Gourmet holidays in The Loire

Loire Valley Wine Trail Gourmet Holiday

The Loire offers a wide range of wines

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Sample a range of Loire Valley wines from the dry whites of Touraine, then fruity reds of Bourgueil to the luscious sweet whites of the Coteaux de Layon. Our partner vineyards guide you through their varieties. Add to that some fine dining and you have the basis of a truly gourmet experience.

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£979

Prices per person (based on two sharing)

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Loire Valley Wine Trail Gourmet Holiday

 

The Loire

  • Day 1 Overnight at Bec Hellouin
    • To avoid a long initial drive we propose an overnight stop just 160 miles from Calais at the Auberge de l’Abbaye, a delightful historic inn with a renowned restaurant. HB
  • Day 2 Arrival in Touraine (distance by Autoroute) - 200 miles (320km)
    • Continue south to settle into and dine at the Relais des Landes, in peaceful countryside a few miles south of Blois. Take a dip in the pool or a relaxing stroll through the wooded grounds. Two nights half board. HB
  • Day 3 Chaumont and Domaine de Prieuré - 10 miles (16km)
    • Take a short drive to the Château of Chaumont to visit the International Garden Festival, afterwards visit the Domaine de Prieuré at Valaire where British born Amanda Gallou guides you through the full range of Touraine wines produced by her husband, with a Dégustation Terroir that includes such delights as goats cheese, rillettes and boudin noir. HB
  • Day 4 St Aignan and Chenonceaux - 25 miles (40km)
    • Drive to St Aignan for coffee before visiting the Domaine de Renardière who produce some good red wine varieties.Continue the River Cher to the Château of Chenonceau. A wonderful meal awaits at nearby Michelin starred Auberge du Bon Laboureur. Two nights Half Board. HB
  • Day 5 Vouvray and Amboise - 47 miles (75.2km)
    • Take a scenic drive out to Vouvray and Château Gaudrelle to sample their excellent dry and sweet white wines. Then explore the pretty, bustling Loire town of Amboise, before returning to your hotel in Chenonceaux. HB
  • Day 6 Chinon, Bourgueil and Saumur - 68 miles (108.8km)
    • Drive through quiet countryside to Chinon for lunch, perhaps calling at a vineyard as you pass for a morning tasting. In the afternoon we propose a visit to La Jarnoterie vineyard in St Nicholas de Bourgueil before arriving at the elegant and historic Hôtel Anne d’Anjou overlooking the Loire. Evening meal included. HB
  • Day 7 Coteaux de Layon - 62 miles (99.2km)
    • A scenic drive to a hidden troglodyte village, then through Bonnezeaux to the Château de Breuil in the Layon valley just a few yards from the Chaumes vineyards. Here you will find luscious sweet white Coteaux du Layon and very good Cabernet d’Anjou rosé. Return to Saumur and choose your own restaurant for your final evening. B&B
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  • Hotel - Auberge de L'Abbaye

    • A former coaching house from the 18th century, this hotel welcomes you in a picturesque building boasting a typical Normand half-timbered façade.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Individually styled bedrooms all with ensuite facilites.
      • Excellent restaurant.

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  • Hotel - Relais De Landes

    • This 17th century manor house, set in 20 hectares of beautiful gardens is a haven of peace and tranquility.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Individually styled bedrooms with ensuite.
      • Covered swimming pool.
      • 20 hectares of parkland.
       
  • Hotel - Le Bon Laboureur

    • The Hotel du Bon Laboureur is a charming Hotel Luxe located just a stone's throw from the Chateau of Chenonceau, the most gracious of all the Loire Valley Chateaux, it is a former Postal Relay whose foundations date back to 1786. Antoine Jeudi settled there in 1902 and it is his great grandson, Antoine, who now watches over this cosy old residence. Although the clatter of horse hooves and of carriage or stagecoach wheels no longer resound in the old Bon Laboureur courtyard, Antoine Jeudi has successfully preserved the atmosphere of his house by retaining its erstwhile charm and simultaneously endowing it with very comfortable rooms, pleasant lounges, and a fine, highly-reputed gastronomic restaurant.

      Hotel Facilities

      • Charming location and arrangement of hotel buildings, like a small hamlet.
      • Pretty comfortable, country style in receptions and bedrooms.
      • Michelin-starred restaurant.
      • Pretty terrace restaurant.
      • Pretty garden and kitchen garden.

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  • Hotel - Anne d'Anjou - Saumur

    • On the Loire river banks, near the historic center town, beneath the Castle which gave immortal fame to the "Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry", this private mansion house built in the 18th century still echoes with the ardors of restoration heroes and military romances.

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Loire Valley Wine Trail Prices & Book

Ferry Inclusive

£979 Prices per person (based on two sharing)

 

High season (16 July - 5 September) add £50. Starting days: Not Monday or Tuesday.

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