Loire a Velo regional cycle network ★ 4.5
Cycling itinerary on the Loire a Velo route from Tours through Vouvray to Saumur with daily winery stops, baggage transfer and signposted route across the Touraine.
Guided wine tours in Loire Valley worth booking, by route and theme, with run times and what is poured.
Recommended wine tours
Saumur tourist office partner operators ★ 4.5
Day tour from Saumur covering Saumur, Saumur-Champigny and Layon Valley with three estate tastings via the Saumur tourist office partner network.
Tours tourist office partner operators ★ 4.6
Day tour from Tours combining Vouvray and Chinon appellations with a Chenonceau chateau stop and three winery tastings with a regional Touraine lunch.
Sancerre tourist office partner operators ★ 4.5
Day tour of both banks of the Centre Loire wine corridor: two Sancerre estate tastings, a Pouilly-Fume estate, Chavignol AOP cheese pairing and a village lunch.
Nantes tourist office partner operators ★ 4.4
Day tour from Nantes through the Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine cru villages of Clisson, Le Pallet, Gorges and Chateau-Thebaud with three estate tastings of aged sur lie.
Angers tourist office partner operators ★ 4.5
Day tour from Angers covering Savennieres, Coteaux du Layon, Quarts de Chaume and Bonnezeaux with three tastings and a Coulee de Serrant viewing stop.
Wine Tours in Loire Valley, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Loire Valley for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Loire Valley is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Loire Valley estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Loire Valley cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Loire Valley tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Loire Valley?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Loire Valley rewards trust.