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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Cellar tour and wine tasting with aperitif board in EnglishDuration: 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!
Theme tasting evening: Mediterranean island gastronomyDuration: 2h - Price: €25 Discover the secrets of food and wine pairing around the gastronomy of the Mediterranean islands! 5 specially created dishes based on traditional island fare will be paired with 5 Loire Valley wines. The chef will reveal the secrets of preparation, and we'll take care of learning more about the pairings.
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!
Visit to the Clos de la Richardière with a tour of the vines, a walk in the listed park and a tasting sessionClos de la Richardière is a former 17th-century winegrowing estate. Guylaine and Christophe Galland, the owners since 2019, have restored the wine press adjoining the main house and designed a trail through the vines to showcase the work of the winegrower. The walk continues through the wooded park with trees over three hundred years old and more than 30 different species of tree. The tour continues in the wine press with a tasting of Loire wines and gourmet specialities.
