Our favorite guinguettes

The opening of the guinguettes marks the start of the return\nof fine weather! They blossom in numbers along the banks of the Loire\nor the Cher, offering cultural and gastronomic\nand gastronomic discoveries for all to enjoy.

Guinguette de Tours sur Loire
Guinguette de Tours sur Loire
TOURS SUR LOIRE
Always unexpected!
La Guinguette de Tours sur Loire is THE festive event for Touraine residents. Concerts, plays, wine tastings, workshops, "boum du dimanche"... Each summer the agenda is full of the surprises! Take in the different atmospheres along the quays: the colorful Chez Dupont guinguette, the main Guinguette with its eclectic program, the Bar à Mômes for families and the "rock" bar Le Foudre.
Opening hours:
- Main Guinguette and Bar à Mômes: May 2 to September 27
- Chez Dupont: May 3 to September 20
- Le Foudre: May 9 to September 5
Adress
Quai de la Loire, down from Wilson bridge
Practical info
- PRM-accessible
- Website
Guinguette de Tours sur plage
TOURS SUR PLAGE
Sun and nature in the city
Another bank, another atmosphere. Opposite Tours sur Loire, discover a beach, a bubble of nature, with no ambient music or wifi, just a refreshment bar, local produce and a few deckchairs... Ecological entertainment and open-air cinema, in keeping with the natural, wild setting of the Loire banks.
Practical info :
- Open: may 10 to august 31
- 1 Quai de Portillon, Tours
- Site web
Guinguette de Rochecorbon
GUINGUETTE DE ROCHECORBON
All ages on the dancefloor
This guinguette awaits you on the banks of the Loire, at the foot of the Rochecorbon hillside. Its parquet floor has seen generations of dancers come and go! Come and dance the night away, or enjoy an aperitif-concert every Saturday. The Le Canotier restaurant serves grilled meats, salads and small fried dishes. And don't forget pétanque, volleyball and children's outdoor games at nearby Lulu Parc.
Practical info
- From May, 3rd 2025, open everyday
- Quai de la Loire, Rochecorbon
- guinguettederochecorbon.eu
PORT AVERTIN
Nature and discovery!
A little haven of peace on the banks of the Lac du Cher at Saint-Avertin, the Port Avertin open-air café offers family fun all summer long. Laze around at the water’s edge or dance at the open-air dance floors, or at rock, pop, folk and electronica concerts. Open-air cinema, improv theatre, creative workshops and daily games for children round off the fun. Small electric barges for rent on the Cher river for fun and games on the water.
Pratical informations
- From June, 14 to September, 14
- 30 boulevard Paul Doumer in Saint Avertin
- Website
A la soupette de Mémère
A LA SOUPETTE DE MEMERE
The travelling guinguette
For over ten years, this mobile guinguette has been setting up shop on the banks of the Cher River in Savonnières. 100% home-cooked cuisine using organic and local produce, and a wide range of entertainment.
Practical info
- From April, 19 to September 28
- Aire des Charmilles, Savonnières
- alasoupettedememere.com
Volupia guinguette and wine bar
SAUVAGE
A breath of fresh air
Near Amboise, this guinguette combines a troglodytic cellar with a green setting, where you can relax in a deckchair overlooking the Loire and listen to concerts by local bands.
Practical info
- Opening April 25 15
- Levée de la Loire, Les Caves, Chargé
- @Sauvage
Guinguette Les Javanaises
THE JAVANAISES
Family area
Café-concert, snack bar, leisure area with petanque pitch, table soccer and arcade games under the big top... in the heart of the bucolic gardens of Les Viantaises. This year, the guinguette celebrates its 10th anniversary with an attractive summer program!
Practical info
- From April 5 to September 22
- Jardin des Viantaises, Beaulieu-lès-Loches
- Website
La Poule d'Ô © Who is Reno
THE POULE D'Ô
The bucolic and gourmet area
Since 2022, La Poule d'Ô has set up shop on the "secret" terrace of an old watermill on the banks of the Indre. Run by the owners of the Aigle d'Or restaurant, this bucolic space offers revisited tapas for nibbling, 100% local vintages for toasting and regular events such as meetings with producers, afterworks, festive barbecues and reading sessions.
Practical info
- From May to September
- 7 rue de l'abreuvoir, Azay-le-Rideau
- Website
CHEZ OSCAR & SUZETTE
A warm, relaxed atmosphere
At Chez Oscar & Suzette, you can dance and lounge in a deckchair with your feet in the sand overlooking the Loire, at the foot of the Château d'Amboise. The ideal place to recharge your batteries after a day on the Loire à Vélo or a château visit!
Practical info
- May 1 to September 21
- 123 chemin dit de l'Abattoir, Amboise - @Chez Oscar & Suzette
LA GUINGUETTE DES BATELIERS
Aperitif on the port side!
New La guinguette des Bateliers in Saint-Etienne de Chigny on Buda Island, a green setting on the Loire 15 km from Tours. On site, you can enjoy a sunset boat trip (booking required), share a drink in a convivial atmosphere, watch the Loire birds or opt for a walk on the wild part of the island for the more adventurous!
Practical info
- Open from May 1 to September 30
- Buda Island, Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny
- Boat trip by reservation below
Twilight Ride with the Bateliers of Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny
Duration: 2h - Price: €36
This 2-hour sunset excursion is an invitation to let yourself go and (re)connect with the natural environment of the Loire. It's a magical moment when you let yourself be carried away by the current and the light offered by the sunset, which is also the best time to discover the birds and, if you're lucky, the opportunity to see this discreet and unknown animal: the European beaver! So don't forget to bring your twins along!

To complete the tour, we strongly advise you to bring a picnic to share (or not) with the other passengers!
Le Soleil © Nicolas Stadler
LE SOLEIL
La guinguette d'hiver
Who said a guinguette was only for sunny days? Certainly not Le Soleil, the new winter guinguette in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps!
Lazy Suzy's burgers, Le Dazio's focaccia, and Tia's Thai street food will guarantee you a delicious moment! 🍔 And we know what you're thinking... YES, like any guinguette, there's a bar! But there's more: daily activities throughout the week, including Pilates, conferences, theater, and concerts.
Practical Information
- Open hour: coming later
- Address: 9000 Rue de la Grange Quillet, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Access by bus from Tours: / Line 16: Atlantes – Grands Mortiers
- Bus 4 – R3: Atlantes / Bus 3a – 3b – 19: Atlantes Duclos
- Website