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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Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie TastingDuration: 1h30 - Price: €22 Located 45 km from Tours, Château Minière, a committed Bourgueil vineyard, offers visitors the chance to discover the vineyard's finest organic and biodynamic wines, accompanied by a platter of charcuterie and cheese. Visits are available every day, at several different times.
Guided Wine TastingDuration: 1h - Price: €12 Located 45 km from Tours, Château Minière, a Bourgueil vineyard committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, offers wine tastings in its cellar. Discover the organic and biodynamic wines from these two estates: Château de Minière and Château de Suronde. From great Chenins to century-old vines, Crémant de Loire and, of course, an iconic red sparkling wine: each wine tasted will be described and explained to you for a rich and comprehensive wine tourism experience.
Self guided food tourDuration: 3 to 4 hours - Price: €49 Discover Tours in a different way: a self-guided food & culture audio tour Using an intuitive mobile app, explore the city in real time, at your own pace, with no groups to follow. Enjoy engaging audio commentary about Tours’ heritage and main landmarks, along with clear navigation instructions — so you can focus on the experience without constantly checking your screen. The tour also includes gourmet stops at carefully selected local addresses, where you’ll taste regional products and local specialties. A perfect experience around lunchtime.
From vine to wineDuration: 3h - 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.
