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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Visite à dégusterDuration: 2 hours - Price: from €10.50 Discover Loches’ specialities through its sights and flavours. Whether it’s its rich heritage, its fascinating history or its famous wines, this tour offers the chance to learn about the town and what makes it unique. Enjoy exclusive access to the Royal Gate and a private wine tasting on the artillery terrace.
Dégustation de vin commentée avec visite du chai et caveDuration: 1h00 - Price: €8 Visit our vineyard in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil for an immersive tour of our winery and cellar, discovering our winemaking expertise. Throughout the tour, trace the history of the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation, following in the footsteps of our ancestor Adrien Ory, the appellation's founder. The tour concludes with a guided tasting of our wines, a reflection of our terroir and family heritage: Red wine from Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Red wine from Bourgueil Dry and aromatic white wine from the IGP Val de Loire Dry and fruity Bourgueil rosé wine Crémant de Loire White and Rosé
Audio tour with culinary stopsDuration: 3 to 4 hours - Price: €49 Combine cultural discovery with fine dining on this audio-guided tour of Tours. An intuitive app guides you at your own pace, without the constraints of a group. As you wander, you’ll hear explanations about the heritage and key points of interest in the city’s historic centre, along with directions to help you find your way easily, without needing to look at your screen. The tour also includes gourmet stops at carefully selected venues, where you can savour local produce and specialities. An ideal experience for lunchtime.
Cellar tour and wine tasting with aperitif board in EnglishDuration: 1 hour - Price: €32 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 the vineyard to the glass. Discover our new interactive space, ‘Follow the Chenin’, where you can immerse yourself in the world of cooperation through sound and visuals. Follow our guide through our 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles lie dormant. He will reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made. Your visit will end with a convivial tasting session!
