La Deuvalière

La Deuvalière is situated in a 16th-century building in the Plumereau district, at the heart of the old town of Tours. The restaurant's traditional architecture highlights exposed beams, terracotta tiles, and tuffeau stone, creating an authentic setting. Its slightly set-back location provides an intimate and calm atmosphere, despite being centrally located. Inside, the refined and warm dining room is adorned with a monumental fireplace in winter and benefits from air conditioning in summer, ensuring comfort throughout the year. La Deuvalière's cuisine focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients, offering subtle and inventive dishes inspired by multiple culinary traditions. Chef Julien Martineau leads the kitchen with a vision that balances sophistication and elegance with a modern expression of the local terroir. His specialties include a foie gras flan with clementines, smoked duck breast with potato fondant and chestnuts, low-temperature pork shoulder with roasted seasonal vegetables, and desserts such as yuzu lemon tart and the signature tiramisu. Since 2016, Alexandra and Julien have managed the restaurant, blending heritage with a contemporary spirit. Alexandra brings solid experience in hospitality and a service philosophy rooted in openness and sharing, welcoming guests from all around the world with a proficiency in English and Spanish. The restaurant closely collaborates with local artisans and producers, including a cheesemaker, a baker, an ice cream maker, and a wine merchant, to ensure quality ingredients and an authentic experience of the French art of living.