French and Entrepreneur: Le Tatoué Toqué, Tours, Loire Valley (Episode 2)

Welcome to Episode 2 of a new video series introducing French business owners, artisans and artists - and some of my favorite addresses in la Belle France.
Video in French. English subtitles.
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France loves burgers!
What if I told you the world's best hamburger can be found in Tours, Loire Valley?
Join me as I chat with Chef Benoît Sanchez (aka "le Tatoué Toqué") in his restaurant located in Tours' historical center a few hundred yards away from renowned Place Plumereau.
Benoît is a true entrepreneur, a former expat and an experienced chef and business owner. He has many stories to tell and exciting projets to lead in the next few months.
And yes, he and the other members of the "French Burger Team" did place #1 at the World's Food Championships in Dallas, Tx. in 2023 ("Burger" category.)
Le Tatoué Toqué
Website: www.tatouetoque.fr/en/
Two locations: Tours Centre (Le Vieux Tours) and Tours Nord.
Here's a clever business name: Une toque = a chef's hat. Toqué (adjective, slang) = to be a little crazy :-)
For more information about Street Experience Festival (September 2023, Tours)
www.street-xperience.com/
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[@Kristy-lavieenrose]

Miam miam! Je dois visiter tout de suite! Merci Benoît! Véro, j’adore cette série de vidéos!!

[@dorothybuechel1300]

Je veux bien y aller! Thanks for sharing this video. The chef was so charming!

[@francewithvero]

Allez-y quand vous viendrez à Tours! Merci et à bientôt.

[@judylopatin6110]

Great interview! And it includes one of my favorite French phrases, about the French passion for burgers-C’est dingue, ça !

[@francewithvero]

Oui, c'est dingue, la Burger Mania en France!

[@lizriveragoldstein3421]

What an amazing setting to get "fast food"! I think he has really elevated the burger! I have added the street festival to my calendar. Thank you for another great interview

[@francewithvero]

Avec plaisir Liz.

[@danyelmoulden3803]

Merci Beaucoup ! Wonderful interview. Wish we could make it in September! Adding his fun resto to 'le liste' for our visit in January!!

[@francewithvero]

Merci Danyel. Nothing like a tasty burger when the weather gets cold in January :-)

[@rickybeltran8270]

I loved this interview of such an interesting guy, with a very interesting story. I’m so glad I was reminded of this interview, because after days of rain and cold in CA, I spent as much time in the garden as possible.

[@francewithvero]

Thanks for stopping by, Ricky. Count on me to remind you when new content is released ;-) Enjoy gardening!

[@debrasams2362]

So interesting. Delightful.😊

[@francewithvero]

Merci beaucoup Debra.

[@janethellmann2103]

Wonderful Interview with a innovative, interesting chef who looks to go outside the box and create his own ideas. Really enjoyed hearing his history, his plans for the future and his ideas. Keep up these fabulous interviews Vero, we really appreciate them and YOU!!!

[@francewithvero]

Merci beaucoup for all the encouragement. I am getting a feeling Benoît Sanchez has a brand-new fan club! :-)

[@brucefielder9312]

Excellent interview. His French team winning the best burger in the world reminds me of the movie "Bottle Shock" that told the story of California wines winning the best wines award in a blind taste test against French wines and the judges were all French! Thanks for posting this story.

[@francewithvero]

There you go. Divine justice! ;-)

[@andrearhoe7890]

I loved this interview and now I must try to go back to Tours to eat at his restaurant.

[@francewithvero]

Voilà!

[@susanj.anderson7500]

Loved this interview. He is so lively and I would love to taste his burgers next time I come to Tours. I did not know about him last year. BTW: My grandson in Paris loves burgers. He is 5! Véro, it was a very interesting interview !!

[@francewithvero]

Bonjour Susan. Next time... :-)

[@catwilliams4565]

well isn’t he adorable 😍 his passion for food and pop culture is infectious! hope the street festival is a huge success and becomes an annual event so i can come eat all the things 😂 thanks for this insight into chef and his winning burger inspiration

[@francewithvero]

Avec plaisir Cat. When there's passion, there's usually success. I am sure the Festival will be a hit!

[@paulawright8340]

Fun and interesting interview with a French chef who competed in a burger championship in Texas as well as running a fabulous restaurant in Tours! I loved how you filmed the interiors of the restaurant while you talked together. It's a beautiful place! Thanks again for the English subtitles. 😊

[@francewithvero]

Thanks for the positive feedback on all counts Paula. Glad you enjoyed our conversation thanks to the subtitles.

[@dcgudger]

Vero-I'm so sorry I failed to like and comment as soon as I watched the video yesterday-it was another wonderful interview-deserving of going viral among those of us who love France and your fabulous guiding skills! Thank you for continuing to share your fascinating country with us. Now I want a burger...but not just any burger....!

[@francewithvero]

Avec plaisir. Not sure we will go viral but viewers seem to enjoy our chat so far!

[@kathryngordon1037]

Beautiful historic building! He is very charming.

[@francewithvero]

A lovely setting, certainly. As a tour guide, I was thrilled to do an interview in such a glorious environment as you can imagine.

[@juneparham576]

Merci Vero! Lee burgers fantastiques.

[@francewithvero]

Délicieux, vraiment, Madame June.

[@jacquelineromo3297]

Thank you for another wonderful interview with another interesting entrepreneur! This series is just fabulous!

[@francewithvero]

Thanks for the enthusiastic feedback Jacqueline!

