Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé Wine Tour: Saunter Along Loire with Local Goats' Cheese
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4 Ratings
Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire
Experience the charm of the Loire countryside on a one-day wine tour. Explore vibrant markets, taste delicious goat's cheese, and discover the world-class Sauvignon blanc wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chevrerie des Gallands - 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 !
What's Included
  • Comprehensive information packet, including maps and notes
  • Luxury air-conditioned minivan transport
  • Exclusive visit to a traditional goat farm
  • Tour and exploration of La Charit-sur-Loire and its historic 12th-century Priory
  • Two guided winery tours with tastings included
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Cosne sur Loire train station
  • Experience the local culture at a vibrant street market (available Wednesdays and Sundays)
What's Not Included
  • lunch (approx 25€ - 30€ per person)
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating one-day journey through the picturesque Loire river valley. Engage in the vibrant local market life (accessible on Wednesdays and Sundays) while relishing the region’s renowned goat cheese. Discover the charming riverside town of la Charité-sur-Loire and its celebrated 12th Century Benedictine priory. The tour will also guide you to Sancerre, an historic town perched on a hilltop renowned for its top-tier Sauvignon blanc wines. Explore the vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire, where a meeting with a local wine producer provides a chance to taste and understand the famous Sauvignon blanc wine, Pouilly Fumé. Fret not red wine connoisseurs, the region also serves delightful pinots, particularly those from Sancerre.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Gare de Cosne-sur-Loire
Place de la Gare
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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W8273bgcourtneyb
Sep 25, 2023
Amazing experience in Sancerre! - My fiance and I had such a great wine tour in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume with Nick as our tour guide. Nick was so nice and knowledgeable about the region and wine which made our experience even that better. He was very accommodating when we asked to change the time of our train and still was able to fit in lots of wine tours and sightseeing. We did 4 tastings, all of which were unique and great. The employees at each winery were very friendly and welcoming, and seemed to know Nick personally which added another special touch to our day. The wine was amazing, views were beautiful, and felt like we got a great taste into the Loire Valley. We spent time in Pouilly-Fume, tasted local goat cheese, walked through the town of Sancerre and finished with lunch. I would highly recommend this tour for those who love Sancerre wine and want an informative, fun day in the French countryside! Thank you so much Nick for having us, we really appreciate it.
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Nancy
Sep 9, 2019
Great day with Nick from Grapes and Corks! Highly recommend this tour! - My daughter and I had an awesome day on our private tour with Nick. He was waiting for our arrival at the train station, ready to go! We saw the interesting and busy market in town, visited wineries with great wine tastings, toured Sancerre, and the goat farm with the cheeses was amazing. As he drove we discussed grapes, wine varieties and he pointed out interesting sites. He was so knowledgeable about wines and we learned so much. We also had a delicious lunch at a great local restaurant! This tour was a highlight of our trip to France! I highly recommend this tour!!!
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Shanti
Jul 11, 2019
Nick Borland, of Grapes & Corks, is the best! - We arranged a two day private tour for two people with Nick Borland : one day visiting wineries in Sancerre and the second day in Pouilly. The communication and set up with Nick was excellent and we visited several wineries, some suggested by us that Nick arranged with the owners, others that he frequented. The locations were excellent and we spent quality time understanding the terroir and wine making processes. Nick picked us up at our hotel and dropped us back, arranging lunch at local bistros. It was heat wave week, with daytime temps exceeding 40'C/104"F. Nick was very accommodating in starting the car air conditioning before we were ready to get in, changing the lunch venues to ensure they were air conditioned. Nick also covers the Burgundy area and we will definitely hope he can arrange our trip there when we plan to visit there.
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