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The Loire Valley is renowned for both fine wine and gastronomy—and they pair perfectly together. On this tour, sample local wines and food as you visit wine estates in three different appellations: Vouvray, Bourgueil, and Chinon. Learn about the region’s winemaking history, terroir, and classifications; sample a variety of red, white, and sparkling wines paired with regional cheeses and other delicacies; and indulge in a farm-to-table picnic lunch.

The Loire Valley is notable for its wines, and this tasting tour offers a guided introduction to local wineries in the Vouvray appellation. Visit two local wineries, meet the producers, and learn proper wine-tasting techniques to compare different flavors and fragrances. Enjoy stunning views of the Loire River while exploring this terroir.

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.

France is renowned around the world for its wines, and every region has it’s only vintages with unique flair and tasting notes. Explore the Touraine region’s vineyards and wineries on this small-group half-day wine tour heading out from Tours or Amboise. Learn about the area’s specific terroir, while sampling various sparkling, red, white, and rosé wines.

Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included). At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense). The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

Enjoy an intimate, grape-to-wine tour of the ins and outs of wine production in the stunning Loire Valley. Go behind the scenes in a family-run Vouvray vineyard, and enjoy a guided walk through the vines, winery, and rock-hewn cellar. Get an exclusive taste of different wine varieties, accompanied by fresh local amuse-bouches. Tours are capped at 12 people for personalized attention.

Discover the enchanting Loire Valley on this guided e-bike adventure, perfect for day-trippers from Paris. Start your journey at Amboise train station, where premium e-bikes await. Glide through picturesque vineyards, majestic forests, and iconic landmarks: the Royal Château d'Amboise, the Clos Lucé, final home of Leonardo Da Vinci, and Chenonceau, the Renaissance elegant masterpiece by the river Cher. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with an optional interior visit to Chenonceau or Amboise. This tour includes a behind-the-scenes winery visit for a tasting and a gourmet picnic featuring local wines, charcuterie and cheeses. - Effortless exploration of the Loire Valley on premium e-bikes - Visit iconic landmarks such as Château d'Amboise and Chenonceau (optional) - Experience an exclusive winery tour with tasting of local wines - Enjoy a gourmet picnic with regional specialties amidst stunning scenery

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.

On this immersive tour, you will discover the heart of the Vouvray appellation, celebrated for its exquisite Chenin Blanc wines. Throughout your excursion, you'll be guided by a knowledgeable and English-speaking local guide, expert in Loire Valley wines. The Vouvray vineyards are strategically situated along the northern banks of the Loire River, just east of the charming town of Tours. The region's unique terroir boasts a mosaic of soils, resulting in a dynamic range of flavors and styles in its wines. Chenin Blanc reigns supreme in Vouvray, contributing to the region's reputation for producing some of the world's most versatile white wines. On this half-day tour you will visit 2 carefully selected local wineries, where you'll have the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes of winemaking. At each winery, you'll be treated to a selection of their finest offerings. Let your taste buds dance with the flavors of fresh fruit, floral notes, and the unique terroir of the region.

In a small group of no more than 8 guests, set off from Amboise to discover the vineyards of eastern Touraine, accompanied by your expert guide. Your day begins with a visit to a wine estate in the Vouvray or Touraine-Amboise appellation. Explore the vineyards, learn about the local terroir and winemaking techniques, and discover a traditional troglodyte cellar carved into the region’s characteristic tuffeau limestone. A wine tasting will introduce you to the diversity and character of the estate’s wines. Enjoy a convivial lunch, with two options available: In your private troglodyte cellar: enjoy a homemade meal paired with wines from your personal collection, carefully selected from the Loire Valley. At the wine estate: share an authentic lunch in a typically local setting, accompanied by a tasting of the estate’s wines. In the afternoon, continue to the Touraine-Chenonceaux appellation (or Touraine-Amboise) to discover a second wine estate. Visit the property, learn more about its winemaking traditions and finish the day with a tasting of its wine range.