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Indulge in a delightful 2-hour journey during this exquisite castle epicurean experience. Discover the rich history of Château du Petit Thouars, a family-owned treasure. Immerse yourself in the fascinating vineyard and cellar tour, followed by a peek inside the château's ground floor. Finally, revel in a heavenly wine tasting, perfectly complemented by artisanal local dishes. This unforgettable experience unfolds in the elegant dining room of the château. Join for a truly extraordinary adventure.

The magnificent castles of Chenonceau and Chambord are two of the most famous and most visited chateaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy guided tours of both on this full-day tour and benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide. Explore the Renaissance castle of Chenonceau with its stunning gardens, enjoy wine tasting and lunch (optional) at a local winery, then visit the UNESCO-listed castle of Chambord.

The Loire Valley produces a wide variety of wines from award-winning white varietals to full-bodied reds and sweet dessert wines. This private tasting tour ensures a tailor-made experience, visiting three of the most renowned wine regions—Vouvray, Chinon, and Bourgueil. Tour three different wineries, enjoy expert-led wine tastings, tuck into a gourmet wine tasting lunch (own expense), and explore the medieval town of Chinon.

Enjoy a unique day exploring French gastronomy. A taste walk in the Loire Valley! Chinon, a historic city full of heritage. In a small group, the chef will accompany you and adapt to your expectations in order to make the purchases at the Point of Sale for lunch. Together, discover the local specialties thanks to the knowledge of the chef. On the way, you will stop at a winery for a wine tasting. Enjoy an improved picnic cooked by the chef, a unique and friendly moment. And enjoy the chef's tricks!

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.

Escape the Paris crowds on this two-day tour to the Loire Valley, with round-trip transfer via high-speed train ensuring a hassle-free trip. Dedicate your days to attractions such as Chambord Castle and the last home of Leonardo da Vinci and avoid hidden costs with overnight accommodation, as well as meals and admission fees, included. The small-group tour size ensures an intimate experience, plus plenty of time to sample Loire Valley wine.

The fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau is one of the most visited Loire Valley castles, with a magnificent riverside setting and idyllic gardens. This private tour lets you explore inside the Renaissance palace, learn its history, and visit a local winery to sample AOC Touraine-Chenonceau wines. Enjoy a wine-tasting lunch at a restaurant in Montrichard with included hotel pickup for convenience.

I will make sure you have a memorable, unforgetable time by showing you the beautiful scenery, the mountain and ocean, that surround us. I will take you through incredible off the beaten track roads. You will be in a postcard. off course you'll learn about the Basque Country and the local AOP, AOC local food, really cultural here. Since 2013 I created Ze Chauffeur, Tourist Driver and share my passion by discovering the most beautiful landscapes of France and the Basque Country, Traveling, discovering, exploring, transmitting are at the heart of my DNA, and my passion.

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

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.

Experience a typical day tour in Loire Valley and discover the Chinon and Bourgueil vineyards. Visit Chateau wineries and taste Loire Valley red, white and sparkling wines on this private full day tour from Tours.

Experience an amazing cycling tour in Amboise and its surroundings. Get to know its huge history and heritage and enjoy its wonderful wines. Our tour will take you the best spots and areas such as the Clos Lucé (Leonardo da Vinci's house) the chateau de Chenonceau and of course some amazing wineries to taste and enjoy cabernet franc and chenin ! Enjoy "the French way of life" with this stunning tour ! This immersive cultural tour is perfect to do share it with friends or ralatives. Whether you are a wine lover, nature lover or just looking for a genuine tour and willing to share a great time with your children it is a must-do when visiting Amboise !

One of the best ways to see the Loire Valley is on a bike, so will be taking you on a slow cycle ride beside the mighty Loire River, our tour will give you an insight to life and times of this area. Stopping along the way discover a pilgrim church that pre-dates Lourdes and one of the few places that Champagne is made outside of the protected area. There is also a chance to vist a troglodyte village on our way back from our tastings. You will get to learn the significance of Saumur as a city and its place in history. The places we will degust the wine are the pinnacle of this region and stepped in history. Without giving too much away the Chateau we visit has been in the same family since 1655. You will get the opportunity to buy the wine from both places. In between the tastings we will stop for a well earned picnic French style. We have been around the area for 20 years so while meandering along on our bikes we can give you an insight to the rest of the region.

-Experienced wine cycling guide with accreditions and diploma from the Wine University of Burgundy. -Great E-bike -Wonderful heritage spots -Fantastic cycling paths along side the Loire river, the woods of Chambord Awsome picnic lunch with local products !

Let’s discover together the emblematic varieties of Touraine, conducted in Organic Viticulture. Go for a 1h30 visit in my family estate of 18 hectares, located in the heart of the Touraine appellation. Discover organic farming practices by exploring these parcels of Sauvignon and Gamay, emblematic varieties of the Touraine Designation. I will explain the work of the vine over the year, the care taken to these soils, these vine feet, these grapes and this environment. Then dive into the world of my wine cellar. Understand the steps involved in making a white and red wine, from harvesting to bottling, with little interventionist methods. Finish this experience with a tasting of 4 cuvées (2 white wines and 2 red wines). Grape juice for kids. Visit by reservation, from April to November, Thursday and Friday at 5pm (only during school holidays)