Oenotourism in Val de Loire

1st interregional encounters “Oenotourism in the Val de Loire”

 Organised by InterLoire in consultation with the “Oenotourism in Val de Loire” steering committee, these first get-togethers were held at Fontevraud on Monday 5 July and brought together more than 250 people from wine and tourism professionals from throughout the Loire area.
The meetings were held under the patronage and in the presence of Hervé Novelli, Junior Minister for Trade, Handicrafts, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Tourism, Services and Consumption.
Find out more: http://rencontresoenotourismevaldeloire.evenium.com    

Wine and tourism: 3rd year degree at Saumur

 Starting with academic year 2010, this third year of specialisation will take place on both the Saumur university campus and at the Montreuil-Bellay viticulture school.   

A wine house in old Tours

 The Loire wines joint-trade organisation inaugurated this shop window for the Val de Loire vineyards on 18 May 2010. Geology, terroir – the "Wine House" aims to be an educational experience open to all. “Maison des vins de Loire de Tours"
25, rue du Grand Marché
37000 Tours
Tel: 02 47 60 55 21
Email: mdesvins-tours@vinsdeloire.fr
Open from April to September:
Tuesdays to Sunday mornings: 9.30 am - 1 pm and 2 pm -7 pm(Sundays to 10.30 am)Open from October to March:
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm and 3 pm - 6.30 pm