3 good reasons to organise a birthday in the dark in Tours

Where to celebrate your birthday this year to make a lasting impression?
If you're looking for an original, sensory and meaningful experience, our original restaurant in Tours, in partnership with Westotel, offers a unique concept: a dinner in complete darkness. More than just a meal, it’s an immersive and human experience that turns every moment into an unforgettable memory.

In this article, we present three excellent reasons to organise your birthday (or that of a loved one) in our restaurant in the dark. An idea that will appeal both to lovers of new experiences and those seeking meaning and emotion.

When sight disappears, the other senses awaken. Dans le Noir ? Tours invites you to rediscover taste, smell, touch and hearing in a unique setting. Organising a birthday party in our original restaurant means offering your guests an extraordinary experience, far removed from traditional lunches.

Upon entering the room plunged into total darkness, your loved ones will discover a whole new world. Guided by our visually impaired and blind waiters, they let themselves be carried away by their senses. The menu is kept secret to enhance the surprise effect and stimulate the taste buds. This unusual experience encourages conversation and camaraderie, while highlighting the abilities of our guides, who are true ambassadors of our concept.

Whether in a small group or with friends, the surprise is always there. Deprived of their sight, guests rediscover the pleasures of taste in a different way: some rediscover forgotten flavours, others are surprised to find they enjoy a food they thought they didn't like. The meal becomes a lively moment, punctuated by laughter, surprises and animated conversations. An experience that leaves no one indifferent.

Celebrating a birthday also means choosing to experience a meaningful moment. At Dans le Noir ? Tours, service is provided by visually impaired or blind guides and waiters, whose professionalism, kindness and attentiveness make every meal unique. Their guidance transforms the evening into a truly human experience, rich in emotions and exchanges.

Immersed in darkness, guests allow themselves to be surprised by their senses, challenge their preconceptions and share a moment of genuine connection. The experience provokes reflection, awakens curiosity and leaves a lasting impression.

Celebrating a birthday in this original setting offers much more than just a meal: it conveys strong values of inclusion, respect and sharing. It is a meaningful approach that helps to change perceptions while supporting the employment of talented professionals.

Looking for an original, stress-free and memorable birthday celebration? Dans le Noir? Tours offers a turnkey experience designed to surprise and bring people together. No need to plan everything: our team will welcome you, guide you throughout the evening and take care of every detail to make the occasion unique.

The dinner unfolds in several stages, combining discovery, conviviality and new sensations. The mystery of the menu is part of the game, but each dish is tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.

As the meal progresses, conversations take on a different dimension: voices draw closer, senses are heightened, certainties waver. The return to light is always a powerful moment, often punctuated by laughter, surprises... and revelations! It’s also the perfect moment to chat with the guide about their experience, their feelings, and to ask all the questions you may not usually dare to ask.

• a unique concept that surprises and amazes
• a warm and welcoming atmosphere
• a strong commitment to inclusion
• a simple organisation
• an experience that moves and entertains
• an original alternative to traditional  restaurants
• a powerful memory to share with family, friends or as a couple

Celebrating a birthday in the dark is choosing a remarkable, surprising and sincere moment.
It means offering your loved ones a timeless break—an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with sensations and people.

Are you looking for an original restaurant for a birthday? Want to surprise a loved one with a memorable evening?
Look no further: Dans le Noir ? Tours welcomes you to turn this occasion into a lasting memory.

Book a table or offer a gift card directly on our website.
Step into the adventure of darkness… and let the magic happen.