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Where: Tours, France
Map: Tours on Google Map
Official websites: https://www.touraineloirevalley.com/vitiloire-fete-vins-val-de-loire/
Hotels in Tours: Overview of all hotels in Tours
The festival occurs late in May (usually the last weekend of May) in the city of Tours, in the beautiful Loire Valley.
This area is synonymous with fine wine, and Viti Loire promotes the region’s wines.
In 2023, Viti Loire celebrated its 20th anniversary!
A friendly event dedicated to the wines and gastronomy of the Loire Valley.
Viti Loire is in an open space in the city centre for a weekend, between Boulevard Heurteloup, the train station and the Prefecture Garden (Jardin de la Préfecture).
One hundred fifty winegrowers representing the 79 appellations of the Loire Valley, and there will be ten chefs from Tours.
There is also a gourmet village, and the festival expects 35,000 visitors.
There is a rich and varied program: cooking workshops, tasting workshops, fun and educational activities on wine, and exhibitions.
In addition to the wine bars raising awareness of this region’s traditional wines, this festival features craft markets, cooking demonstrations from top chefs, and opportunities to learn about wine tasting.
The Loire Valley is France’s premier wine region, with over 70 AOC wines.
AOC stands for ‘Appellation d’origine contrôlée‘ (controlled designation of origin).
This French certification is granted to regional French agricultural products such as wine, cheese, and butter.
The Loire Valley produces a wide variety of wines, and it is especially well-known for its dry whites, such as Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, and Vouvray.
More info Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loire_Valley_(wine)
Wineries, castles, picturesque villages and lush countryside abound in the beautiful Loire Valley.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, it is recognised as an area of extraordinary cultural significance.
You’ll find the historic city of Tours, home to Viti Loire, right in the heart of the Valley.
Through the cobbled streets of the old district, walk and explore the cathedrals, squares, half-timbered houses, and terraces of this town of art and history, culture and gastronomy.
In addition to visiting a winery or two, visiting one of the region’s famous chateaus is exciting.
Château de Chambord is among the most inspiring with its distinctive French Renaissance architecture.
You’ll find the Loire Valley nestled in central France.
Tours City is easily accessible from Paris, around an hour and fifteen minutes away by train or car.
Train connections from Paris are frequent and fast.
Take the TGV (high-speed train) from Montparnasse train station in Paris direct to Tours.
If travelling by car from Paris, take the A10 motorway towards Bordeaux.
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