Loire Valley private wine tour – 2 days –
Discover the magnificent Loire region, its world-famous wines and historical heritage
Duration
2 days
Private
Tailor-made tour
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Paris
Tastings
Min. 10
Language
English
Transport
Car or Minivan
From 770 €/person
Géraldine and Tim, our bilingual guides.
Both have lived in New York for 12 years. Géraldine has been conducting wine tasting and wine trips for the past 15 years. Tim has been working with her full time for the past year. They are both knowledgable and friendly and will guide and assist you during the whole trip.
Both are certified WSET 3, CWS, DTO Institute of Oenology – Burgundy
ITINERARY – 2 days in the Loire Valley
Day 1: Paris - Chateau de Chaumont - Vouvray
Loire Valley is the land of the good life: majestic castles where French kings used to hunt and rest, fine food and home of the most vibrant, zesty white wines produced in France (Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Vouvray…) as well as home of the most authentic cabernet franc from Chinon and Bourgueil
- 8 am: Pick up at your hôtel in Paris
- 10:30 am: Visit and lunch Chateau de Chaumont sur Loire (or equivalent). Overlooking the River Loire, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a cultural landscape, it is one of the most remarkable châteaux of the Loire Valley. Property of Queen Catherine de’ Medici followed by her rival, Diane de Poitiers, during the 16th century. Visit the chateau, the stables and the beautiful English- style historical grounds. Alternatives: Chateau de Chambord, Cheverny, Blois, Amboise …
Free visit with Geraldine – Length : from 1h1/2 to 2 hours with the gardens - Lunch within the property of Chaumont- Bistrot style
- Visit and tasting Domaine Gaudron(or equivalent) in the village of Vouvray. Vouvray is worldwide famous for its production of sparkling, dry and off dry chenin blanc. Walk around the 13th century troglodyte cellar and discover the secrets of how wines are elaborated. The visit is followed by the tasting of the house production
- Scenic drive along the Loire river to reach the city of Tours
- Dinner and overnight 4 stars hôtel with spa Chateau de Belmont: https://www.chateaubelmont.com/en/
Day 2 - Chateau de Chenonceaux - Paris
- Departure around 10:00 after Breakfast
- 30mn drive to reach Chateau de Chenonceaux (or equivalent). The history of the Château de Chenonceau is defined by a an almost uninterrupted succession of women who built, embellished, protected, restored and saved it. The first château was a medieval château dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, of which only the dungeon remains. The château in its current form was built between 1513 and 1517. Catherine de Medicis, Diane de Poitiers lived there
- Lunch in a bistrot style restaurant
- Visit&tasting domaine Troglo Degusto a fantastic family estate producing organic wines. 7 to 8 tastings
- Drive back to Paris (about 2h1/2). Arrive around 7/8pm depending on traffic and drop off at your hotel
* The Loire Valley has so many castles you can choose from: Chenonceaux, Azay-le-Rideau, Cheverny, Clos de Lucé, Amboise, Blois, Chaumont-sur-Loire …
Prices
Depend on the number of people in your group (private tour only)
- 2 participants: 980 €/pers
- 3 to 4 participants: 850 €/pers
- 5 to 7 people: 770 €/pers
Included
- Transportation by car or mini van (please note that unless otherwise arranged , transport will be in passenger cars with limited trunk space)
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Paris
- All visits and tastings
- Full time bilingual guide
- 4 stars Hotel Chateau de Belmont https://www.chateaubelmont.com/en/
Excluded
- All meals
Payment
30% deposit at the time of reservation
Cancellation Policy
There will be a 30% fee incurred if a confirmed tour is cancelled more than 7 days before the actual tour date and a 50% fee if cancelled between 3 to 7 days. For cancellations made within 3 days, no refund will be provided.
Due to Covid, you will be fully reimbursed in case of lockdown or travel impeachment
We have just returned from a weekend in the Loire Valley with Geraldine and Wine Domini. She is so professional, and yet, we felt like we were traveling with a friend. She accommodated us in every way, finding ways to make our 5yo daughter feel included and happy. Geraldine went above and beyond, and we felt like we squeezed wine education, good food, sight seeing, and relaxing into less than 48 hours. She is amazing. We can’t wait to go back and see Alain the farmer again.
Shawn – New York
Date of experience: June 2025
Prices & Departure dates
Every day from April to October
2 days trip from Paris. From 2 to 6 participants.