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Top 10 Food & Drink in Loire Valley, Centre-Val de Loire
Old world villages and storybook chateaux bedeck the Loire, once fought over by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths and even Attila the Hun. Rent bikes and roll through the lush valley, visiting fortresses in Amboise and Angers, UNESCO-designated Chartres Cathedral and the Gothic cathedral in Nantes. Musee Jules Vernes houses replicas of inventions designed by the futuristic author. Pay respects to other former residents: the Romans in Tours, the cave dwellers of Touraine, and the liberator of Orleans, Joan of Arc.
Restaurants in Loire Valley
1. Chateau Gaudrelle
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5.0 based on 160 reviews
At Chateau Gaudrelle, we produced Vouvray wine since 1931. You are welcome to visit our cellars (cave) and to enjoy a commented wine tasting. We produce still and sparkling Vouvrays which are now recognised as being amongst the very finest of the appellation.
Reviewed By SteveC218
We cannot say enough about our experience at Chateau Gaudrelle. We contacted Marion and she organized a tour and tasting for our group on VERY short notice, but that was only the first impressive moment. When we arrived at the Chateau Marion greeted us and was one of the friendliest and most knowledgeable people we have ever dealt with (and there have been MANY). Marion made us feel instantly at home as we did the tour of their cave and facility. Marion explained all of the growing and wine making processes in great detail and her love and passion for wine and this Chateau came through in everything she said and did. Our only regrets were we were near the end of our trip and could not have purchased more!!! We would like to thank Marion for a wonderful experience and applaud whoever runs this winery.
2. Domaine de Clos Maurice
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By viasandu - Dragasani, Romania
Michael is a lovely host, with excellent wines. His wine cellar is a must in the region for all those who appreciate real great Loire wines - red, white and sparkling. A unique experience! Thank you Michael!
3. Closerie de Chanteloup - Brasserie d' Amboise
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
4. Domaine de l'Abbaye
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Loire vallez chinon wineyard, red, white, rose and sparkling wines, nice testing room, small museum and regional products
5. Domaine de La Croix Melier
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Local wine producer in Montlouis-sur-Loire. Come and visit our 16th century cellar and taste our white wines made with Chenin blanc: sparkling or still, dry, demi-sec or sweet. We are 200 meters away from La Loire a Velo.
6. Cave Touristique des Vignerons de Montlouis
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Surrounded by the Loire chateaux, the "Cave des Vignerons de Montlouis" is just halfway between Tours and Amboise. Founded in 1969, la Cave brings together independent winegrowers among the best of the Montlouis appellation. In the remarkable setting of this mediaeval cave hewn out of the rock, come and discover the full range of excellent white wines from the Montlouis appellation, all from the Chenin cepage ! Rosé and red wines from the Touraine appellation and organic wines without added sulphite too.
7. Brassefort
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 261quintins - Chinon, France
I stumbled across Simon’s small microbrewery in the centre of Chinon, and wow- what a treat! There are 4 different ales currently being sold/ made in what was seemingly the former dining room of a house! Each ale is very different, but a real change from what can be sourced within France. Well worth a visit ????
8. Chateau de l'Aulee
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Winerie to be visited: cellar, wine-making, tasting, walk in the vineyard... come and discover who we are. You will taste all colors of Loire Valley: dry white, sweet white, rosé, red and of course our famous sparkling Crémant de Loire and Touraine. Open 10 am - 7 pm, 7/7
9. Caves Louis de Grenelle
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Situated at 12m underground in the centre of Saumur, the Louis de Grenelle wine cellars have been producing, in the purest tradition, Cremant de Loire and Saumur Brut ever since 1859. In this former tufa quarry, you will discover the secrets of traditional wine-producing methods. After the guided tour there will be a commented wine-tasting session. You will also be able to discover wine in a wine-dedicated space.
