La Tour

Restaurant · Sancerre ·

La Tour

Restaurant · Sancerre ·

Michelin-starred French fare, local wines, vegetarian options

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31 Pl. Nouvelle Place, 18300 Sancerre, France Get directions

€100+

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"Nestling at the foot of a 14C tower in the heart of the famous wine-growing village, this traditional townhouse boasts an elegant, contemporary dining room offset by a scattering of period details (beams, ceiling and mouldings). Simplicity, authenticity and bags of character are the hallmarks of the food characterised by premium ingredients that keep pace with the seasons presented in an enticing lunchtime menu (that is also a steal!) and a surprise menu available in different versions in the evening. There is also an entirely vegetarian menu." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/centre-val-de-loire/sancerre/restaurant/la-tour8436

La Tour

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"At the Michelin-starred Restaurant La Tour on Sancerre’s main square, chef Baptiste Fournier forgoes today’s culinary trends for simple, sophisticated French fare. He offers just three starters (langoustines, salmon, and mussels) and four entrées (fish, chicken, beef, and lamb) on the weekdays, and a superbly priced five-course menu on the weekends, complete with fish and meat, a cheese course, and dessert. For those looking to indulge, there are also three set menus—the Promenade, Pleasure, and Confidence—that adhere to the same minimalism, but surprise with innovative flavor combinations. Whichever you choose, be sure to pair your meal with a bottle of local Sancerre."

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La Tour

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Where to Go in France if You Love Wine - AFAR

"A compact, living-room–sized restaurant in Sancerre known for serving expressive local wines; a memorable pour of a rouge Sancerre exhibited velvety texture with wild strawberry and clove notes, prompting a visit to the producer to purchase bottles." - Kristin Braswell

https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-city-to-countryside-wine-trip-through-france

La Tour

Omer H

Google

Absolutely amazing experience! The best meat I ever tasted! Every meal was well thought and beautifully presented. Would love to come back here again

Andrea K.

Google

This was the most incredible treat! We loved the low key atmosphere and yet delicious and unusual food. All explained beautifully (and thank you for speaking with us in French and not English). We did the wine pairing and it was the best choice we made as the wines were sensational. Quantities were just right - we didn’t leave feeling awful because we’d overindulged. We had such a fun evening and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Kevin H.

Google

Such a lovely dinner in the very heart of Sancerre. Very cozy and well designed interior, with a warm welcome. The dishes were all created from local ingredients and seasonal with a big vegetarian focus on most dishes. A large wine list of Loire area wines at very reasonable prices with a few luxury vintages. Excellent service and would highly recommend this restaurant.

Thomas H.

Google

We’ve now eaten at all of Sancerre’s top restaurants, and this is our favorite. The wine list is superb, including wonderful choices from throughout France. The chef is responsive to dietary requests and restrictions. And our food was delicious, both the vegetarian menu and the more conventional “surprise menu.” The service was also superb: friendly, efficient, gracious.

Michael M.

Google

Dining at La Tour was a wonderful experience. The restaurant offers creative and delicious cuisine. The experience was impeccable. The staff was wonderful and professional and very helpful. The setting is elegant but not pretentious. Added bonus: our wined being served by the chef/owner!! I highly recommend dining at this restaurant!

Chan J.

Google

Nice food with very good wine list!

Paul L.

Google

Expensive but worth it. We went for the 74€ menu and every course was sumptuous, served by efficient and knowledgeable staff. Very comprehensive wine list with far more on offer than the local Sancerre. A refined dining experience on par with the best.

H H B

Google

Simply stunning, amazing food and a relaxed but attentive service. We loved the menu surprise and wine pairing.

Rachel F.

Yelp

The most AMAZING culinary experience of my life! I went to La Tour recently for my birthday and it was a perfect evening. The surprise menu was delicious and interesting. The staff were pleasant and accommodating. And the atmosphere was comfortable and light. I honestly cannot say enough positive things about this restaurant and my experience there. Just PERFECT.

Steven W.

Yelp

This was an excellent dining experience. Simply, they earn their Michelin star. The courses flow together, they are brilliantly conceived. The favors intense with subtle saucing. They are a feast for the eyes as well. The only weakness is the menu descriptions do not prepare you for the excellence to come. Our simple dinner consisted of an appetizer with a foamed sorbet and fish with almonds. The salad was an exquisite garden that exploded with favors. Next was a squash prepared three ways. Main course, the cod was very light, delicate, perfectly presented, perhaps poached or sou vide? The fromage course was varied and exquisite although heavy for what we had to that point. But who can turn down french cheeses? For desert I had rhubarb confit. There are about ten tables, the room extremely comfortable and quiet. Timing of the courses was perfect as well. Excellent wine menu of the region. Our waiter suggested a very reasonably priced Sancerre SB that excellent. The entire evening cost was 112 euros, the best dining experience for that price I have experienced.