Vouvray: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

On the slopes of Vouvray along the Loire, there are numerous troglodytic houses and caves used by wine producers. The Vouvray protected designation of origin was recognised by a decree dated 6 September 1936. When planning a personal trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Vouvray.

Wine and Caves

The Cave de Vouvray offers visits to 2.5 kilometres of troglodytic caves. Tastings of Vouvray wines and Loire wines are also available there. The Cave de Vouvray also includes a wine-related mediation area called “Suivez le Chenin”.

Culture and History

The base of the bell tower of the Église Notre Dame et Saint Jean Baptiste dates back to the 11th century. The present-day building of Château Moncontour dates from the Renaissance. Château Moncontour offers a remarkable view over the entire Loire Valley.

The route from Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle passes through Vouvray. Vouvray is one of the 160 municipalities in the Val de Loire, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.

Trails and Landscape

Loop trail No. 1 in Vouvray is equipped with an electronically guided hiking system. A hiking trail in Vouvray offers a panorama of the Loire and views of troglodytic dwellings. A hiking trail in Vouvray runs along the hillside and offers views of the valley.

The Loire à Vélo cycle route is promoted as an opportunity to discover Montlouis-Vouvray by bicycle.

Other destinations: Vernou-Sur-Brenne, Saint-Genouph, Assay, Larçay, La Chapelle-Blanche-Saint-Martin, Ambillou, Beaumont-Village, Louestault.

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