The village of Barrou is in the department of Indre et Loire, France. The village’s location halfway between the regional capitals of Tours and Poitiers makes it an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley and Vienne. Barrou itself has a restaurant/bar, boulangerie (baker) boucherie (butcher) and épicier (grocer)and a post office.

 There is a boulodrome in the centre of the village for ‘Petanque (boules).

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The restaurant is typical of small villages of the region in that it is also has a separate bar area where the locals meet over coffee or a glass of wine to discuss the events of the day.

 

 

It serves traditional fare at good prices and is a good place to join the locals for lunch - you will not be disappointed. Self-service buffet for starters, main course, cheese board plus a sweet for 12 euros.

 

 Local red wine and bread are included in the price. 

  Check opening times, as it varies with the seasons and book for evening dining, more out of courtesy than necessity. The outside terrace area looks on to the boulodrome square.

 

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If you are celebrating something special and want a dining experience then you can dine at the 'Mitchelin Star' “La Promenade” in the nearby village of Le Petit Pressigny.

An unforgettable experience.

 

 

Booking is necessary here :

11 Rue Savoureulx, Le Petit Pressigny‎. Tel: 02.47.94.93.52‎
 

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There are many pleasant walks around the village and along the river. The local tourist office will also provide maps for all the 'marked-out' walks in all the surrounding villages