Coming from Paris, the city of Blois is the first stop on the Loire Valley wine route. Blois is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Blois castle, located in the heart of the city, is a must-visit before setting out to storm the neighboring vineyards. The closest appellations are Cheverny and Cour Cheverny. Beautiful white wines, available in dry and soft, produced in the heart of the wine-growing region of Sologne (also famous for its game-ridden forests). Further west, downstream of the Loire river, you can discover and taste the beautiful wines of Touraine-Mesland and visit the magnificent Chaumont-sur-Loire estate at the same time. Welcome to the Loire Valley wine road, starting here, in Blois. Looking for the best wineries and wine tasting tours near Blois? Keep reading.
Blois
A two-hours drive from Paris, Blois is at the doorstep of the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards.
Worth
the trip
A two-hours drive from Paris, the entry point for a visit of the beautiful Loire Valley vineyards
This travel guide will help you plan your stay and organize a wine tasting in some of the best wineries nearby.
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Blois : where to taste wine?
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- wineries in Blois
Wine tasting near Blois? There are few wineries near the city center. You will need to drive on towards Chaumont-sur-Loire and the Touraine Mesland vineyard. A stop at Domaine du Vivier for example. Another great wine tasting option is at Domaine Octavie (in the superb Touraine Oisly appellation) or at Domaine Pré Baron. These two wineries will make you taste fantastic white wines at a very very reasonable price. Enjoy!
Wine appellations near Blois
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Blois : Things to do and to see in the area
Recommended attractions and must-see places nearby.