Creperie du Grand Carroi - Chinon

This creperie is tucked away in one of the small street leading down to the river from the principal street of the medieval city. Creperies are great places to eat in France especially for a fairly quick and enjoyable meal. There is the usual menu which includes savoury and sweet pancakes and ice creams. Good house wines - red and rose only. The savoury pancakes are named after historical characters; being English I couldn't face a Phillipe-Augustus but an Agnes Sorrel, tasty in more ways than one, proved excellent. It was made with chicken rather than lamb, however!. Excellent food and pleasant, efficient service. Some have found the service slow but the pancakes are made to order and, anyway, we're here to relax, not rush to get back to work.

They do a fine job here, nothing fancy but that's not why you go to a creperie. The 14EUR formule is a great deal, especially for being at tourist ground zero, in the shadow of the castle and with great views of La Maison Rouge).

Really lovely galettes! Great for family, putting up with our screaming toddler. Small and quaint, hidden in a really beautiful part of town.

We had a late lunch after visiting the fortress and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The waitress was excellent. Fun and encouraging of our poor French. Would definitely recommend it. We tried both both the galettes and the gratin and couldn't fault either the quality or price of the meal

Very good creperie in the old part of Chinon. Simple decor and menu, good range of traditional, artisan and contemporary galette and crepe fillings. Very good quality food. Good service. Probably above average prices but worth it given quality and in a touristy area.