Le Moulin de Ponceau

Best meal we had in a long time. Attention to detail in the presentation and in the food combination. The waiter was very prepared and polite, explaining to us every dish. The wine I had was fantastic. Definitely recommend and we will come again to visit.

Very gracious hosts. One of the best meals I have had. I was part of a study abroad group from the States. We had with us one girl who can get by with French, but the rest of us knew only “please” and “thank you”. The hosts and servers were very kind and they graciously (and patiently) served us some of the best food I have ever eaten. The atmosphere was wonderful. We all had a great time. Merci Le Moulin De Ponceau. Merci.

A fabulous restaurant - the site and ambience are wonderful, right by the river at Chartres, and the food is amazing. It’s a small menu that changes with the seasons, everything is locally sourced from sustainable producers, and it is all so creative and different and delicious. A small but discerning wine list as well. The staff are lovely. And very reasonably priced for a Michelin starred restaurant. A lovely experience and different from the run-of-the- mill French restaurants.

A delightful Saturday lunch in a beautiful location. Excellent choice of entrees and plats along with vegetarian options. Highly recommended when in Chartres. Glad they were able to fit me in on a busy day. Perhaps a reservation might guarantee a view of the river, but even without the view a very attractive dining room.

Former watermill, this spot has to offer a delicate and seasonal cuisine in a clean settings. Efficient and friendly serving staff. Book your spot for a culinary experience. You get to enjoy your meal as well as the view on the river. Menu offers options to satisfy veggie friendly customers. All dishes were perfectly balanced. Great plus was the bread. Won't say much about the dishes to avoid any spoilers (the combination of lukewarm beetroot and strawberry was a delicious surprise!).

Amazing experience! Very nice place inside an old windmill, the staff is very welcoming and available, you get serve very quickly. Food is very tasty in small portion but at end of the meal you have enough. We had some little extra! Probably better view of the surrounding during day time. Ask for a table in the veranda if you want be placed near the river!😉

In March 1996 I was on a European backpacking trip that went sideways. I didn't intend on visiting France or Paris but did and as an architecture student visited Chartres for the cathedral's gothic significance and then walked around the town finding a beautiful restaurant overhanging the L'Eure. On that sunny March day I reflected that this was the place I wanted to propose to my future, albeit unmet wife. Fast forward 29 years, a marriage and 4 children later, my wife and I made it back where I proposed again and had an absolutely outstanding meal and experience on beautiful sunny March day. C'est bon!

Had dinner looking out on the river, tasting exquisite food while listening to the gentle sounds of running water and birds. The food is well presented and beautifully cooked. The staff is extremely pleasant and accommodating. I will definitely be being friends and family here when I am in Chartres!