Looking for a gourmet restaurant in Touraine where every dish tells a story? Nestled between vineyards and châteaux, between Tours and Saumur, Château de Rochecotte invites you to savor refined, inventive cuisine rooted in the terroir. Seasonal products, a meticulously-crafted gastronomic menu, exceptional surroundings: everything here contributes to an elegant culinary experience, designed for gourmets in search of flavor and authenticity.
An exceptional restaurant near Tours, in Touraine
Housed in the former residence of the Duchesse de Dino, Château de Rochecotte ‘s gourmet restaurant combines historic elegance with contemporary gastronomy.
Just a few minutes from the chateaux of the Loire Valley, this gourmet restaurant in Touraine cultivates the art of entertaining with a rare rigor. We come here as much for the charm of the lounges as for the precision of the dishes. A discreet address, where gourmets savor creative cuisine in harmony with the Loire terroir.
Whether you’re a lover of fresh, seasonal produce, or curious about refined cuisine, every bite here pays homage to the flavors of Touraine and the Loire Valley.
Two restaurants, one demand: taste
At Château de Rochecotte, the pleasures of the table extend the experience of the place. Whether in the ceremonial dining room or the glass roof, you’ll enjoy gourmet cuisine with a Touraine flavour. At the heart of this gourmet restaurant in Touraine, two rooms, two styles, a single requirement: committed gourmet cuisine and a meticulous welcome. Every meal becomes a moment apart.
The restaurant’s menu offers creative, tasty gourmet dishes prepared with fresh, local produce. Chefs Emmanuelle Pasquier and Franck Joly and their expert brigades invite you to discover refined, authentic, gourmet cuisine using local, seasonal produce.
Restaurant Le Dino
In a neo-classical decor, Le Dino welcomes you in a warm and refined atmosphere. French gourmet cuisine pays homage to local produce and revisits the great classics with flair. At the table, elegant plates tell the story of Touraine through the seasons. A place where taste, the beauty of the gesture and the pleasure of entertaining come together naturally.
Restaurant La Verrière
Bathed in light, La Verrière combines contemporary elegance with majestic views of the estate’s hundred-year-old cedar tree. Here, every detail invites you to relax, and every plate tells the story of a season. The menu showcases local produce, worked with finesse by our chefs to compose a creative and tasty gastronomic cuisine, between modernity and respect for the terroir.
Brunch & lunch in Touraine
As well as lunch and dinner, the gourmet restaurant in Touraine is also open to the pleasures of the afternoon. Under a magnificent Lebanese cedar, on the terrace, the Joly Goûter tea room invites you to take a gourmet break.
At lunchtime, let yourself be surprised by Les Caprices de Dorothée, an inventive and delicate lunch served on the terrace under the majestic cedar of Lebanon. The short but demanding menu favors fresh produce and authentic flavors.
In the afternoon, the“Joly Goûters” tea room takes over for a sweet interlude. In summer, enjoy a home-made pastry, a fragrant tea or an enveloping hot chocolate.
Creative cuisine inspired by Touraine produce
At Château de Rochecotte, gastronomic cuisine is invented with the seasons, with the precision that distinguishes fine dining. The restaurant’s chef works with local produce, paying particular attention to freshness, origin and aromatic potential. Vegetables from the kitchen garden, herbs picked just a few steps from the kitchen, rigorously selected meats and fish: everything starts with respect for local produce.
The menu evolves regularly, with dishes that are both creative and straightforward, giving pride of place to the flavors of Touraine. There’s no showboating here, but a real commitment to demanding, generous French gastronomy, always with a touch of modernity.
Two chefs, one unique culinary signature
Behind the stoves of Château de Rochecotte’s gourmet restaurant in Touraine, a close-knit duo brings to life a subtle, committed culinary score. Between modernity, emotion and respect for the land, chefs Emmanuelle Pasquier and Franck Joly weave a four-handed cuisine as balanced as it is inspired.
