{"id":270,"date":"2021-09-09T18:52:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T16:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/vitiloire-tours\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:48:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:48:53","slug":"vitiloire-tours-wine-festival-loire-valley-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/vitiloire-tours-wine-festival-loire-valley-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitiloire 2025 : the French wine festival for Loire Valley wine lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let\u2019s move to the practicalities of the Vitiloire wine festival. For an entrance fee of a handful of euros you are given a tasting glass to keep for the day (or to bring back as a souvenir).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready, steady, go !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 150 winegrowers await us wine lovers in their cute wooden sheds. All eager to share their wine stories and winemaking know how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitiloire offers the full spectrum of the 70 local wine appellations, among which : Muscadet, Pouilly Fum\u00e9, Anjou, Menetou Salon, Coteaux du Layon, Bourgueil, Chinon, Sancerre,\u2026 (well, you get it, it\u2019s a long long list\u2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what is also marvellous with Loire valley wines is that they come in all colours and types : red, white, ros\u00e9, sparkling, lightly or richly sweet. Some wineries even produce the full set !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 5 reasons you will love Vitiloire wine festival in France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reason #1: a great atmosphere (on top of great wines)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourists on the prowl, experienced wine amateurs, families with children (yep, really), groups of friends : Vitiloire is an enjoyable experience for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reason #2: Buy wine at property prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The privilege of tasting before buying \u2026 at the same price as at the winery. Several times I have told winegrowers that their wine wasn\u2019t expensive enough ! (you\u2019ll find great stuff starting at 5 euros a bottle)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reason 3: Passionate talkative winemakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, that\u2019s really what makes this event so special. The typical Loire valley winemaker is a pleasant person, always happy to talk about his wines, with patience and passion. True professionals will even share a glass with you !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reason 4: The location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitiloire takes place in the city center of Tours, nearby the SNCF train station, only 1 hour from Paris Montparnasse with the high speed train (TGV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reason 5: The weather<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun, 99% guaranteed. Well, maybe not such high odds. But in June, the weather is usually at its best in the region. The perfect conditions for a picnic on the nice lawns of the \u201cJardins de la Pr\u00e9fecture\u201d. If you forget your snacks, don\u2019t panic, you can purchase great local food on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/vitiloire-2023-boulevard-heurteloiup-tours.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-371\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/vitiloire-2023-boulevard-heurteloiup-tours.webp 576w, https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/vitiloire-2023-boulevard-heurteloiup-tours-225x300.webp 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vitiloire 2023: the central alley on Boulevard Heurteloup in Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 tips for making the most out of the wine festival in Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most out of Vitiloire wine festival in 2023, a few practical tips :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protect from the sun.<\/strong>&nbsp;Don\u2019t forget the sunscreen, cap or any other headgear. The wine may strike you on the head. But the sun is a more formidable foe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spit it out.<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes I know, it\u2019s hard, especially when it\u2019s good. But \u201cslow and steady wins the race\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anticipate.<\/strong>&nbsp;Prepare your visit, download the list of winemakers or \u2026 use our list at the end of this post. Personally, I usually select 4 to 5 must-see winegrowers beforehand and I start my tour with them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do it your way.<\/strong> Sprinter, marathon runner, epicurean, enthusiast beginner, socialite, \u2026 Follow <em>your<\/em>&nbsp;flow !<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday night fever<\/strong>. The end of the day on Saturday is always a good moment to enjoy a serious&nbsp;<em>ap\u00e9ritif<\/em>&nbsp;stroll before moving on to one of these nice little restaurants in the&nbsp;<em>rue Colbert<\/em>&nbsp;or at a terrace in the&nbsp;<em>Place Plumereau<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information about Vitiloire wine festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3xSWmXsYz1hKXTyv9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Jardin de la Pr\u00e9fecture or Place de la Gare 37000 Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting there:<\/strong> on foot (best option !), by tram, or by train (the SNCF train station is 50 meters from one of the main entrances).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u20ac6 per person (tasting glass included)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/vitiloire.tours.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>More info:<\/strong> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/divineloire.fr\/en\/wine-festivals\/vitiloire-a-tours\/\" data-type=\"wine-festivals\" data-id=\"7265\">Vitiloire<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vitiloire wine festival returns on May 24th, promising another remarkable celebration. Its enduring success lies in offering something uniquely different from traditional wine events.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike typical wine festivals confined to exhibition centers, Vitiloire brings the celebration outdoors into the heart of Tours, the capital city of the Loire Valley (Touraine in French). The open-air setting transforms the city center into a vibrant wine lover&#8217;s paradise.<\/p>\n<p>The festival&#8217;s incredible atmosphere comes alive through hundreds of enthusiastic wine enthusiasts gathering to share their passion. 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