3 Val de Loire destinations with the ''Vignobles et Découvertes'' label

The label takes particular account of an area’s offer in terms of wine cellars for tourists, accommodation, and restaurants serving typical regional cuisine combining food and wines, and also in terms of heritage sites and events connected with the local terroir. 

Chinon Bourgueil Azay

The “Wines of Loire Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil and Touraine Azay-le-Rideau” destination, which covers four AOCs, is recognised for its viticultural and tourism heritage.  

The destination offers a selection of some forty partner wine cellars for tourists along with fifteen or so accommodation choices and a dozen restaurants. 

Project promoted by the  Pays de Chinon Tourist Office . 

On the web: 

• The Loire Valley Chinon Bourgueil Azay

Layon

The Layon Valley comprises 44 municipalities whose backbone is formed by the River Layon. The area has built up its identity around two major themes: the Loire and the vineyards. 

The destination offers a selection of fifteen or so partner wine cellars for tourists, six accommodation choices, and seven restaurants. 

Project promoted by the  Loire en Layon Development Agency . 

On this website: 

• World Heritage vineyards

• Tourism and wine – “French and international clientele, France’s competitors. How do we stay competitive?”