Top Loire Valley Food & Drink Classes in 2026

No visit to the Loire Valley region is complete without a winery visit, and this experience makes it easy with guided tours and tastings at two local wine estates. With a regional wine expert as your host, you'll learn all about the 'terroir' as you walk through the vineyards, and discover the local food, too, with samples of cheese and other delicacies.

In a friendly atmosphere, I will take you for a walk in our iconic Thursday morning Point of Sale. Meeting place of the inhabitants, I will explain all the products offered (cheese, cold cuts, breads, local seasonal products, etc...) and you will be able to buy all the products of your choice (at your expense). We will decide together on several small bites that we will prepare together in the kitchen. Before returning we will go through the famous Jacquin cheese factory to introduce you to the cheeses of our region and buy a Selles-sur-Cher PDO. My house is 150 yards from the Point of Sale Square. In the kitchen we will prepare bites that are simple to make but very attractive on the plate. We will end the morning with a tasting of the bites made and the products you have purchased as well as the discovery of our iconic goat cheese, all accompanied by a glass of local wine for a complete culinary experience.

Experience wine with the winemaker ! Join Gérald, a bilingual English-French winemaker, for a vineyard visit and guided tasting of 6 wines at Domaine Beaumont. Under the Saumur appellation, explore our range of organic wines made without added sulfites, each one expressing Gérald’s passion and craftsmanship. From the vineyard to the cellar, step into the winemaker’s world and discover the art of vinification, the character of our terroir, and the story behind every bottle. Whether you are a seasoned wine lover or new to wine, this intimate experience offers something truly special: authentic encounters, beautiful vineyard views, and exceptional wines to taste and enjoy.

This is an immersive experience of wine, craft, and passion. Together with Gérald, a bilingual English-French winemaker, enjoy a vineyard visit, a wine tasting of 9 wines, and step into the world of a winemaker ! Under the Saumur appellation, discover a range of our organic wines made without added sulfites, each cuvée reflecting Gérald’s passion and dedication. Whether you are a seasoned wine enthusiast or just beginning your journey into wine, you’ll find something truly special here. From the careful selection of the grapes to the art of vinification, discover the beauty and technicalities behind every bottle. Each wine tells its own story, inviting you to explore the character of the vineyard and the unique expression of its terroir.

Depart DE the beaten path and meet DE rare and old grape varieties of the Cher Valley, taste organic wines with the winemaker himself, who will tell you their story. Between the castles DE Chenonceau and Cheverny, 2 steps from the Zooparc DE Beauval

During this full-day, small-group tour from Amboise, you will discover multiple highlights of the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. In the morning, meet your guide and set off to discover two of the region's highlight châteaux: the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Villandry. After free time for lunch (own expense), visit two wineries in the Vouvray region and indulge in in-depth tours and tasting sessions.