. I think both are well priced and don't forget a bottle…read moreof chinon wine. I recommend an Olga raffault 2020. We ate here with 4 guests and myself and husband. It was 400 euros for 6 people which I feel is fair. You simply can pare down on the liquor to reduce the price. The chocolate mousse is 85% guayana chocolate. I love their foie gras chaud. Warm foie gras.

We looked for a nice place to have lunch when we did stay in the area for a few days. Chinon was…read morejust a 10' drive away and this place looked amazing. There's a small parking lot just below the restaurant (new adress in case Google didn't change it: 73 rue haute saint Maurice), which was very convenient. Paid by meter. We made a reservation on this weekday, which turned out smart, since the place was fully booked for lunch. Inside it's a very classy, comfy setting. There's also a pretty courtyard, but it was a rainy day. We both chose the Set Menu "M" for a very fair 48 Euros each. An excellent Amuse Bouche started the meal - a very nice seafood bisque. For the starters we chose the Foie Gras Chaud Réduction Acidulée de Vin Rosé et Cerises Pickels de Baie de Goji and the Terrine de Foie Gras au Calvados Compotée de Pomme au Vinaigre de cidre Tuiles aux Algues. Both amazing choices, especially if you're into Foie Gras like us. The hot Foie Gras was so tender, it was really melting on our tongues. Not that easy to find hot Foie anymore. And this one was divine. For mains we've had the Filet de Veau (veal) Rôti cuit a Basse Temperature Sauce Aigre Douce à la Poire et Jus de Canard Poire Pochée and the Ris de Veau Braisé (sweetbreads) au Mies Réduction de Coteau du Layon au Citron Vert Duxelle de Champignons. A very tender, juicy piece of veal. Cooked to perfection. And the Ris de Veau was the best one I've ever had. Amazing dish. Both dessert were also delicous. That's where many restaurants struggle. Not so here, the desserts were as amazing as the other dishes. Had a bottle of Crémant with the meal, which went very well with the Foie and the meat. Staff/owner were all wonderful, helpful and made us feel welcome. Welcome was also our Bulldog inside the restaurant. Food quality, execution, presentation, hospitality. All on top level. A perfect lunch experience. And fair priced as well. Surely we'll be back one day.

Such a wonderful meal! The staff was outstanding and so was the food. Thank you for a memorable…read moreevening in a lovely setting.