Some good sensations in the kitchen help to lift last year's impression somewhat. Nevertheless, there's still room for improvement, in terms of atmosphere and service, but we're pleased to note the local, eco-responsible approach: veal tartare from Vallières-les-grandes with garden herbs, organic egg yolk coulis from Reugny confit au sel, rhubarb pickles from Marçay, fish cooked well in beurre blanc, but too acidic a sauce, elderflower butter, with wild asparagus, and an obvious desire to do well. Classic desserts (strawberry-verbena savarin), a fairly well-exposed Loire cellar, wines by the glass suggested verbally.