From Tours: Loire Valley Wineries Day Trip with Tastings – Centre-Val de Loire, France

EXPERIENCE:

Explore the Bourgueil wine region famous for its Renaissance castles and wines. Tour around local wineries, and savor regional wines on this day trip from Tours.

Begin by traveling to a traditional winery with your guide and learn about wine production from the grape to the bottle. See the vineyards and learn about the area’s soil diversity that gives the wine a delicate and fruity taste.

After that, arrive in Chinon, a charming small town surrounded by vineyards. Explore the picturesque town featuring preserved medieval half-timbered and Renaissance townhouses. Have time to stroll the streets, do a spot of shopping, or try some local Chinon specialties such as pork rillettes.

After a break, enjoy a wine-tasting session in the famous Chinon wine region. Entice your palate with fine red wines produced in the area and hear how to detect different notes in the wine

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Taste rounded red wine from the Bourgueil region with a wine tasting session
Enjoy a small group tour around 2 wineries and see the wine making process
Explore the picturesque Chinon and stroll past typical Renaissance townhouses
Try local delicacies in Chinon, such as pork rillettes, or do a spot of shopping
Soak up the atmosphere as you view Cabernet Franc grape vineyards

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