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Les Closeaux

41400 Vallieres-les-Grandes, France
+ 33 (0) 2 47 57 32 73
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Cuisines: French
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is the best restaurant we went during our trip in the Loire Valley. The owners Sophie (Maitre d') and Christophe (Chef) provide a wonderful combination of cuisine and service in a relaxed and pleasant rural atmosphere. A passion for his craft means that Christophe prepares dishes with beautifully balanced flavours, while Sophie ensures the front-of-house runs smoothly. The food... More

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New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

I took a group of 17 Antipodeans to Les Closeaux and we enjoyed a most memorable evening. I found the restaurant when it was previously #1 of 31 restaurants in Amboise. Probably because it is about 15kms east of Amboise, in the countryside just south of Mosnes, it has now been given its own location of Vallieres-les-Grandes. The owners Sophie... More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012 via mobile

This charming restaurant is just outside of Amboise. It seems to be in the middle of nowhere. Half the fun is finding the place. But that is not difficult to do. It is in a quaint farmhouse with outside seating available as well. Sophie and a server run the place and to it well. The food is sublime. They offer... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

Unbeleavable this was a farm house converted 9 years ago to a family Resturant. The food is excellant, service was great and the price was way below what you would expect. You have a choice of either 20 euros or 30, a pre fix menus. Add a local bottle of wine and you will be returning to here again. Sophie,... More

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Edinburgh
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

We visited with friends on the basis of the TA reviews and weren't dissappointed- the food is great, it's a lovely setting (a short drive from where we were staying) and the service was friendly and professional. The accomodated our request for a vegetarian meal for one of the group, and our kids were well looked after too. Highly recommended,... More

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Centre Region, France
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31 reviews 31 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

We live about 1 hour from Les Closeaux, and have tried all our local restaurants, so for a change we decided to consult Trip Advisor and found Les Closeaux - we were not disappointed. We enjoyed a very leisurly lunch. The food was excellent, so was the service. We run a similar business so know that you need a lot... More

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Paris, France
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39 reviews 39 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012

Excellent food. Very good service. Good wines and goodies. Reasonable prices. We were a bit disapointed by the surrounding landsacpe that has nothing exceptionnal. Just a country house. Also this is a bit far from Blois so you have to be motivated to drive till there but the reward is worth it.

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Vancouver, Canada
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45 reviews 45 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

Absolutely authentic French country side dining experience, with a price you cant find anywhere else in the world! Alright, maybe a little exaggeration there, but the food and dining experience is so good we try to make reservation for the next day right after we finished our dinner. But keep in mind, they open 7 days a week except Monday... More

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Melbourne
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90 reviews 90 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

By far this would be one of the best meals we ate in Amboise, infact France....great atmosphere, wonderful cheeky service from Sophie and the food was lovely...this is what we felt was 'real french cooking, and gave us a real buzz.....thought the prices were on par with other places in Amboise....give it a go

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Hampshire, UK
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116 reviews 116 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2012

This is a lovely place for a leisurely meal in a beautiful setting. Everything was freshly prepared and of excellent quality, with very fair prices. There is a good wine list, with some half bottles, too. Next to the restaurant there are 4 or 5 gites under the same (gracious) ownership.

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