Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé wines, local goats' cheese and the river Loire

This one-day tour is the perfect excursion for guests looking for a fascinating day in the beautiful countryside along the banks of the river Loire. You will enjoy the lively atmosphere of a colourful market (Wednesdays & Sundays) and also discover the delicious goat's cheeses that contribute to the fame of the region. You can visit the historic riverside town of la Charité-sur-Loire and its famous 12C Benedictine priory. Furthermore, the tour will take you to the historic hilltop town of Sancerre and is the perfect introduction to the world-class Sauvignon blanc wines of the Central Loire Valley. You will also discover the vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire where a visit to a local wine maker will be your opportunity to taste and learn all about another household name in Sauvignon blanc wines, the wonderful Pouilly Fumé. And red wine lovers, please do not despair, the region also producers some great pinots, especially from around Sancerre.

Itinerary
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Stop At: House of Sancerre, 3 Rue du Méridien, 18300 Sancerre, France

You will be taken on a walking tour to admire and learn about the historic town of Sancerre and also enjoy a wonderful wine tasting of the local wines. From March 31st to November 4th you will also be able to visit the excellent Maison des Sancerre, a unique interpretative and entertaining tour appreciated by all ages

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chevrerie des Gallands, 8 lieu-dit Les Gallands, 18300 Crezancy-en-Sancerre, Sancerre France

A visit to a local goat farm where you can buy some of the delicious "crotin de chavignol" to accompany a glass or two of Sancerre wine !

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tour du Pouilly Fume, 30 rue Waldeck Rousseau, 58150 Pouilly sur Loire France

A great introduction to the wonderful Pouilly-Fumé wines with a tasting of 4 different types of Pouilly-Fumé (closed on Mondays)

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Le Prieure Benedictin de La Charite-sur-Loire, Centre-Ville, 58400, La Charite-sur-Loire France

A brief stop here to admire the ancient Benedictine Priory and the majestic river Loire.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vacheron Vignerons (SAS), 1 Rue du Puits Poulton, 18300 Sancerre, France

Your opportunity to visit a highly-esteemed producer of top class Sancerre wines. You will also be introduced to the fascinating subject of biodynamic wine-making practices

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: De Ladoucette, Chateau du Nozet, 58150 Pouilly sur Loire France

A great tasting of some of the estate's superb Pouilly-Fumé wines

Duration: 1 hour