Le Baladin
our summer table, facing the Loire
Le Baladin is the summer restaurant of Château de Candes: at the foot of the estate, a terrace overlooking the Loire for brunch from 11 am and for lunch, with hot dishes served until 6 pm. The menu is homemade, based on local, organic produce.
It is open in the warm season, from 1 April to 18 October, and will reopen on 1 April 2027. In the evening and out of season, the estate’s table is Le Pressoir du Château, our troglodyte restaurant.
Lunches & Brunch
A late riser? From 11:00 AM, a delicious brunch* awaits you on the Baladin Terrace. At lunchtime, treat yourself to a menu featuring 100% homemade dishes made with local, organic ingredients.
From fresh pasta to tasty sides, hearty salads, and indulgent desserts, as well as signature dishes.
Several vegetarian options available.
Pair your meal with a non-alcoholic drink or a regional wine from our 100% organic list.
*From April 1st to October 18th
Dinner at Le Pressoir
In the evening, dinner is served at Le Pressoir du Château, our 17th-century troglodyte restaurant: a handful of tables beneath the tuffeau vault, by candlelight.
Thursday to Sunday, arrival between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM: our chef Guillaume Susin presents the Château Menu, resolutely contemporary cooking inspired by French cuisine bourgeoise. In the dining room, maître d’hôtel Cécile Hénault introduces you to the Loire wines.
The château’s lounges and outdoor areas welcome you throughout the day for drinks and snacks.
Outside the summer season, simple and delicious dining options are available at the château all day long.
Le Baladin
Brunch genereux
Belle terrasse vue Loire en été
Google reviews
What our guests say
92 reviews on Google — rating as of 11 October 2026
[…]
Lovely setting over looking the Loire river. Limited menu but very good quality food that appears to be freshly made to order.
Taking into consideration the quality food, It's also very good value.
[…]
Lovely spot to stop with tired legs when cycling.
C’est tout simplement délicieux, le cadre est magnifique avec une terrasse calme et de l’espace entre les tables. Le service est impeccable et très agréable. La carte est variée, originale et locale ! Allez y les yeux fermés vous serez satisfaits
Reviews posted on Google by our visitors; Google does not verify them. We quote here, word for word and in their original language, a selection of five-star reviews; all reviews, including the less favourable ones, can be read on Google.
Le Baladin at a glance
Le Baladin is the summer restaurant of Château de Candes, in Candes-Saint-Martin: a terrace facing the Loire, between Saumur and Chinon, on the Loire à Vélo cycle route, for a homemade brunch or lunch from 1 April to 18 October.
- Season
- From 1 April to 18 October; reopening on 1 April 2027
- Opening hours
- Brunch from 11 am, lunch at midday; hot dishes served until 6 pm
- Cuisine
- A homemade menu based on local, organic produce: fresh pasta, salads, desserts and signature dishes; several vegetarian options
- The setting
- At the foot of the estate, a terrace overlooking the Loire
- Dinner
- Le Baladin does not serve in the evening: dinner is at Le Pressoir du Château, Thursday to Sunday
- Location
- 46 route de Compostelle, Candes-Saint-Martin, on the Loire à Vélo cycle route
- Languages spoken
- French, English and Chinese
- Getting here
- From Paris: about 2 hours by train to Saumur or Port-Boulet, or 3 hours by road; Saumur 20 minutes away, Chinon 25 minutes, Tours and Angers 1 hour; Port-Boulet station 10 minutes away
Questions & answers
Is Le Baladin open?
Le Baladin closes for the season on 19 October 2026 (last service on the 18th) and reopens on 1 April 2027. In between, everything happens at Le Pressoir du Château.
Where can we have dinner?
At Le Pressoir du Château, the estate’s troglodyte restaurant: it serves dinner Thursday to Sunday (arrival between 7 and 8:30 pm) and brunch on Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm.
Can we have lunch at Le Baladin without staying at the château?
Yes. Le Baladin is open to everyone, including walkers and cyclists on the Loire à Vélo route.
Are there vegetarian dishes at Le Baladin?
Yes, the Le Baladin menu includes several vegetarian options.
How do I get to Château de Candes from Paris or Tours?
Candes-Saint-Martin lies between Saumur (20 minutes) and Chinon (25 minutes), 1 hour from Tours and Angers and about 3 hours’ drive from Paris. By train: TGV from Paris to Tours (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps) in about 1 hour, then a regional train to Port-Boulet station, 10 minutes from the château.
