Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé Wine Tour with Local Goats' Cheese and the River Loire
Tour info
Why take this tour?
This one-day tour is the perfect excursion for guests looking for a fascinating day in the beautiful countryside along the banks of the river Loire. You will enjoy the lively atmosphere of a colourful market (Wednesdays & Sundays) and also discover the delicious goat's cheeses that contribute to the fame of the region. You can visit the historic riverside town of la Charité-sur-Loire and its famous 12C Benedictine priory. Furthermore, the tour will take you to the historic hilltop town of Sancerre and is the perfect introduction to the world-class Sauvignon blanc wines of the Central Loire Valley. You will also discover the vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire where a visit to a local wine maker will be your opportunity to taste and learn all about another household name in Sauvignon blanc wines, the wonderful Pouilly Fumé. And red wine lovers, please do not despair, the region also producers some great pinots, especially from around Sancerre.
What’s included?
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2 visits to wineries and tastings -
visit to local street market (Wednesdays & Sundays) -
visit to a goat farm -
all transport in luxury air-conditionned minivan -
Visit to riverside town of la Charité-sur-Loire and 12C Priory -
Information package with maps and tasting notes -
pick up and drop off at Cosne sur Loire train station -
Entry/Admission - De Ladoucette -
lunch (approx 25€ - 30€ per person)
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 8h
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Covid Policy
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Grapes & Corks offers wine tours in the Burgundy (Chablis & Beaune) and Sancerre / Pouilly Fumé wine regions . With over 20 years' experience in organising and running wine tours in France, we offer our guests a unique experience. Our love of wine and the local vineyards, history and culture, will make your time with us unforgettable. The tours are also the perfect way to discover the region as we take guests off the beaten track in order to a get real feel for the country. The tours cater for small groups of 2 - 8 guests and transportation is in our air-conditionned minivan. The tours are also wonderful dining experiences as we select restaurants and bistros for their authenticity and great local cuisine.Choose from a ready made tour or tell us what you want and we will organise the perfect tailor-made wine tour for you. We can also assist in arranging shipment of wines.Please contact us if you would like more information on our services. We look forward to seeing you soon in France.
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