Loire Valley Wine Tasting Tour: Angers Two Wineries Four Hours

Sip crisp Chenin Blancs and rich Cabernet Francs amid Anjou’s rolling vineyards

A half-day wine tasting tour in Angers covers two family-run estates in the Savennières and Layon areas, where a bilingual local guide leads tastings of sparkling, white, rosé and red wines paired with light bites. Transport in a modern air-conditioned minivan is included, as is a leisurely visit to each winery. The tour runs four hours and suits all fitness levels. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon wine tasting tour in Anjou

• Visit winery in Savennières
• Taste Savennières Chenin Blanc wines
• Visit winery in Layon area
• Taste wines in Layon area

The experience

Four hours is the frame, and two wineries fill it. You start at one estate in Savennières, where the focus lands on Chenin Blanc (the white wine that defines the region), and move to a second property in the Layon area to taste the reds, rosés and sparkling wines the valley also makes. A bilingual guide who knows the region walks you through both visits, explaining what you're tasting and why the soil and climate here produce wines that taste nothing like the Bordeaux or Burgundy most travelers expect.

The tastings are generous, which means you're not sipping thimbles: each wine comes in a real pour, paired with light bites that let you taste how the food and wine talk to each other. The minivan is modern and air-conditioned, so the drive between the two estates doesn't eat into the time you spend at the wineries themselves. You're not rushing through. The visits are described as leisurely, which means time to ask questions and linger over a glass if something catches your interest.

This is a shared tour, so you'll be with other wine drinkers, typically a small group. The guide speaks English and French, so language isn't a barrier. Bring a reusable water bottle if you want water during the tour. The company doesn't provide plastic ones as part of its approach to reducing waste.

What’s included

• Bilingual local guide for the entire tour.
• transport in a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan.
• leisurely visits to two family-run wineries in Savennières and the Layon area.
• generous tastings of sparkling, white, rosé and red wines.
• light food pairings with the tastings.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 13:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Loire Anjou Explorer

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide who knows the estates and wines deeply and prefer sharing the experience with other wine enthusiasts. Pick a self-guided route instead if you'd rather set your own pace through the vineyards.

Top questions

What wines will I actually taste on this tour?

The tastings span sparkling, white, rosé and red wines. Savennières is known for Chenin Blanc, a crisp white that dominates the first estate visit, while the second winery in the Layon area showcases Cabernet Franc reds and the other styles the region produces.

How long does each winery visit last?

The tour runs four hours total, split between two estates. The visits are described as leisurely, meaning you have time to taste, ask questions and absorb the setting without being rushed, though the exact time at each property depends on the group's pace.

Is the minivan ride included, or do I arrange my own transport?

Transport in a modern, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan is included in the tour price, so you don't need to arrange a car or navigate between the two wineries yourself.

What if I don't drink alcohol or I'm under 18?

The minimum age for this tour is 18. If you don't drink, you can still join (the guide will explain the wines and the estates), but the experience is built around tasting, so you may find a different activity more rewarding.

Are meals included, or just the wine pairings?

Light bites are paired with the wine tastings and included in the tour. This is not a full meal, but the food is designed to complement what you're tasting and help you understand how wine and cuisine work together.