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!
During an oenological day in Touraine, learn about the knowledge and tasting of wines in an appellation in Touraine. The program: Workshop of knowledge of the Wine and its tasting History and Culture Grape varieties, Terroirs, Vintages Oenological factors, vinification Wine tasting, Method and Vocabulary Sensory training Practical tastings Local meals and tasting Reception at the winemaker's or restaurant Cellar tour Commented meal Food and wine association, cultural and sensory aspects Cellar visits and comparative tastings Reception at the winegrowers Visit and practical illustration of wine production Tastings of quality wines with the winemakers
We come from a family of winemakers who have been in Restigné for several generations. Fascinated and intrigued by the diversity of our different terroirs, we have always been keen to produce quality wines while respecting the environment. We confirmed this conviction in 2010 with our commitment to Organic Farming. The vineyard, located in the heart of the Bourgueil appellation, currently covers 25 hectares and 3 hectares of the Chinon AOC. Voted winemaker of the year in the 2019 Hachette guide.From Monday to Saturday, all year round, you can come and learn about wine tasting in our tasting cellar and visit the production cellar: a real immersion in the world of wine to discover our passion.
Scouting for local artisans and producers since 2010. Typical Touraine shop, Touraine specialities from the farm and from artisans: Touraine wines, Anjou wine, cheeses: cow, goat and sheep, local and farm produce made from raw milk, poires tapées, Tours prunes, IGP Tours rillettes cooked over a wood fire, Loire fish rillettes from professional fishing...Dishes prepared on the farm, coq au vin de Chinon, Beuchelle...Biscuits made with Bourgueil wine, shortbread with pear tapée, puff pastry with Sainte Maure de Touraine and Touraine rillons, Tours barley sugar, wine confit, asparagus, Tours nougat, dairy products, farm ice cream made with cow's milk to eat in or take away... Over 1,200 references, more than 80 producers.
L'Atelier St Michel offers over 200 biscuits, cakes and madeleines.Cakes made with good ingredients:- French wheat flour- Eggs from free-range hens- No colourings or preservatives, no hydrogenated fats or palm oil.An exclusive range made in Contres (41). Come and see us!