Access for people with disabilities, Children's Menu, Pets allowed
Style
Elegant, Romantic, With family
Budget(€)
Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)
40 to 92
Gault&Millau's review2026
12,5/20
Gourmet Restaurant
On the banks (or nearly so) of the Gartempe, right across from the pretty République Bridge, Alban Galpin operates two dining venues within his Hôtel de France: an affordable à la carte bistro and this Lucullus, which offers a more ambitious menu but now struggles to live up to our two-toque standard despite its solid foundation. The foie gras escalope with Poivrade artichokes, mushroom duxelles, and chilled Thai broth makes for a lovely starter; the veal sweetbreads prepared Karrage-style with butter, garlic and parsley, artichokes, and mojette bean hummus is both generous and well-executed, but the desserts—far too run-of-the-mill—and the wine list, which is limited mainly to wines from outside the Loire Valley, could use a bit more attention.