Wine Tastings and Tours in Loire Valley
Loire Valley’s refined wines and great food make this famous area of France ideal for a gourmet break with a difference. There are a lot of options for wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley where you can relish great wines by looking at the breathtaking surroundings of chateaux, vineyards, and the stunning landscapes of the French countryside. We are here to help you to choose the best option for your wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley.
At WineTourism.com, we provide a wide selection of wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley together with our local partner wineries. Below you will find a list of wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley with a direct booking option and a map of the region with the exact location of each winery. Choose your favourite wine tasting in Loire Valley or the winery tour, let us know and we will guaranty your memorable experience.
Experience wine tastings and tours at Domaine La Belle Etoile, one of our partner wineries in Loire Valley.
Browse through the best selection of exciting wine tasting and tours in Loire Valley
Discover the secrets of terroir during an audio-video tour at Cave des producteurs Montlouis
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2, route de saint-Aignan,Montlouis-sur-Loire,37270
Discover the magic influence of soils on wine at Domaine de la Belle Étoile
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Domaine de la Belle Étoile, Brissac-Quince, 49320
Enjoy a Chenin wine tasting and guided tour at Cave des producteurs Montlouis
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2, route de saint-Aignan,Montlouis-sur-Loire,37270
Organize a party in the heart of the Coteaux du Layon appellation
22.5 €
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DOMAINE BLOUIN, Rue du Canal de Monsieur, Val-du-Layon, France
Wine tasting, lunch and tour at Domaine Montcy
25 €
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32 Route de fougères,Cheverny,41700
A unique night experience in the Coteaux du Layon vineyard.
8 €
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DOMAINE BLOUIN, Rue du Canal de Monsieur, Val-du-Layon, France
Love at first sight at Domaine de Montcy
125 €
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32 Route de fougères,Cheverny,41700
Awaken your senses with this oenology workshop at Domaine de la Belle Étoile
15 €
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Domaine de la Belle Étoile, Brissac-Quince, 49320
Enjoy a private wine tasting along with a guided tour at Domaine Marc Brédif
15 €
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Quai de la Loire,Rochecorbon,37210
Receptions and special events at Domaine de Montcy
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32 Route de fougères,Cheverny,41700
A nice gite at Domaine de la Désoucherie, in the heart of the Cour-Cheverny appellation
460 €
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Christian et Fabien Tessier (Earl), Voie Communale de la Charmoise, Cour-Cheverny, France
Become a winegrower for a day with the team at Domaine de la Belle Étoile
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Domaine de la Belle Etoile, Brissac-Quince, 49320
Map of Wine Tastings and Tours in Loire Valley
Discover the locations of wine tasting and tours in Loire Valley.
How to Get to Loire Valley
Tips on how to reach wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley.
There are two main airports close to wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley:
- Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF), a small international airport, located 5km north of the city centre of Tours. The airport serves regular year-round flights operated by Ryanair.
- Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is another relevant airport that can be used to reach wineries in Loire Valley. This airport has reasonable connection to and from several European destinations.
If you arrive from a further destination, you can land at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and get to wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley in two hours via TGV directly from the airport or by driving 240km from Paris to the Loire Valley.
If you decide to get to wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley by car, there are several motorways that you can chose. From Paris and Bordeaux, you can drive along the A10 that passes through Tours. A71 is a good choice if you are coming from Rhone-Alpes and once you arrive in Vierzon, take the A85 towards the Loire Valley. From Nantes, take the A11 to start experiencing wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley.
A good way to discover wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley is to travel by train using the Interloire train service running from Nantes to Orléans. You can also get on board with your bike if you want to experience a sporty holiday biking around wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley.
From Paris, the fastest way to get closer to wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley is to reach Tours with a TGV high-speed train from Paris Montparnasse.
From elsewhere in France, Tours receives direct trains from Bourges, Caen, Dijon, La Rochelle, Le Mans, Lyon-Perrache, Orléans and Poitiers as well as numerous smaller regional destinations.
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Everything you need to know before you experience wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley.
Enjoy wine tasting and tour in Loire Valley amongst the rich natural beauty- lush hills and mesmerizing view of the French Altantic coast.
Every wineries and cellar houses are well equipped with personalized tasting room for you to relish their fine wine. Most of the wineries also offer the tour to the cellar room and other facilities. Gain first hand knowledge about their viticulture, natural aproach and their unique winemaking techniques. Wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley will let you fully experience the beauty of the region, winemaking traditions as well as their local cuisine.
For each wine tasting and tour experience for Loire Valley presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.
At wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley you will get to try the region’s famous white wines. Being located a cool-climate area, the Loire Valley wine region favours the production of white wines.
The main variety is Sauvignon Blanc that results in a ripe and acid wine with aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and a hint of smoke. Another popular white wine is Chenin Blanc that comes in a range of varieties depending on the region that produces it. Generally, the aromas you will find in Chenin Blanc are those of honey, apple and pear.
If you want to try a red wine during wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley, be sure to go for some Cabernet Franc, also called Breton. Cabernet Franc from central Loire Valley is spicy and sour, and presents aromas of pepper, soft plum, cherry and tobacco.
The best time to experience wine tastings and tours in Loire Valley is between April and June or September and October. During these periods, you will get to enjoy long spring and autumn days and profit from a mild Atlantic climate. Loire Valley is a popular holiday destination because of its stunning castles and during the summer season there might be more tourists compared to spring and autumn.
Apart from experiences amazing wine tasting and tours in Loire Valley, you do not want to miss following UNESCO world heritage castles around the region:
- Château de Chambord, the most stunning Château de la Loire, a bright example of renaissance architecture and a majestic location on the bank of Loire River.
- Château d’Amboise, a royal residence that hosted the famous Italian inventor Leonardo Da Vinci when he was working for the French court.
- Château d’Ussé, the castle of the Sleeping Beauty. Charles Perrault was inspired by this castle when he wrote his famous fairytale.
Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Loire Valley:
- “Vignoble” – Winery
- “Vin” – Wine
- “Vignoble” – Vineyard
- “Vigne” – Vine
- “Dégustation de vins” – Wine tasting
- “Cave à vins” – Wine cellar
- “Vin rouge” – Red wine
- “Vin blanc – White wine
- “Vin rosé” – Rosé wine
If you want to say cheers in France, you definitely need to take some language classes.
Depending on the context, you can say “À ta santé!“ or “À la tienne!” if you are cheering with only one person. In case you are with a group of people, you can say “A votre santé!” or if you would like to offer a toast, start your sentence with “À la santé de…!”
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During a visit at a winery in Loire Valley for a wine tasting and tour experience you can expect to both taste wines and experience the landscape of Loire Valley. Different wineries in Loire Valley offer different types of setups for the tasting and tours but most experiences take at least 1 hour. For each wine tasting and tour experience for Loire Valley presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.
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Use our interactive Loire Valley map to browse wine tastings and tours close to Nantes, Angers or Tours.
Are you interested in reading more about Loire Valley? Read our travel guide to Loire Valley wine region, or visit our selection of the very best wineries in Loire Valley that you can visit during your stay.