A savory stay in the middle of the Touraine vineyards
Are you fond of good wines, lover of terroirs or simply gourmets?
Do you want to discover or rediscover the wine appellations of the Loire Valley in Touraine without spending a week going through everything on the Internet?
You are in a group and want to put oenology at the heart of your stay (holidays, seminars, etc.).
Winemakers from father to son at the Moyers, we know the best addresses and help you to simplify your research.
Wine tasting in the shade of the Grand Cedar
Leave a few bunches of grapes at the edge of your vineyard for the thirsty traveler
. Greek proverb (the ancient maxims, 1855).
We have always applied this maxim, every day, to guarantee the best welcome to our guests. Whether it is for our Bed and Breakfast at Aurore de Beaufort, or today at the Gîte Clair Matin, our mission remains the same: to give you the best conditions to enjoy this beautiful touristic and wine region. You can taste the wines of Touraine, crément or rosé, accompanied by explanations and anecdotes that Jean-Marie Moyer can share with you.
Your restaurants nearby
Below some good restaurants nearby (with very good ratings on Tripadvisor!):
– Auberge de la Treille, menus with very good value for money, in Saint-Martin le Beau (5mn) : + 33-(0)2 47 50 67 17
– La Tourangelle, local dishes and wines that go perfectly together, in Montlouis (5 min): + 33- (0)2 47 55 28 13
– Les Arpents, worthy of a gourmet restaurant, in Amboise (10mn): + 33- (0)2 36 20 92 44
– L’Ecluse, delightful bistronomic cuisine, in Amboise: + 33- (0)2 47 79 94 91
– Le Maître d’art, ideal for a break between 2 Castles, in Amboise: + 33- (0)6 23 30 25 65
– La Pause du temps, warm with good vegetarian choices, in Amboise: + 33- (0)9 81 97 55 57
Discover the wine appellations
The wine appellations (“appellations d’origine contrôlée”) are numerous in Touraine: Montlouis, Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil, Touraine Amboise, Touraine Azay-le-Rideau…, and make it the 3rd wine region in France.
Within white wines, Chenin Blanc is the emblematic grape of the Loire Valley, where it expresses the power of the terroirs and the finesse of the microclimates of the Loire Valley region.
You can taste the different wines, including the great sweet wines of the Loire Valley, and grape varieties near the farmhouse, or make a loop to go as close as possible to each vineyard in the region. It’s up to you!
A variety of wine appellations and grapes
- Montlouis
- Domaine Damien Moyer: our nephew, located just nearby the Gite Clair Matin. Damien continues the vineyard of my brother and father before him. +33-(0)2 47 50 94 83
- Cave touristique de Montlouis: independent winegrowers offer white wines from the Montlouis appellation, rosé and red wines from the Touraine appellation. + 33-(0)2 47 45 18 19. +33-(0)2 47 45 18 19
- Jacky Blot: +33-(0)2 47 45 11 11
- Alain Joulin & Fils: +33-(0)2 47 50 28 49
- Laurent Berger (Saint-Martin le Beau): +33-(0)2 47 50 67 36 / +33-(0)6 24 46 23 93
- Vouvray
- Du Cep à la Bouteille (From Vine to Bottle): discover the profession of winegrower (by appointment) with a visit to the vineyard and the wine cellar for 1 hour. The visit ends with a tasting of the wines of the property. Contact details: + 33-(0)6 82 12 28 88
- Château de Moncontour: +33-(0)2 47 52 60 77
- Chinon
- Bernard Baudry (Cravant les coteaux): +33-(0)2 47 93 15 79
- Bertrand Sourdais, Domaine de Pallus (Cravant les Coteaux) : +33-(0)2 47 93 00 05
- Couly-Dutheil: +33-(0)2 47 97 20 20
- Bourgueil
- François et Antoine Jamet, Le Clos du Vigneau : +33-(0)2 47 97 44 44
The Farmhouse Clair Matin is located in the heart of the vineyards and castles, which will allow you to easily navigate your way through the vineyards!
Personalize your experience
For the day or half-day, you’re going to visit the vineyards of the Loire Valley, in the way that you want; picnic in the vineyards, outing on a Segway, tasting trip on the Loire by boat or simple tasting of the wines from Loire …
The services can be adapted to each person, depending on the length of your stay and always led by a passionate guide.
2 interesting addresses for you:
- Vinoloire Wine-Tours, Saint-Avertin, + 33-(0)6 73 67 61 32
- Rendez-vous dans les vignes (Meeting in the vineyards), Chançay, + 33-(0)6 52 16 97 07
Contact them from us!