Loire Valley wines and vineyards
Loire Valley vineyards cover the local landscape with vines all along the Loire from Sancerre to Tours and beyond Chinon. Famous wines such as, Chinon, Touraine and Vouvray are produced in abundance here. During your stay you will discover local grape varieties, vineyards, appellations and wines with the vine growers themselves who offer a variety of different visits to vineyards, tourist cellars, museums or the Maison des Vins. Most of these locations boast the "Vignobles & Découvertes" (Vineyards and Discoveries) label, guaranteeing a quality oenological journey. Last but not least, there is no wine without heritage! Here, Loire châteaux and cities and villages full of local character are never far from the vineyards, and in the summer period they also play host to a variety of wine-based celebrations. Not to be missed !
The Maisons des Vins
Take part in the wine-themed events offered by The Maisons des Vins to discover all the grape varieties and terroirs that make up the specific character of Loire Valley wines. Learn to taste and recognise them in order to find the perfect food and wine pairing!
The tourist wine cellars
Share a convivial moment with the winegrowers of the Loire Valley, in one of the winegrowing estates labelled "Caves touristiques du vignoble de Loire". You can't miss them as you follow the tourist route of France's 3rd largest vineyard.
These alchemists of wine will make you discover their vineyard with passion and will make you visit their cellars and their installations. They will end your meeting with an unforgettable tasting session where their wines will no longer hold any secrets for you.
The Maisons des Vins
Take part in the wine-themed events offered by The Maisons des Vins to discover all the grape varieties and terroirs that make up the specific character of Loire Valley wines. Learn to taste and recognise them in order to find the perfect food and wine pairing!
The tourist wine cellars
Share a convivial moment with the winegrowers of the Loire Valley, in one of the winegrowing estates labelled "Caves touristiques du vignoble de Loire". You can't miss them as you follow the tourist route of France's 3rd largest vineyard.
These alchemists of wine will make you discover their vineyard with passion and will make you visit their cellars and their installations. They will end your meeting with an unforgettable tasting session where their wines will no longer hold any secrets for you.