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
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.
For the early risers this is a wonderful culinary walking tour of Tours Medieval City! Run by fully trained and passionate guides bringing you to try produce from Oysters to Cheese; Air Dried Meats to Nougat of Tours to Chocolate and regional wine tasting and everything in between. Tours famous food culture is explored over a morning and takes in some of the city’s best known and secret food haunts from The Halles market , bakeries, wine caves and restaurants taking you on a food journey that is simply delish!
As part of Vitiloire, the must-attend event for local wine professionals and enthusiasts, enjoy a guided tour of the diversity of the Loire vineyards led by a passionate sommelier. This tasty adventure will take you from Sancerre to Muscadet, via Touraine and Anjou. At each stop, winemakers will open the doors of their estates to you, offering you the chance to taste a selection of wines reflecting the richness of the region's grape varieties. Invigorating whites, robust reds, delicate rosés and festive bubbles: get ready for a journey of the senses, where each glass tells the story of its terroir!