Fodor's Expert Review Le Petit Honfleur
There's plenty of good dining in Blois, but this cozy restaurant on a pedestrian street among Old Town's half-timbered buildings is a true gem. Not exactly undiscovered—it's a foodie favorite—it's small enough to remain true to its credo of local, seasonal, and original cuisine. The chef has relationships with several small local farmers, cheesemakers, and fisherman (the catch of the day is often fresh from the Loire River), which they use in dishes like escargots de Cour-Cheverny with local mushrooms and trout filet with beurre blanc and local green peas from Chambord. Desserts are heavenly, like the pavlova with local strawberries and rhubarb. Ask the chef for wine pairings, sourced from the Loire's top small estate grower-producers.
Quick Facts
18 rue Beauvoir
Blois,
Centre-Val de Loire
41000,
France
09–72–34–06–48
- Outdoor terrace on a charming street
- Good-value for high quality of ingredients
- Unique wine list with plenty of local wines