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La Maison du Tourisme et du Vignoble

The Maison “Voyages & Vignes” in La Chartre sur le Loir

A welcoming, innovative and surprising place!

Well-known for its sunny terraces, its legendary hotel, its cycle paths, its boutiques, and antiques, the village of La Chartre sur Le Loir is now also the meeting place for curious people and wine lovers.

Located on the central square of the village, this house invites you to discover the vineyard, its history and offers you unique tourist and taste experiences around the 2 AOC Coteaux du Loir (1948) and Jasnières (1937).

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“Whoever knows how to savor, no longer drinks wine but tastes secrets.” Salvador Dali

Summer 2024 Events

Throughout the summer,” LA MAISON voyages & vignes” in the Loir Valley offers you experiences to enjoy on-site or in the vineyards! Promises of discoveries, emotions, and delightful encounters…

 

• GUIDED TOURS IN THE VINEYARDS
Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August
Meet at 2:30 PM at the estate, followed by a guided walk through the vineyards to learn everything about vine work, grape varieties, and the terroir…”
Price : 20€ per person. Length : 1h30.

• APÉRO IN THE VINEYARDS
Thursdays in July and August
Meet at 11:30 a.m. at the secret location that will be shared with you the day before. Tasting of 2 AOCs accompanied by local rillettes!
Price : 10€ per person. Length : 30 minutes.

• GOURMET TASTINGS
Fridays in July and August
Meet at 10 a.m. at LA MAISON voyages & vignes for a session pairing 4 dishes with 4 different wines, guided by an oenologist (the location will be confirmed 48 hours before arrival).
Price : 30€ per person. Length : 1h30.

• A SUNDAY MORNING WITH A WINEMAKER
Sundays in July and August
Meet at “LA MAISON voyages & vignes” from 10 AM to 1 PM, where a winemaker welcomes the curious to share his knowledge about the terroir, vine cultivation, and the AOC labels. Free tour of the site, and at 11:30 AM, enjoy an aperitif served in the cellar or the courtyard!
Tasting pass between €5 & €8.

BIKE RIDE THROUGH THE VINEYARD

Marked loop starting from LA MAISON. Bike rentals available on-site (regular and e-bikes). For information and reservations, contact the tourist office in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir or by phone at 02.43.38.16.83.

 

Workshops 2024

Interested in a hands-on harvest experience on the Loir hills? Want to learn how to prune vines? Or eager to experience your first winemaking?

Throughout the year, “LA MAISON voyages & vignes” offers tailor-made workshops to experience and share memorable moments and unique experiences.

 

• HARVEST WORKSHOP IN SEPTEMBER
Become a grape harvester for a day! The program includes a welcome coffee, an explanation of the harvest’s stakes, the harvest itself, and then returning to the winery to follow the different processes.
Meeting at 9 am at the estate.
Cost: €60 per person including a picnic lunch. The price includes tastings, guidance by the winemaker or an oenologist, and a tasting glass. Cost: €50 without the picnic.
Duration: 5 hours / 2 dates in September.

• “BERNACHE!” WORKSHOP IN OCTOBER
A special moment of winemaking, when the must gradually transforms into alcohol. At the estate, the winemaker will give you a tour of the cellar and explain key aspects of cellar work: winemaking, racking, and clarification.
Meeting at 10 am at the estate.
Cost: €55 per person with a picnic, tastings, a tasting glass, and guidance by the winemaker or an oenologist. Cost: €35 without the picnic.
Duration: 3 hours / 2 dates in October.
(The location will be confirmed 48 hours before arrival.)

• VINE PRUNING WORKSHOP FROM JANUARY TO MARCH
A dedicated moment to vine pruning with an expert winemaker.

For information and reservations, contact the Tourist Office in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir or call 02.43.38.16.83.

 

 

 

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