Valentine’s in Tours: a romantic dinner for two in total darkness at Dans le Noir?
Written on 16.01.2026
What if, this Valentine’s Day, you removed what usually guides all our choices: the visual? In Tours, Dans le Noir?, located within the Westotel Tours – Val de Loire, invites couples to enjoy a dinner in total darkness, free from phones and visual cues. Guided by blind or partially sighted servers, rediscover a meal in a new way: flavours become sharper, interactions more genuine, and intimacy more natural. An immersive, inclusive, and surprising experience, designed to create a shared memory.
A Valentine’s Day that celebrates presence
Usually, 14 February is all about dim lights, “Instagrammable” plates, and carefully curated ambience.
At our restaurant, the approach is entirely different: removing the visual to place what truly matters at the heart of the couple — attention, listening, closeness, and the present moment.
In Tours, Dans le Noir ? and Westotel Tours – Val de Loire offer a unique format: dine without seeing, savour a 100% surprise menu, and share a playful, intimate moment with your partner.
How it works: an experience in total darkness
The principle is simple: the meal takes place in complete darkness.
This choice immediately transforms the experience. Flavours stand out, textures take on unexpected prominence, the pace naturally slows, and focus turns more fully to the person opposite.
Alongside you at every stage of the meal, our visually impaired guides and servers provide attentive support, reassurance, and guidance, helping you explore your senses and your plate.
When discovery becomes the heart of the dinner
Designed as a surprise menu, the dinner prioritises discovery over description.
Nothing is revealed beforehand, preserving the experience: no photos, no expectations, no judgement of “beautiful or not.” The tasting is guided by flavour, smell, and touch. Created with the teams at Westotel Tours – Val de Loire, this creative, seasonal menu turns each course into a playful moment of exploration.
Far from clichés, the experience is romantic without being formal, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day. Darkness encourages letting go, fosters a new kind of intimacy, and sparks spontaneous, often amusing, often tender moments. The slight awkwardness of the first minutes gives way to a freer energy and lasting memory.
Extend the evening at Westotel Tours – Val de Loire
Westotel Tours – Val de Loire adds a true sense of getaway to this Valentine’s evening. Its elegant setting invites the experience to continue, before or after dinner, with a drink, soaking up the atmosphere of the place, or, for some, extending the evening with an overnight stay at the hotel.
In summary
Give your partner a Valentine’s Day like no other at Westotel Tours – Val de Loire: a dinner in the dark, a creative surprise menu, renewed intimacy, and an elegant setting to prolong the evening.
A memorable gift to enjoy in Tours
Not available on Valentine’s weekend? Choose one of our gift cards and enjoy the Dans le Noir ? experience in Tours with your partner on another day. Available digitally or in a gift box, our cards are valid for one year from the date of purchase.