La Madeleine de Proust sur Chaumont-Sur-Loire

A restaurant that has all the hallmarks of a great one. A small dining room, certainly, but the cuisine is sophisticated, full of different textures, and the flavors harmonize beautifully. A wonderful discovery. Perhaps the service between courses could be a little more relaxed, but that's really if I had to find a small improvement. A warm welcome. Thank you.

An unexpected gem that became the highlight of our Loire Valley stay We found La Madeleine de Proust completely by chance. Walking through Chaumont-sur-Loire near closing time, we decided to take a chance and ask if they still had a table. The owner welcomed us with genuine warmth and without any fuss, and from that very first evening we knew we had stumbled upon something special. What followed was, without exaggeration, the best food experience we had in France. The cooking is refined yet honest — traditional French flavors elevated with real care, creativity, and top-quality ingredients. Every dish felt thoughtful and balanced. We ended up returning for dinner every single evening of our stay in the Loire Valley and systematically worked our way through almost the entire menu. Not once were we disappointed. Each visit only reinforced how consistently excellent everything is. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the service attentive without being formal, and the overall feeling is that of a place run with genuine passion. It is the kind of restaurant that makes you want to linger, order one more thing, and already plan your next visit before you’ve even left. If you appreciate delicious, carefully prepared French food in a charming setting, do yourself a favor and book a table (or just be lucky enough to walk in like we did). La Madeleine de Proust is a true discovery and one we will happily recommend to anyone heading to the Loire Valley.

A great time was had by all, where I discovered and enjoyed the chef's specialty: catfish casserole. Definitely worth trying!

An excellent discovery! We had a wonderful time. The dishes were refined and exquisitely prepared; you can feel the care put into each plate, both in the presentation and the quality of the ingredients. I highly recommend it!

Excellent, refined, and original. A very good place to eat. The air-conditioned dining room is a welcome respite during the heatwave. A nice little bonus. Furthermore, it's quiet and the service is friendly.

We had a lovely evening. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The desserts were exceptional.

Thank you "la madeleine de Proust" for this delightful discovery of your new menu. A. We'll be back very soon with our children to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary 💒

A delightful discovery in an air-conditioned dining room with a relaxing atmosphere. The service is warm, attentive, and impeccable (the elegance of the hostess's dress certainly contributes to this). The dishes are well-prepared, sophisticated without being pretentious. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. It all leaves us wanting more, and we will be back.

Had a delicious meal during the hot weather at a pleasant temperature. Friendly service and a warm hostess. Compliments to the chef.

Beautiful and elegant place. Tastefully decorated. Excellent food prepared and served with passion by a top-notch team. A wonderful experience. Highly recommended.