Cake Thé
The inconspicuous entrance doesn't prepare you for the medieval splendour within. Best quality teas and delicious homemade cakes. You won't want to leave.
Do you prefer to take your coffee surrounded by hipster cool or in the epitome of a French café with a good view? Would you rather have lunch in an contemporary vegetarian place or literally inside a 12th-century building with vaulted ceilings? No problem, in the French heartland you could try any one of these options. The six best revealed for you…
REAL Coffee Shop
Vibrant café in the French sense of the word, as likely to party with DJs and rum shots as serve you an excellent charcuterie lunch platter or morning coffee.
Miss Goumard
After working up an appetite exploring the château, head for this hipster hangout with its retro stylings and hearty artisan baking. Cute, cosy and comfortable.
Le Café Serpente
Every bit as worth a visit as the famed cathedral it looks out upon. A text book image of a French café with all the antique charm to match. Spend a while.
French Coffee Shop
Done up in wood and with a decidedly retro feel, the French Coffee Shop is an Orleans institution. They do some of the best coffee in town, but most people come here for the elaborate and at times ridiculous milkshake creations. With towers of whipped cream, crumbled biscuits, and glace cherries, this is a superb place to indulge a sweet tooth, or just to pick up one of their slightly less decadent smoothies. Open Monday 9 12pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9:30am to 7pm, and Friday to Saturday from 9:30am-8pm.
Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude
Stepping inside Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude is like walking into the front room of a traditional, if slightly offbeat French granny. Gingham dominates, with floral patterns, ornate kitchen utensils and aprons hanging on the walls. The food is as good as you might expect, with a real home-cooked vibe. Pancakes, fondue and traditional Breton cooking make this a treat for the tastebuds, as well as a perfectly kitsch and kooky experience. Open Sunday to Thursday from 11:30am to 9:30pm and Friday to Saturday from 11:30am to 10pm.