48 hours in the Loire Valley | The greatest destinations in the vineyards of France – France’s official wine tourism portal

A trip to the Loire Valley with a surprising first day in the Saumur region. Cycling in the cellars, a troglodyte restaurant, vintage camper van and sunset over the Loire river. Let’s go!

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Today you’ll be heading to Touraine for a dip into this exceptional terroir with encounters with winemakers, a view of the various AOCs, a quick tour of Chinon and – of course – the unmissable Château de Chenonceau.

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