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Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards
About this experience
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)
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h
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.
Stop 2 · 2h
Visit a cellar in St-Andelain and a cellar in Tracy sur Loire will allow you to compare 2 family wineries.
Stop 3 · 1h 30min
Restaurant with local specialties with stunning views of the Loire.
Stop 4 · 30min
Discover the medieval town of Sancerre with its narrow and picturesque streets.
Stop 5 · 1h
Visit a goat farm and its place of production of Crottins de Chavignol where you can participate in a cheese and wine pairing of Sancerre according to different ripenings.
Stop 6 · 1h 30min
Visit of a family estate offering a wide range of red wines (Pinot Noir) and white sauvignon from Sancerre and neighboring appellations.
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
Not included
- Lunch (between 25€ and 35€)
- The train ticket (if you come from Paris, it is very easy, less than 2 hours journey)
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards
Pickup included
Meeting & pickup
- Opposite the tourist office of Sancerre, go next to the Entrance Gate of the Castle of Sancerre
End point
- Opposite the tourist office of Sancerre, go next to the Entrance Gate of the Castle of Sancerre
Before you go
- 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.