Discover local cuisine through our restaurant's menu
Located opposite the majestic Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, the restaurant at the Hôtel La Croix Blanche Fontevraud is the perfect place for a culinary escape.
Housed in a former stone coaching inn, the restaurant charms with both its convivial atmosphere and its rich menu featuring local Anjou flavors.
Whether you're just passing through the region, having a business lunch, or enjoying a holiday, take advantage of this unique opportunity to discover the authentic flavors of the Loire Valley.
At the La Croix Blanche restaurant, the cuisine draws direct inspiration from local flavors while adding a touch of modernity.
The menu showcases iconic regional recipes, starting with the famous gouline, a simple and delicious Anjou specialty.
This generous pie, filled with mushrooms, rillettes, and cream, embodies the gastronomic identity of Anjou and delights lovers of authentic cuisine.
Other local specialties on the menu include chicken supreme à l’angevine, wild boar stew with Saumur red wine, and sea bream.
Discover the Menu Ardoise du terroir (39 €).
It's impossible to end a meal without sampling the local sweet specialties.
Among them is crémet d’Anjou, an age-old dessert made with delicately drained fresh cheese.
Revived and reimagined, it pairs perfectly with a glass of Saumur brut white wine or Crémant de Loire rosé.
The quality of the dishes is based on a rigorous selection of local and seasonal products.
The chef prioritizes local sourcing to guarantee freshness and traceability.
This approach allows us to offer a menu that evolves with the bounty of the region and the rhythm of the seasons.
Are you gluten intolerant? Our chef can adapt certain dishes to your dietary needs!
The restaurant isn't limited to lunch or dinner. It also offers gourmet breaks at any time of day:
From the first rays of sunshine, you can enjoy lunch or dinner on the terrace in the heart of a 17th-century courtyard, overlooking one of the region's most beautiful heritage sites.
📍Address: Restaurant La Croix Blanche, 7 Place des Plantagenêts, 49590 Fontevraud l’Abbaye
⌚Opening Hours: Open daily from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
👉 Gluten-free options available for some dishes
👨🦽 Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Awarded a TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award at the end of 2025, La Croix Blanche is now among the top 10% of restaurants in the world!
Book your table directly!
Housed in a former stone coaching inn, the restaurant charms with both its convivial atmosphere and its rich menu featuring local Anjou flavors.
Whether you're just passing through the region, having a business lunch, or enjoying a holiday, take advantage of this unique opportunity to discover the authentic flavors of the Loire Valley.
Bistronomic regional cuisine
Iconic regional recipes
At the La Croix Blanche restaurant, the cuisine draws direct inspiration from local flavors while adding a touch of modernity.
The menu showcases iconic regional recipes, starting with the famous gouline, a simple and delicious Anjou specialty.
This generous pie, filled with mushrooms, rillettes, and cream, embodies the gastronomic identity of Anjou and delights lovers of authentic cuisine.
Other local specialties on the menu include chicken supreme à l’angevine, wild boar stew with Saumur red wine, and sea bream.
Discover the Menu Ardoise du terroir (39 €).
Regional sweets not to be missed
It's impossible to end a meal without sampling the local sweet specialties.
Among them is crémet d’Anjou, an age-old dessert made with delicately drained fresh cheese.
Revived and reimagined, it pairs perfectly with a glass of Saumur brut white wine or Crémant de Loire rosé.
Carefully selected fresh, seasonal produce
The quality of the dishes is based on a rigorous selection of local and seasonal products.
The chef prioritizes local sourcing to guarantee freshness and traceability.
This approach allows us to offer a menu that evolves with the bounty of the region and the rhythm of the seasons.
Are you gluten intolerant? Our chef can adapt certain dishes to your dietary needs!
A gourmet experience from morning to night
The restaurant isn't limited to lunch or dinner. It also offers gourmet breaks at any time of day:
- a generous breakfast;
- lunch on the terrace;
- a gourmet break;
- a refined dinner;
- a cozy lounge bar.
From the first rays of sunshine, you can enjoy lunch or dinner on the terrace in the heart of a 17th-century courtyard, overlooking one of the region's most beautiful heritage sites.
Practical Information
📍Address: Restaurant La Croix Blanche, 7 Place des Plantagenêts, 49590 Fontevraud l’Abbaye
⌚Opening Hours: Open daily from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
👉 Gluten-free options available for some dishes
👨🦽 Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Awarded a TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award at the end of 2025, La Croix Blanche is now among the top 10% of restaurants in the world!
Book your table directly!
