On the Loire wine route
In the heart of the Loire Valley, within a 30 km radius of Les Hayes, drive through emblematic vineyards, between hillsides and rivers. Here, the Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny appellations dominate, offering fresh, elegant wines made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Romorantin, a rare grape variety typical of the region.You can also take advantage of your stay to head a little further afield to Tours, with a visit to Chenonceau or Ambroise.
The Touraine Wine Route offers an exceptional terroir, renowned for its fine and varied wines. This wine trail takes you on a journey through rolling vineyards, where emblematic grape varieties such as Chenin, Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are grown.
Along the way, you can explore famous appellations such as Vouvray, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Chinon and Bourgueil. Each stop reveals unique wines, whether white, red or rosé, often imbued with a subtle minerality, the signature of the region’s limestone soils.
The winegrowers are passionate and welcoming, and are happy to open the doors of their estates to share their expertise. Tastings are often accompanied by local products such as Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine goat’s cheese, creating refined food and wine pairings that are typical of the Touraine region.Between visits to the Château d’Amboise or the Château de Chenonceau, it’s easy to take a break to enjoy a glass of Vouvray or discover the aromatic power of a Chinon.
To follow the Touraine Wine Route is to plunge into the heart of a region where the French art of living is celebrated in every glass, every landscape and every encounter. An unforgettable sensory and heritage adventure for all lovers of wine and discovery.
