Wine & Gastronomy
It’ not by chance that Tours has been awarded the title of International City of Gastronomy… Drawn by its lovingly handed-down and maintained culinary heritage, a group of academics decided to locate here in order to observe and promote French cookery practices. Acquaint yourself with our selection of producers, tasting locations and restaurants, to wake up your taste buds and savour Touraine!
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Soirée dégustation à thème : Gastronomie des îles méditerranéennesDuration: 2h - Price: €25 Discover the secrets of food and wine pairing around the gastronomy of the Mediterranean islands! 5 specially created dishes based on traditional island fare will be paired with 5 Loire Valley wines. The chef will reveal the secrets of preparation, and we'll take care of learning more about the pairings.
Cellar visit and wine tasting with aperitif boardDuration: 1 hour - Price: €29 for 2 persons A visit to the Cave de Vouvray is a real journey into the world of Vouvray. A journey in several stages, from vine to glass. Discover our new mediation space ‘Follow the Chenin’ where a sound and visual immersion in the world of cooperation awaits you. Follow our guide through 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles are kept. He'll reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made. Your visit will end with a convivial tasting!
Visite de cave et dégustation de vin et planche apéro en anglaisDuration: 1 hour - Price: €29 for 2 persons A visit to the Cave de Vouvray is a real journey into the world of Vouvray. A journey in several stages, from vine to glass. Discover our new mediation space ‘Follow the Chenin’ where a sound and visual immersion in the world of cooperation awaits you. Follow our guide through 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles are kept. He'll reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made. Your visit will end with a convivial tasting!
Themed tasting evening: EmotionsDuration: 2h - Price: €25 Discover the secrets of food and wine pairing around the special theme of emotions in tasting! Comforting, invigorating dishes, we're going to talk about emotions in gastronomy, how they influence tasting and how to get the best out of them in cooking and tasting... This evening will revolve around 5 appetisers paired with 5 wines and will allow you to discover the tricks of the food and wine pairing trade: the chef will reveal the secrets of preparation, and we'll take care of teaching you more about pairing.