[@jeannecracraft4235]

Merci, Vero! This was so interesting! Now I have another reason to want to visit Tours. I would love to try one of his creative hamburgers! This interview was great!

[@francewithvero]

Mercik Jeanne. Don't hesitate to share with francophile friends! Merci.

[@fayeharpist677]

merci. J'adore tes vidéos. I learn so much about the culture and enjoy when some are in french. Your content is so varied. You do an incredible job. I get a lot out of being a Patron.

[@francewithvero]

Well thank you very much Faye (You won "First Comment" too!) :-)

[@dustinkuhn8015]

Je connais le premier lieu ou je vais manger á Tours! J'adore les hamburgers et les années quatre-vingt!

[@francewithvero]

Voilà! Parfait!

[@tammybohannon12]

Great interview, Vero! He was so charming, and I look forward to visiting one of his restaurants if I have the pleasure of visiting Tours. I remember reading about a French chef winning a burger competition here in Dallas!

[@francewithvero]

Bonjour Tammy. Now you've actually "met" that chef! A bientôt.

[@cindybridgmancreates9856]

Merci beaucoup! I really enjoyed this. Very cool how he built a winning team! These competitions are serious! On the list for Tours!

[@francewithvero]

Definitely! Thank you Cindy.

[@432dc]

Delightful interview! - I love that he started with the history of the lovely building. We can't wait to return to Tours and try some of his creative burgers.

[@francewithvero]

You are welcome back any time!

[@carlboehm6738]

This is a great interview! We will definitely dine here later this year - it looks like this restaurant is just a few blocks from the place we've rented in Tours!

[@francewithvero]

So I hear, Carl ;-) La Place Plumereau is around the corner. You'll find Le Tatoué Toqué easily.

[@Findingyourtrueself539]

Merci Véro! C’était très intéressant

[@francewithvero]

N'hésitez pas à partager avec vos amis francophiles. Merci!

[@susanstafford3781]

Great interview with an excellent, creative chef. His passion shines through thanks to your spot-on questions. Congratulations to him for his winning creations in all those competitions. Wishing him well in his upcoming ones. Definitely would like to sample his hamburgers and meet him as he is very engaging. Thank you for this video!

[@francewithvero]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback Susan. I hope Benoît reads all these great messages!

[@CathyTakayoshi-hu4cp]

Such a fun interview. I loved hearing this story and look forward to trying Chef Benoît’s award-winning hamburgers in this lovely place on my next visit. Merci, Véro et Chef Benoît.

[@francewithvero]

Merci Cathy. I sampled one of Benoît's hamburgers yesterday: Delicious!

[@barbarafarber1049]

Isn’t he something else?! Great interview, Vero. I especially got a kick out of his phraseology describing the culinary pleasure of that special taste of a burger! (Won’t be a spoiler, it’s a must to listen to)!

[@francewithvero]

Indeed. No spoilers here. ;-) Thank you Barbara.

[@karenlewis5937]

This was so interesting and put a smile on my face many times while watching! The history of the building‽ I look forward to visiting Tours and trying 2-3 of his burgers! I’m wondering if we might be able to tie in a visit over the Street Weekend when we head north to Ireland for a visit.

[@francewithvero]

That would be worth a try! Let me know how that goes. A bientôt Karen.

[@marybethtearnen2395]

I love the interviews! Bravo to both of you on a great session! Very enjoyable!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@francewithvero]

Merci beaucoup Mary Beth. All this positive feedback about Episode 2 is wonderful to read/hear!

[@nicpilou]

tres bon interview, tres interessant ! MerciVero

[@francewithvero]

Avec plaisir. Thank you for watching! Don't hesitate to share with friends. :-)

[@nicpilou]

I did, one of my american/french/mexican friend Karen is moving to Tours from Tucson and she will need good advices and connections sur place 🙂

[@sharynpeterson3758]

What a wonderful interview and what an interesting guy! I don't eat many burgers but this has me intrigued...

[@francewithvero]

Thanks Sharyn. I don't eat a lot of burgers myself but if you are going to sample one in Tours, you'll know where to go now!

[@elsamoe7582]

I hope to eat there in just a few weeks!

[@francewithvero]

Bon appétit et bonne visite!

[@tkayala7921]

Véro, you never cease to amaze. Once again a fabulous interview. I am familiar with the chef because of the completion and the Tours connection....because of you. I am excited about the September festival and would love to be there, but that will not be the case this year. Indiana is close to my home state, so maybe a visit to the next burger competition with be possible. I could be your roving reporter!

[@francewithvero]

Thank you so much Terri. It'd be fun if you could share pics of the next competition with this community!

[@peggyschmouder5351]

Véro, so sorry I didn’t get to this sooner. I really enjoyed the video! After watching this, I feel like I might enjoy the French versions better than their American counterparts.

[@francewithvero]

Well you got to it and that's what matters :-) I do enjoy French burgers now and then. Off to sample one of Benoît's creations tomorrow.

[@bobk.5210]

Merci Véro et Benoît, I loved EVERYTHING about this interview. Where else but Tours would you be able to get a quality, local Hamburgeau and eat it in a former 1400's abbey? Great interview, really interesting story and the Parc des Expositions weekend is going to rock!!

[@francewithvero]

Thanks Bob. Can't wait to welcome you in Tours one of these days!

[@juliecook]

This is so great, I wish I could go to the Street Food Experience! I am wondering if it would be possible to add close captions in French along with the English subtitles? NVM I just realized I can turn those on! Thanks for the great interview,