AMBOISE, FRANCE Bistrot L'Amboisie

After Mont Saint-Michel, we drove to Amboise where we stayed two nights to visit the châteaux in the Loire Valley. 

Our apartment rental was very cute and comfortable, and its location was in a quiet area yet within walking distance of the main street, with assigned private parking for our rental car.

We chose Le Bistrot l'Amboisie for our first dinner based on the high reviews and their specialty serving couscous and tagine dishes. The restaurant was very close to our rental, on a quiet street. We own a tagine at home, and have cooked a really good Moroccan Chicken Tagine dish with couscous. So we were very interested in a tagine dish professionally made in France.

It was a Sunday evening, and not too many people were out. The restaurant was able to seat us right away, and we asked for an outdoor table to enjoy the weather. We ordered a Couscous Royal for two and a salad to share. The Couscous Royal included chicken, pork, a large meatball, and a sausage. Vegetables and couscous came as a side. The spicy sauce gave it an extra kick that we enjoyed very much.

Bistrot L'Amboisie

After dinner, we walked to see our first chateau, the Chateau Royal d'Amboise, looking over from the opposite side of the Loire river. The sun was setting, and the view was breathtaking.

Chateau Royal d'Amboise

RECOMMENDATIONS: Highly recommended. A very authentic couscous meal, beautifully presented and delicious tasting. The best meal we had in the Loire Valley.