Day Trip to the Sancerre and Pouilly Vineyards
Description
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)
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Visit a cellar in St-Andelain and a cellar in Tracy sur Loire will allow you to compare 2 family wineries.
Restaurant with local specialties with stunning views of the Loire.
Discover the medieval town of Sancerre with its narrow and picturesque streets.
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.
Visit of a family estate offering a wide range of red wines (Pinot Noir) and white sauvignon from Sancerre and neighboring appellations.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
2 possible appointments in public visit: Tracy Station (3 km from Sancerre) or Esplanade Porte César. TRAIN DEPARTING FROM PARIS, possibility to meet you at Tracy Station at 11:05 (departure Paris Bercy at 9:11) and possibility to take you back to Tracy Station at 6:54 pm for a return to Paris Bercy at 8:49 pm.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Laure gave us a wonderful day. My wife and I were experiencing this type of excursion for the first time, and Laure was able to share her passion and knowledge of wines with us. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather as well.
My husband and I spent a truly beautiful day with an amazing tour guide Laure Juvet as she led us through three different tours and tastings in the Sancerre region. The morning started with a convenient pick up at our hotel and as we set off Laure described the background and history of the vineyards and region. We stopped in the vineyards as she explained the process from planting to harvesting before the wine-making begins. It was a special treat. What really stood out was Laure’s personal connection to the owners and employees in each place and their obvious trust in her. She knows everything there is to know and is a great teacher. We thoroughly enjoyed the various wines throughout the day. It was a highlight of our trip to the France wine country. We highly recommend this day tour with Laure! You’ll be very happy if you do! Thank you Laure for a wonderful day.
Laure was a wonderful tour guide through this region. Her knowledge and expertise about the process of making wine was incredible and she was friendly and attentive to the guests and the community of which she supports and lives. Merci Beaucoup!
We had an incredible day with Laure. She picked up our party of 4 at 930am at our hotel in Sancerre. We spent morning seeing vineyards, learning about wine making and visiting an amazing vineyard, we had a lovely private lunch which Laure had arranged, and then visited 3 more vineyards in the afternoon. We tasted over 20 incredible wines. Laure has a passion for wine and helped us understand flavors, food pairings, etc. She also recommended a great wine suitcase to help us bring wine home. Overall the day was a 11 out of 10. It exceeded our expectations!
Excellent! We had a great time, very educational. We really enjoyed, our guide was fantastic - would recommend to anyone who loves wine!
We had the most wonderful day with Laure as our guide in Sancerre and Pouilly. Laure was incredibly informative and engaging - we learned so much about the region, the wines, and the winemaking process. The day was perfectly balanced with plenty of time to enjoy each stop at a leisurely pace. Lunch was absolutely delicious - prebared by Babette and Nicole in a charming spot right on the Loire. The range of wines we tasted throughout the day was fantastic. We finished the day with a delightful goat cheese tasting which was the perfect way to end such an enjoyable experience. We highly recommend booking a wine tour with Laure - it is a must for anyone visiting Sancerre.
Our guide, Laure, is extremely knowledgeable about the Sancerre area, and she helped introduce us to a more in-depth understanding of the terroir and winemaking in the region. She helped introduce us to a winemaker we had specifically asked to visit, and we had a great day overall. Highly recommended.
This was such an incredible experience. Our guide, Laura, was so knowledgeable and really put so much into making sure we all had a wonderful time. We went to several wineries in Sancerre, tasted local goat cheeses in the vineyards, and she took us to the most darling lunch spot that was off the beaten path. If you want to experience the wine culture in Sancerre, this is the excursion you need to book!
Very nice day, Laure is an excellent guide, she took us to good cellars and a nice little restaurant, "Chez Babette".
We did a half day group tour and our guide Laure was very knowledgeable and great. I recommend.
