Wine & Gastronomy
It’ not by chance that Tours has been awarded the title of International City of Gastronomy… Drawn by its lovingly handed-down and maintained culinary heritage, a group of academics decided to locate here in order to observe and promote French cookery practices. Acquaint yourself with our selection of producers, tasting locations and restaurants, to wake up your taste buds and savour Touraine!
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From vine to wine in englishDuration: 3h - Price: €40 Myriam offers you a comprehensive tour with this guided visit: from grapes and vines to a glass of wine, immersing you for a few hours in a working family wine estate. A guided walk through the vineyard, followed by a visit to the winery (vats and presses) and the troglodyte cellar.
Guided walk through the vineyards and tastingDuration: 1h - Price: €12 Join us for a walk through the vineyards, lasting about 45 minutes, to discover the daily work of a winemaker. You’ll learn how we cultivate our vines and care for the soil in the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation. At the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy a tasting of our Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Bourgueil, and Loire Valley wines, all typical of the Loire Valley region: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil 100% Cabernet Franc Bourgueil 100% Cabernet Franc Dry, aromatic Chenin Blanc Rosé dry and fruity Crémant de Loire White and Rosé An opportunity to discover our selection of wines, which regularly win awards in specialist guides and competitions (Guide Hachette, Vignerons indépendants, Concours des Ligiers).
Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie TastingDuration: 1h30 - Price: €22 Located 45 km from Tours, Château Minière, a committed Bourgueil vineyard, offers visitors the chance to discover the vineyard's finest organic and biodynamic wines, accompanied by a platter of charcuterie and cheese. Visits are available every day, at several different times.
Wine Tasting along the Loire RiverDuration: 2 hours - Price: from €35 On Thursday, November 12, spend an evening at Villa Rabelais in Tours and join us for a themed wine tasting celebrating the Loire Valley. Discover the famous “royal river” through the region’s iconic wines and grape varieties, their history, the landscapes, and the winemakers who craft them. Accompanied by a wine expert, you’ll taste six wines carefully selected to highlight the characteristics of the Loire’s various vineyards. You won’t just taste and listen—you’ll observe, smell, touch, compare, and, above all, express yourself! Using the tasting sheet, you can freely share your impressions and jot down what each wine evokes for you: fruits, flowers, spices, tannins, freshness, minerality… There are no wrong answers—your own feelings will be your best guide. Highlights A fun, friendly, and interactive experience to discover wine in a new way, A unique tasting for the discerning wine lover or the simply curious, A journey along the river without leaving your seat, to be enjoyed in the elegant setting of Villa Rabelais.
