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Wines, vineyard & hiking around Saturday 1st et Sunday 2nd September 2018

EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS: Welcome to the Valley for a voyage of the senses through the third largest wine region in SATURDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2018 Between wineries and , you will discover , declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. magnificiants places full of history, discover some The route through the vineyards is the longest in Arrival in in the afternoon. truffle fields, learn about fishing and visit some France, inviting you to discover an exceptional Settle in a guest house near Chinon. castles or hidden manors... heritage along the Loire river, dotted with châteaux and landscapes of astonishing diversity. OPTIONAL in the afternoon: Breaks proposed: is an excellent starting point to discover both - Short break in a truffle-field. The Association of the region and its wines. Visit of the ROYAL FORTRESS OF CHINON. This large truffle-growers will explain you the profession and medieval fortress, high spot of history is built on top offer you a tasting of truffled butter toast with a red of a rocky spar dominating the Valley of Vienne. You wine of Chinon. will discover three renovated forts, restored royal lodgings, over 100 meters of innovative scenography. - Enjoy the Manor of la Courtinière, historical house built end of XVth century with its beautiful engravings. Some red wine of Chinon will be served. from 93 - Meet a fisherman along the river Vienne and dis- cover his job while tasting some local wine and food.

- At the de Coulaine, follow the historic visit of its cellar cave. Wine and cheese will IN A GUEST HOUSE be served.

- The stroll will continue at the stand wineries, wine and hiking in a festive and lively atmosphere with the wine makers.

Taste the best wines of the region while you share your picnic.

8:00 pm: Dinner in a restaurant in Chinon. End of our services. Accomodation in a Bed and Breakfast.

SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2018

Breakfast.

8:30 – 9:30 am: You will do a stroll to the discovery of the most beautiful wineries landscapes of the Loire INCLUDING: Valley in the region of Chinon. - dinner (drinks not included) on day 1, Historical cru of the Loire, open hearted and - accommodation in a guest house (based on convivial, this wine provides a wide range of flavours a room for 2) on day 1, and continues to suprises. You will enjoy this stroll - breakfast on day 2, with passionated winemakers. - registration fees for the hiking around on day 2, - booking charges, - documentation. This stroll is also possible on Saturday afternoon. If you choose this option the program of both days will be EXCLUDING: reversed. - transport, - lunches on days 1 and 2, - OPTIONAL: a guided boat trip on the Loire (50 minutes) from OR entrance to the chateau of Chenonceau.

Crédits photos : Stevens Fremont - Pierre et Bertrand

Couly - Sébastien Andréi - David Darrault - - This program is given as an indication. The order of visits can be modified and re-arranged according to your requirements. Mathieu Garçon www.tours-tourism.co.uk - email : [email protected]