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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Becoming a Winemaker: the interview!Duration: 1h15 - Price: €141 for 6 people Have you always dreamed of becoming a winegrower? Come and take part in a very special job interview in just one hour! Experience an escape game in the Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly wine cellar! Will you be able to put your collective talents and cunning to work for the Domaine? Domaine Pierre & Bertrand Couly covers around 20 hectares in the heart of the Chinon appellation in Touraine. The family comes from a long line of independent winegrowers dating back to the 15th century. The estate has opted for sustainable viticulture: agroecology, biodiversity, agroforestry and eco-grazing.
From vine to wine in englishDuration: 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.
Food tour in ToursDuration : 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.
Guided walk through the vineyardsJoin 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).
