Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards

Overview

Available languages

English

French

8 hours

Mobile ticket

In a fun and educational way, travel this part of the Loire Valley, which could well be the cradle of Sauvignon in France... Why has this grape earned its reputation through the ages and why is it so different in taste from those found in the rest of the world?

Your local guide will share his 14 years of experience and knowledge in Sancerrois by visiting villages, castles, plots and cellars and introducing you to wine and its production techniques. A real tasting trip around wine and goat cheese (another local specialty)!

MINIMUM ATTENTION OF 2 PEOPLE TO BOOK AND POSSIBILITY TO COME FROM PARIS BY TRAIN (consult us)

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Outside visit of castles (Tracy and/or Sancerre and/or Nozet)

2/3 cellar visits and tastings (+/-10 wines)

Council accord food and wine in the restaurant

The services of a guide, wine expert, WSET 3 and DUAD graduate

Visit of historical villages: Sancerre and Pouilly/Loire

Comfortable and air-conditioned minivan (8 people maximum)

Visit to a goat shop, ripening place and tasting of Crottins de Chavignol

Lunch (between 25€ and 35€)

The train ticket (if you come from Paris, it is very easy, less than 2 hours journey)

What To Expect

Pouilly sur Loire

Immersion in the famous Pouilly Fumé vineyard, recognition of grape varieties (chasselas and sauvignon) and soils. Observation and explanation of winemaking work. Discovery of its historic castles.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Pouilly sur Loire

Visit a cellar in St-Andelain and a cellar in Tracy sur Loire will allow you to compare 2 family wineries.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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