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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Barbecues at the ChateauDuration: 1h30 - Price: €65 This summer, take advantage of the fine weather to enjoy an exceptional barbecue in a unique setting at Château de Rochecotte. Take a seat under our majestic Lebanese cedar and let yourself be carried away by the summer atmosphere, the gentle rays of the sun, the crackling of the brazier and the delicious scents of grilled meats... On the menu, savory meats flame-cooked on our brazier, accompanied by an assortment of grilled southern vegetables, sautéed potatoes and the chef's summer salad. To finish on a sweet note, an assortment of home-made pastries prepared by our Pastry Chef Franck Joly and his brigade, will enhance this convivial and gourmet moment.
From vine to wineDuration : 3h00 - Price : 40 € Immerse yourself for a few hours in a working family winery. It's a complete tour, from the grapes and vines to the glass of wine, that Myriam offers on this guided tour.
Cellar visit and wine tasting with aperitif boardDuration: 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!
Canoeing: Le Château by the waterDuration: 3 hours - Price: €49 Follow the guide and set off in a Canadian canoe from the Civray base to take on the Château de Chenonceau. Disembark and take a guided tour of the Château des Dames. To round off this magical experience, enjoy an aperitif in the canoe under the arches of this jewel of the Loire Valley.
