Auberge du 12ème Siècle sur Sache

A truly wonderful culinary experience. The dishes were beautiful, generous, and excellent, from the amuse-bouches to the petit fours. Excellent value for money. The only slight drawback was the wine pairing. While the wine selection complemented the dishes perfectly, we had asked at the beginning of the meal if the wine pairing included too much white wine, as we prefer red. We were only offered one glass of red wine...

A well-deserved star! I thoroughly enjoyed myself from beginning to end. The 8-course menu was simply excellent and allowed me to discover flavor combinations that were as original as they were successful. Not to mention the magnificent terrace, ideal for enjoying sunny days in a very pleasant setting. Special mention to the staff, who were smiling, attentive, and highly professional. A truly wonderful gastronomic experience… so, when will they get their second star?

No complaints, we had the Balzac menu for lunch and from beginning to end everything was perfect!

Very nice setting, original and tasty cuisine, pleasant welcome.

Absolutely perfect. A guaranteed change of scenery and a complete escape. No hesitation.

Excellent and exceptional service. A must-do.

I have rarely had such a refined gastronomic experience as at Auberge du 12ème Siècle. From the moment you enter, you are captivated by the atmosphere: this building, full of character, with its ancient beams and soft lighting… everything exudes understated elegance. But the food… it's a resounding yes. Each dish tells a story, with incredible precision and sensitivity. The smoked trout from Langeais was exceptionally delicate: the ultra-subtle smoking allowed the fish's flavor to shine through, enhanced by the rich, vegetal nettle coulis, followed by the thick cream and wild herbs that brought an almost poetic freshness. Clearly one of the finest starters I've had in a long time. Even the details are taken to a rare level: the sauces are masterful, the presentation elegant without being artificial, the pacing of the meal is perfect, and the service is remarkably professional yet warm. You can sense a genuine focus on the Loire Valley terroir, local produce, and seasonality, but with a very contemporary approach. And the strawberry dessert… incredibly fresh and textured. Nothing heavy, everything is subtle, precise, and ethereal. You leave the restaurant with that rare feeling of having experienced a true gastronomic moment, not just a “good meal.”

Who said you have to come to Saché for the Balzac Museum? Me...before I stopped at the Auberge du 12. The table had been reserved, as one does when wanting to punctuate a day with a pleasant break...it wasn't just pleasant, it was extraordinary. The cuisine is resolutely rooted in tradition, yet superbly inventive. It's a blend of flavors and surprises that stays with you long afterward... As for the staff, they reflect the atmosphere of the place: discreet and attentive. I should add that humor is not foreign to this fine establishment, which cultivates it with a certain refinement. Balzac would certainly have found a wonderful subject for a novel here.

I booked a table for my father’s birthday and we had a wonderful experience. We chose the 5-course menu and were delighted by the quality and refinement of the food. In addition to the five dishes, we were served three assortments of starters and a selection of mignardises, which made the experience all the more special. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. We also greatly enjoyed the sunny terrace for lunch, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The staff was professional, kind, and accommodating of my dietary requirements.

A wonderful time spent in this 12th-century restaurant. A lovely surprise that my husband introduced me to for my birthday. Simply delicious.