Emmanuelle Pasquier: feminine elegance
Owner of the Château with her sisters since 1984, Emmanuelle Pasquier has been in charge of the kitchen for over three decades. Trained at the Ecole Hôtelière, she creates bold, racy entrées, recognized by their aromatic finesse and visual refinement. Her creations tell the story of a powerful yet delicate Touraine. Her signature dishes include homemade foie gras with Iberian ham and curried langoustines, both precise and expressive.
Franck Joly: the art of controlled softness
A passionate master pastry chef for over 30 years, Franck Joly celebrates sweets as an art form in its own right. A true artisan of taste, he makes his own ice creams, viennoiseries, cakes and spreads, to guarantee absolute freshness. His delicate, graphic desserts balance textures, aromas and emotions to end every meal on an exceptional note.
Between them, they embody the soul of the restaurant: gastronomic cuisine with character, both clear and vibrant, rooted in its terroir but resolutely turned towards emotion.
Why choose a gourmet restaurant in Touraine?
Choosing a gourmet restaurant in Touraine means much more than simply enjoying good food. It’s choosing a region where gastronomy is as much a part of the landscape as castles and vineyards.
A rich terroir of vineyards, livestock and market gardening
Here, local produce is not a trend, but a given. From the vineyards of Montlouis or Bourgueil to the market gardeners along the Loire, from goat’s milk cheeses to quality meats and herbs from the kitchen garden, Touraine offers a palette of ingredients freshly picked, grown or raised with respect for the seasons. A fertile breeding ground for demanding, sincere gourmet cuisine.
A cultural and gourmet destination
When you visit a gourmet restaurant in Touraine, you’ll discover a whole region of castles, abbeys, villages and markets. Visit, marvel… and enjoy. Here, gastronomy is an integral part of the tourist itinerary, a moment suspended between two cultural discoveries.
A typically French art of living
La Touraine cultivates discreetelegance and a taste for good food. The meticulous service, thewarm atmosphere, the richness of the menus and the food & wine pairings: everything contributes to making each meal an experience. In a gourmet restaurant worthy of the name, taste buds become accomplices and memories are written around a well-prepared plate, a glass of Chinon or a dessert of garden fruits.
Plan your visit to the Rochecotte restaurant
Before savoring the cuisine of our gourmet restaurant in Touraine, take a moment to organize your visit. Access, timetables, reservations: every detail counts to make this an exceptional moment.
Reserve your table
Our gourmet restaurant is open daily from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 19:00 to 21:15.
Reservations highly recommended, especially in high season and at weekends.
By telephone on 02.47.96.16.16 or directly online on our website.
Getting there
Château de Rochecotte is located in the heart of the Loire Valley, 35 minutes from Tours and Saumur, a few kilometers fromAzay-le-Rideau and at the gateway to the Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil wine route. An ideal location for a gastronomic break between visits to châteaux and vineyards.
Free private parking available to restaurant guests.
Why not stay the night?
Extend the experience by booking a night in our château hotel in Touraine. Refined comfort, a peaceful atmosphere and attentive service extend the pleasure of dining.
The restaurantin a few words…
- A wonderful location overlooking the Loire Valley.
- Located at the beginning of the vineyards of Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil.
- A place full of history, a chapel built in memory of Prince Talleyrand.
- Enjoy tea time on sunny days on the huge Italian terrace overlooking the valley and French garden.
- Outdoor heated pool open in summer.
- A 25-hectare park with walking streets and French gardens.
- A gastronomic restaurant with both classic and modern decor.
- An authentic gourmet restaurant, two chefs and their teams will satisfy your taste buds.
- We respect our products and focus on local, seasonal products.
- There are a number of salons available for hosting professional and private events.
- Certification of “Maître Restaurateurs“.
- Quality Tourism Certification.
- Reception PRM (persons with reduced mobility).
