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!
Duration: 1 hour - Price: €29 for 2 persons A visit to the Cave de Vouvray is a real journey into the world of Vouvray. A journey in several stages, from vine to glass. Discover our new mediation space ‘Follow the Chenin’ where a sound and visual immersion in the world of cooperation awaits you. Follow our guide through 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles are kept. He'll reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made. Your visit will end with a convivial tasting!
Duration: 3h - Price: 40 € Do you know how to make a sweet wine, or a rosé and a red wine? What about the bubbles in a sparkling wine?... This complete wine experience at the heart of our family winery will allow you to discover the whole wine-making process, from grape to wine.
Duration : 3h00 - Price : 65 € Get your taste buds ready and join us on a culinary experience around the Medieval City of Tours. For a few hours we will embark on a culinary journey of the city and immerse ourselves in the culture, food and drink of the region. The tour will also be peppered with fun stories along the way. You will get to sample delicious regional specialities made by passionate local producers of the area. Enjoy tasting some of our finest cheeses, home-made ice creams, local beers, air-dried meats, Touraine wines, nougat of TOURS and much more.
Duration: 1h30 - Price: €35 In fine weather, share a convivial moment with family, friends or lovers in the Cher valley. Every Friday in July and August, for 1? hours, board the Gabare, a traditional Touraine boat, for a cruise under the arches of the Château de Chenonceau. An oenologist and a winegrower will introduce you to the wines of the Touraine Chenonceaux AOC, with a tasting of local produce.