Your wine trip program
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Day 1 - Visits to estates and wine tastings of Bourgueil and Chinon wines
- Upon your arrival in the land of the great red wines of the Loire Valley, in the late morning, you will set off to meet a winemaker located in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Your guided tour of Maison Mabileau will be an opportunity to learn more about the appellation and the winemaking process. The tour will conclude with a tasting of the estate's wines.
- Then, you will enjoy the bucolic landscapes along the Loire River towards Chinon. Discover Domaine de la Noblaie and its organic farming through a tour of the tuffeau caves. Then, you will taste the wines of the estate under the Chinon appellation (red, white, and rosé).
- In the evening, take a stroll through the medieval streets of Chinon and explore its fortress.
- Optional - Dinner at a restaurant in Chinon - Menu excluding drinks.
- Overnight stay in your guest room in Chinon.
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Day 2 - From Chinon to Vouvray via Tours, follow the Touraine wine route
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
You start the day with a self-guided tour of Château d'Azay-le-Rideau (entrance fees included). Built during the reign of François I by Gilles Berthelot, the king's financier, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau presents a subtle blend of French traditions and innovative decorations from Italy. - You continue your journey to Rochecorbon to participate in a tour and tasting of Vouvray at the famous Domaine Brédif.
- In the evening, enjoy your free time to discover the city of Tours.
- Optional - Gastronomic dinner at a restaurant in Rochecorbon - Menu excluding drinks.
- Overnight stay in your guest room near Vouvray.
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
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Day 3 - Escapade along the Loire Valley Castles route
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
- In the late morning, you will meet a family of passionate winemakers for 5 generations in Civray de Touraine, at the Caves du Père Auguste. The program includes a tour of the tuffeau caves dug by the great-great-grandfather and a tasting of the new AOC Touraine-Chenonceau. A bottle will be offered to extend the pleasure at home.
- Then, visit the famous Château de Chenonceau, nicknamed the Château des Dames (entrance fees not included).
- End your Touraine stay with a self-guided discovery of the charming town of Amboise, not forgetting its Royal Château and the Château du Clos Lucé, which was the residence of Leonardo da Vinci (entrance fees not included).
Book year-round and travel between April and October.
Options you can add to your trip
Add activities to your Touraine wine route itinerary (activatable from the booking form):
Dinner at a restaurant - Menu excluding drinks - €50 per person
Gourmet dinner near your accommodation - Drinks not included - €90 per person
Châteaux and wine estates
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Maison Brédif - Loire Valley - Touraine
Particularly recognized for its Vouvray and sweet wines, Mr. Brédif was a pioneer in the world of winemaking, creating Vouvray sparkling wine at the beginning of the 20th century. Maison Brédif welcomes you to the setting of its cellars as you delve into the estate's history and uncover the secrets of winemaking...
Reviews...
DAUPHINE
Nous avons passé 3 très belle journée ; tout est bien organisé ( visite, repas et hébergements de bel qualité) et on a aussi la liberté de s'échapper un peu du circuit préparé. Pouvoir partir en liberté avec un vieux véhicule c'est exceptionnel. merci au propriétaire. On recommande
(Touraine wine tour - Note : 5/5)
merveilleux week-end
un carnet de route très bien rédigé pour une organisation optimale ! excellent week-end, nous reviendrons !
(Touraine wine tour - Note : 5/5)
Magnifique week-end
Magnifique week-end et région ce fût une vrai découverte !
Merci pour l’organisation parfaite avec un choix de voiture parfait? des caves accueillantes et des logements exceptionnels.
(Touraine wine tour - Note : 5/5)
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weekend
Weekend agréable et bien organisé.
Traction splendide et en très bon état.
Présentations œnologiques accessibles
A essayer
(Touraine wine tour - Note : 5/5)
SEJOUR EN TOURAINE
Nous avons passé un super séjour en Touraine entre les visites de caves et dégustations de vins. Les lieux d'hébergements étaient conformes à nos attentes, avec une mention spéciale pour l’accueil des hôtes, très attentionnés.
Un petit bémol toutefois concernant la première visite (Maison Mabileau) qui nous a paru bien expéditive par rapport aux trois autres pour lesquelles nous avons eu de vrais explications historiques et lors des dégustations des vins. Nous recommandons !
(Touraine wine tour - Note : 5/5)