"Not my cup of tea - recommended by hotel but not really our idea of a nice evening... Noisy, plastic cups for drinks, lots of kids and groups .... Games and dancing: maybe fir young families and youngsters!"
We were staying in the Art Hotel opposite this venue and were attracted by the music booming across the road. The venue runs along side the River Loire and is a play/recreational area with various rides etc. From the signs I also believe there is a campsite within the grounds. There was a dance in progress to piped music/backing tracks in the under cover dance area which was full of people. Three was a man and woman singing along to some of the songs. Good atmosphere and the dancers were certainly enjoying the experience. It looked worth a visit so we thought we would sit, have a glass or two of wine, have a meal and enjoy the evening. Mistake.You cannot sit at an empty table in the outdoor...
We had a nice beer at La Guingette, and on a previous visit we had a pleasant enough evening meal here.But, as a father of a nearly-two year old, the key to visiting Lulu Parc is the kids playground next door. It's not cheap to get in - around €30-€35 for 2 adults and 1 child. But we were there with friends all day (from around 11am to 6pm) - and the kids didn't want to go home! There are around 25 different amusements for kids - ranging from swings and sandpits to water slides and trampolines - all marked up for appropriate age ranges. There is also a little animal farm and mini golf. The food from the cafeteria at this part of the site was as expected - moderately priced, moderate choice,...
Lulu Parc is unique: a riverside concert venue, restaurant, and amusement park that feels like you've gone back in time. We ate lunch there on a very rainy Monday in June, after biking all the way from Amboise. It was worth the detour to see the place, though I imagine it's more festive on a sunnier day or when the live music is going on. Our seafood was also excellent. It's not high cuisine, but it's hearty and filling. A novel and entertaining experience!
The nice riverside setting is really the only positive aspect of this establishment. The food is mediocre, the waiting times are atrocious, the service is appalling and the owner is downright heinous. There is an infinity of better options in the region so just skip this sad excuse of a restaurant.
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Efficient service (Pierric was very good). Booking necessary when we visited. My husband and 2 boys enjoyed it too. Simple food but plenty on the plate (share a starter and then have your main meal). Lovely setting (on the river Loire). Great music and dancing if you fancy it.
The idea to combine several things together is good: food, drink, dance, kids attractions, ...But the quality level is pretty poor.Both on food and on wines.On top all this with very long time to be served because fully crowded and with the kitchen not dimensioned for it.
La Guinguette de Lulu Parc on a summer day is buzzing with people, consuming grill food, brought by smiling staff. We were there for lunch, thus missing out on the guinguette music and dancing in the evening. Really good food.
Not my cup of tea - recommended by hotel but not really our idea of a nice evening... Noisy, plastic cups for drinks, lots of kids and groups .... Games and dancing: maybe fir young families and youngsters!
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