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Around Barrou you will find many fine restaurants to suit all
pockets from the Michelin Star 'La Promenade' in Le
Petit Pressigny to the 4 course 11.5 euro lunch in the village
itself.
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Barrou
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There is a boulodrome in the centre of the village for ‘Petanque' (boules). The village also has a restaurant/bar, boulangerie (baker) boucherie (butcher), épicier (grocer) and a post office.
It serves traditional fare at good prices and is a good place to join the locals for lunch - you will not be disappointed. Self-service buffet for starters, main course, cheese board plus a sweet for 12 euros. Local red wine and bread are included in the price.
Check opening times, as it varies with the seasons and book for evening dining, more out of courtesy than necessity. The outside terrace area looks on to the boulodrome square.
The kayak club at Descartes offer trips back down river from the nearby village of Le Guerche.
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restaurant is typical of small villages of the region in
that it also has a separate bar area where the locals
meet over coffee or a glass of wine to discuss the
events of the day. 
There are many pleasant walks around the village and
along the river. The 
At Barrou
you are in the heart of Southern Touraine which has its
own delights close at hand such as the small village of Le Guerche
(5mins) with its chateau and wind
ing
streets, as well as having all the diverse range of sites
on our 'Places to Visit' page.