Sancerre & Pouilly-Fumé Wine Tour with Local Goats' Cheese and the River Loire

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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
3 - 8 guests
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English, French
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Explore the scenic Loire Valley with a wine tour of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Savor local goats' cheese, visit a vibrant market, and enjoy world-class Sauvignon blanc wines.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This one-day tour is the perfect excursion for guests looking for a fascinating day in the beautiful countryside along the banks of the river Loire. You will enjoy the lively atmosphere of a colourful market (Wednesdays & Sundays) and also discover the delicious goat's cheeses that contribute to the fame of the region. You can visit the historic riverside town of la Charité-sur-Loire and its famous 12C Benedictine priory. Furthermore, the tour will take you to the historic hilltop town of Sancerre and is the perfect introduction to the world-class Sauvignon blanc wines of the Central Loire Valley. You will also discover the vineyards of Pouilly-sur-Loire where a visit to a local wine maker will be your opportunity to taste and learn all about another household name in Sauvignon blanc wines, the wonderful Pouilly Fumé. And red wine lovers, please do not despair, the region also producers some great pinots, especially from around Sancerre.


What You Get

Information package with maps and tasting notes
all transport in luxury air-conditionned minivan
visit to a goat farm
lunch (approx 25€ - 30€ per person)

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

1

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 !
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Le Prieure Benedictin de La Charite-sur-Loire

A brief stop here to admire the ancient Benedictine Priory and the majestic river Loire.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

De Ladoucette

A great tasting of some of the estate's superb Pouilly-Fumé wines
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
4

Tracy-sur-Loire

An opportunity to taste some of the top Pouilly-Fumé wines
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire

Wednesdays & Sundays. Enjoy a stroll through the local street market
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Sancerre

A walk in the historic back streets of medieval Sancerre. Also panoramic viewpoint over river Loire and vineyards
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point
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Sancerre
Sancerre, Cher Centre-Val de Loire, France, FR, 18300
Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye
Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, Yonne Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, FR, 89520
Gare de Cosne-sur-Loire
Gare de Cosne-sur-Loire, Place de la Gare, Nièvre Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, FR, 58200
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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To see really
May 06, 2025
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Just superb. Sancerre is beautiful really. You have to do the vineyard circuit where you can admire this last located sum a large amphitheatre where one wonders how employees do to work the soil so...read more

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A Great Wine Tour.
September 23, 2024
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We drove through the beautiful countryside along the Loire River and toured the town of Sancerre, learning all about the wines of that region. It was September and they were harvesting the grape...read more

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Amazing experience in Sancerre!
September 25, 2023
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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...read more

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Great day with Nick from Grapes and Corks! Highly recommend this tour!
September 09, 2019
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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 winerie...read more

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Nick Borland, of Grapes & Corks, is the best!
July 11, 2019
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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 ...read more

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