Festi Vini 2011 : Le Marché des Vins de Saumur

Festi Vini 2011 : 03-11 September was eight days of festivities, culture, fun runs, concerts with the principal event Le Marché des Vins being held on Sunday 04 September in Place de la République in Saumur.



Le Marché des Vins is one of my favourite events of the seasonal calander. A fabulous day out which caters for every family member.

Gérald, representing Domaine de la Paleine for his 6th year was one of the 60 Pays de Loire vineyards to be invited.

Glorious sunshine and high temperatures aided the days festivities, enjoyment of artisans goodies and vignerons wines.
















Having timed their return stays perfectly were our wonderful & fun loving clients, Lisa & John, Susan & Paul, both of whom we had had the great pleasure of welcoming to 'La Bellevue' last year.
















United in one great shared passion, the wines from Domaine de la Paleine ! Armed with their dégustation glasses un grand tour of le marché was in order before concluding at Géralds stand to sample the Domaines latest vintages.

Festi Vini 2012 :
dates to be confirmed

Where to eat in Saumur?

To whet the appetite here is a segment of our menu and options available. Prices start at 5€ rising to 17,50€.
















Nos Viandes
Entrecôte 250gr poêlé, frites maison et salade
Large entrecote steak served with fresh homemade chips & salad

Bavette grillé à l’échalote 250 gr, frites maison et salade
Bavette steak served with fresh homemade chips & salad

Nos Salades
Salade 'Les Tontons au Sud-Ouest'
Salade, magret de canard fumé, toast de foie gras, gésier
Salad, smoked duck, gésiers & foie gras served on toast

Salade 'Les Tontons à la Pêche'
Salade, saumon fumé, crevettes, terrine d’alose sauvage à l’oseille, terrine de sandre au thym terrine d’écrevisses
Salad of smoked salmon, fresh prawns & rillettes of fish

Nos Planches
La P’tite Planche Apéro
Saucisson, jambon de porc noir de Bigorre, comté
A little plate of saucisson, cured ham from Bigorre & cheese

Le Pot de Rillettes pour 2
Rillettes de canard cornichons et croutons grillés ou rillettes de sandre aux graines de sésame, citron et croutons grillés
Choose between duck or sandre rillettes served with garnish & croutons

La Planche de Fromage
Assortiment de fromages – voir notre ardoise
A selection of cheeses – view our slate board

Le Menu du Marché

Le plat du Jour
Dish of the day

Formule Entrée+Plat
Starter + main course

Formule Plat+Dessert
Main course + pudding

Entrée+Plat+Dessert+(verre de vin offert 10cl)
Starter + main course + pudding or ice cream glass of wine offered

Our produce is sourced daily and seasonally dictated and on occasion our menu is subject to change.

Bistrot Les Tontons - wine bar in the pretty square of Place Saint Pierre, Saumur

Located in the heart of Saumur in Place Saint Pierre, close to the Château de Saumur, is our wine bar Bistrot Les Tontons where Gérald unites his two greatest passions, 'food and wine'.
















Wine is of primary importance and extraordinary wines from the Loire Valley and throughout France can be sampled, taken away or enjoyed in the stylish yet informal surround of the wine bar.

Simple eats. Lunch and dinner of 1-3 courses. Saviour traditional homecooked French cuisine served with a twist and ensure to try our frites maison, homemade and prepared by hand they will remind you of the chips your Grandmother made.

You may like to read our clients generous reviews left on TripAdvisor.

One Day Wine Tour from Paris - discover the Loire Valley wines

Staying in Paris? Why not consider visiting the beautiful wine producing region of the Loire Valley.

Easily accessible by TGV train enjoy a 1 Day Wine Tour from Paris in Saumur.

In the company of Gérald, a bilingual French wine professional sample some of the finest examples of wine produced in the Loire Valley while visiting a highly referenced Domaine close to Saumur.

After a full morning of wine tasting and discovering what life for a vigneron involves lunch follows as un accords mets et vins, a 3 course 'food & wine pairing' lunch hosted by Gérald at Bistrot Les Tontons, our wine bar set in the heart of Saumur in the pretty square of Place Saint Pierre.

Transport is included.

For further information about the day wine tour 'click here - 1 Day Wine Tour from Paris' or contact Sarah-Jane at: info@loirevalleyuncorked.com.

Loire Valley Uncorked awarded 'Certificate of Excellence 2011' by TripAdvisor.

Bistrot Les Tontons, Saumur

After a glorious day of sunshine on the 14th, le 'Pont', the Friday commonly taken in France to extend a Bank Holiday weekend, appeared to take a turn for the not-so-great.

Holiday makers, locals and passer-bys were undeterred from a spot of drizzle and Bistrot Les Tontons continued to exude les sentiments des vacances as the terrace and festivities reflected.

As the evening drew in the ambience moved inside the wine bar - those choosing full dining residing at the tables and those casually sharing a glass or two of wine stood at the bar enjoying a plate of charcuterie.

With an atmosphere accueillante et chaleureuse it was no surprise the evening ran into the small hours!

Bistrot Les Tontons, Saumur

With much of Saumur cordoned off to traffic for this weekends festivities Fridays deadline deliveries were unable to reach us and albeit this wasn't quite to plan there was much to do in preparation for the now opening of Bistrot Les Tontons on Tuesday 05 July 2011.

BEFORE

Gérald and I viewed the then called Cafe La Grange back in March when it resembled the Pompidou Centre, Paris. Since signing on 21st June the future Bistrot Les Tontons has undergone a vast transformation.


WORK IN PROGRESS

For those of you who know Gérald from Domaine de la Paleine you will be delighted to learn Gérald will continue to represent the Domaine.

Further more the wines from Domaine de la Paleine will be available to enjoy during lunch and dinner and can be purchased directly from la cave at Bistort Les Tontons.

In addition, Loire Valley Uncorked will continue to provided privately conducted wine tasting tours at the Domaine de la Paleine and NEW for 2012 - wine tastings & river boat trips on the Loire river held on Domaine de la Paleines own private la toue, river boat.

OPENING SOON - Bistrot Les Tontons, Saumur

Yesterday was an exceptional day for 'la famille Beaumont'. After many long, long weeks of anticipation our final meeting was scheduled with the Notaire, after which, Gérald and I left as the owners of the future Bistrot Les Tontons, Saumur.

Set in the heart of the historical quarter of Saumur, in the pretty square called Place Saint Pierre, Bistrot Les Tontons will open on Monday 4 July 2011.

Providing a relaxing and welcoming environment for all, whether it's for a coffee, a light refreshment or glass of wine with a friend. For those seeking a wine from the Loire Valley or throughout France. Lunch or evening dining. A private evening event... for those of you who know Gérald you can be rest assured his passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of wine combined with his love for the olde French traditions ensures the je ne sais quoi will be present in Bistort Les Tontons.