L'Aubépine
near Tours Cathedral, Tours
Restaurant in Tours, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A sensible central Tours pick for travellers who want dinner near Rue Colbert without chasing a trophy reservation. Book it for convenience, calm, and itinerary fit; cross-shop Les Bartavelles if a clearer modern-cuisine signal matters more.
About L'Aubépine
Is L'Aubépine worth considering in Tours? It can be, if the goal is a direct restaurant plan with service times and a smart-casual dress code. L'Aubépine is in Tours, opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and is closed Sunday and Monday.
The safest way to think about it is as a Tours option to schedule around known hours. For current booking procedures, menu details, accessibility, group arrangements, or dietary requests, check directly with the restaurant before making plans.
A Tours pick for travellers who want lunch or dinner options
The weekly rhythm is straightforward. L'Aubépine serves Tuesday through Saturday from 12–1:30 PM and 7:30–9:30 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed. That gives both midday and evening windows on the main dining days, while leaving the finer details to confirm with the venue.
For a broader scan before committing, use the full Tours restaurants guide. If the trip is built around more than dinner, pair it with other Tours planning resources so the meal sits in the right part of the day.
Book for schedule fit, not for unverified claims
Choose L'Aubépine if its Tours location, smart-casual dress code, and Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours fit your plan. If you are comparing restaurant options, Les Bartavelles is another venue to consider. You can also compare availability with Makeda, Restaurant Le Turon, Le Petit Patrimoine, and Chez Gaster before deciding where to book.
Planning details
- Location
- 88 Rue Colbert, 37000 Tours, France
- Website
- laubepine-tours.fr
- Phone
- +33247052481
The take
The Take
The Vibe
L'Aubépine reads like a quietly assured neighbourhood restaurant anchored in Tours' older streets. It operates without spectacle, favoring consistency and considered choices that reward repeat guests. The setting is framed by the city's 'old fabric,' and the kitchen speaks the language of the Loire, which gives the service and menu a regional logic. The atmosphere leans intimate and understated rather than theatrical: dishes and wine take precedence over flash, and the restaurant projects the calm confidence of a place that serves locals regularly while remaining approachable for visitors seeking classical provincial dining.
Best For
The restaurant suits an evening meal focused on thoughtful cooking and regional wines—ideal for dinner, date nights, or quiet special occasions. The kitchen leans on the fixed-price formula common in French provincial dining, which encourages a composed sequence of courses rather than à la carte experimentation. Guests who appreciate wine-led meals from the Loire and a composed, repeatable dining experience will find this an appealing choice. It’s less about spectacle and more about a polished, reliable evening where gastronomy and local wine selections are the main event.
Ordering Tips
Lean toward the fixed-price menus—the write-up highlights two- or three-price-point structures that force the kitchen to make clear arguments about sequencing and composition. Given the restaurant’s Loire orientation, explore the wine program and ask about local expressions of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc mentioned in the profile. Consider signature preparations like the Bavarois carotte jaune et Sainte-Maure de Touraine or the salmon tartare as representative starters or lighter courses; if a carte exists alongside the menu, use it as a supplement to tailor the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary design blended with warm, cozy atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Bavarois carotte jaune et Sainte-Maure de Touraine
- salmon tartare
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 88 Rue Colbert, 37000 Tours, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is full
Try Les Bartavelles first if the evening calls for a more food-led Modern Cuisine experience and a €€€ budget works. If the priority is simply staying in Tours with less friction, check Restaurant Le Turon or Le Petit Patrimoine next.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tours
L'Aubépine is the practical central choice: useful for a relaxed meal around Rue Colbert, especially when the day already includes walking, wine tasting, or hotel logistics. Les Bartavelles is the clearer pick for diners who want a defined Modern Cuisine brief and are comfortable with a €€€ signal.
Makeda, Restaurant Le Turon, Le Petit Patrimoine, and Chez Gaster are the right cross-shops if availability or room feel matters more than a specific culinary category. With no reliable public price cue for most of this set, decide by occasion: Les Bartavelles for a more defined food-led evening, L'Aubépine for a lower-friction central plan.
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Compare L'Aubépine
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Aubépine | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Makeda | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Restaurant Le Turon | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Petit Patrimoine | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Chez Gaster | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Les Bartavelles | Tours | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is L'Aubépine good for a special occasion?
It may suit an occasion in Tours if the details fit your plans: smart-casual dress and lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Saturday. For anything more specific, such as menu style, private dining, or celebration arrangements, confirm directly with the restaurant. Les Bartavelles is another option to compare.
Is L'Aubépine good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining if you want a restaurant in Tours with regular lunch and dinner hours from Tuesday through Saturday. Solo diners should check directly with the venue if seating format or bar seating matters. Makeda is another venue to compare.
Can I eat at the bar at L'Aubépine?
Ask the venue directly if bar seating is important. L'Aubépine is a restaurant in Tours with lunch and dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday, and Restaurant Le Turon is another comparison to ask about first.
Is lunch or dinner better at L'Aubépine?
Both lunch and dinner are available from Tuesday through Saturday: 12–1:30 PM and 7:30–9:30 PM. The better choice depends on your schedule. Le Petit Patrimoine is another option to compare if you are planning an evening meal.
