AVARUM
Gastronomic Restaurant Loire Valley
Wednesday-Sunday: 12-1:30PM and 7:30PM-9PM
31 Rue de l’Église, Fougères sur Bièvre, 41120 Le Controis-en-Sologne, France
RESTAURANT LOIRE VALLEY
Experience Culinary Mastery at the Best Restaurant in the Loire Valley: The Chef’s Table
At Avarum, one of the finest restaurants in the Loire Valley, we invite you to step into the heart of the kitchen with our exclusive Chef’s Table experience.
Led by the passionate and skilled Chef Jonathan Lemaire, this unique experience offers a front-row seat to witness the art of gastronomic creation.
Savour exquisite dishes carefully cooked from the finest local ingredients, as Chef Lemaire guides you through each course, sharing the story and inspiration behind every dish. It’s a culinary journey you’ll never forget.
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY: 12-1:30PM and 7:30PM-9PM
RESTAURANT LOIRE VALLEY
Discover the chef’s table
A vegetarian menu can be cooked upon request
Discovery Menu
€44
Starter, main course, cheese or dessert – Possible to pair wine with the dishes for €29
Tasting Journey
€79
7-course chef’s table tasting menu – Possible to pair wine with the dishes for €52
(The tasting Menu is only available for the whole table and until 1:13 AM and 8:30PM)
Culinary Walk
€49
Starter, main course, cheese & dessert – Possible to pair wine with the dishes for €36
Children’s Menu
€24
Cooked upon request
Chef’s Escape
€58
2 starters, main course and dessert OR Starter, 2 main courses and dessert –
Possible to pair wine with the dishes for €36
Treat yourself with exceptional food and wine pairing with our outstanding selection of wine by the glass
– 3 glasses €50
– 4 glasses €65
Our wines by the glass are in 100 ml measures unless stated.
ORIGINS OF OUR MEATS
Poultry: born, bred and processed in France
Beef: born, bred and processed in France
Pork: born, bred and processed in France or Spain
Prices are in euros, VAT and service included.
RESTAURANT LOIRE VALLEY
Our Menu of the month
A vegetarian menu can be cooked upon request
STARTERS
Crunchy green salad with broad beans, tempura shiso leaf with green sauce
The chef’s moules Frites (Mussels and French fries)
CHEESE
Fresh goat cheese from Fay farm cooked like a crème brûlée
Touraine tomme cheese cooked like a cake, wild garlic
MAIN COURSES
Seared tuna biscuit base, tomato tart with old-style mustard, katsuobushi flakes
Stuffed premium French chicken from Loire Valley’s Pays de Racan supreme, courgettes (zucchini) and wasabi
DESSERTS
Rose trompe l’oeil, sour cherries and lavender sorbet
Pistachios and peppers spiced rum baba
The Chef’s recommendations (additional cost applies):
Part of the Discovery and culinary walk menus
Fish of the month or veal sweetbreads – €12 (inc. VAT)*
*Included in our Chef’s escape and tasting journey menus without additional cost
All our menus are cooked from seasonal ingredients. Some amendments can occur related to supply issues. We will keep you updated.
Our prices are with VAT and service included.
ORIGINS OF OUR MEATS
Poultry: born, bred and processed in France
Beef: born, bred and processed in France
Pork: born, bred and processed in France or Spain
Prices are in euros, VAT and service included.
AVARUM
Discover a recipe from the chef,
Jonathan Lemaire.
(RE)DISCOVER
A cozy and intimate dining experience at Avarum
At Avarum, we offer more than just a meal; we provide a warm and inviting atmosphere where every guest feels at home.
Our cozy and intimate setting is designed to enhance your dining experience, with soft lighting, elegant décor, and a personal touch that makes each visit feel special.
Whether you’re celebrating a momentous occasion or simply enjoying a quiet evening, Avarum’s atmosphere ensures you will always enjoy a memorable, comfortable dining experience.
