Stay in the Touraine vineyard

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.
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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).

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