The Pays d'Ancenis wine route
Aaaah, what would the Pays d'Ancenis be without its wines and vineyards? Since the 16th century, the town of Ancenis has been renowned as the major wine market town on the banks of the Loire. Today, our 291 hectares of vineyards on both banks of the Loire give colour to our landscapes and are the pride of our region. The golden colour of Malvoisie, the garnet-red of Gamay, as well as the AOC Côteaux d'Ancenis, Muscadet and Cru Champtoceaux, our local appellations are produced by passionate winegrowers who will enthral you!
On the wine trail
Our wine route
And yes, here too, with no fewer than 291 hectares of vines of all colours, we had to have a wine route! And we've even put together a map to take you right to its source: "À la rencontre de nos vignerons entre Angers et Nantes". With it, you'll have all the best addresses to visit our wineries in your pocket.
Experience life as a winemaker
What better way to understand their trade, and the heart and passion they put into it, than to spend a special moment with our winegrowers? With a bit of a nose around, you could become an expert on the wines and grape varieties of our region! If this sounds like something you'd like to try, Domaine Landron-Chartier(Ancenis-Saint-Géréon) has just what you're looking for.
3 discoveries to suit all budgets:
- Simple tasting for €5/person
- Visit to the winery 10 €/pers.
- From vine to glass 15 €/person
In this very vineyard, you’ll put on your boots and step into the shoes of a winemaker for a vintage season.
How about taking things a step further and sponsoring your very own vine?
Adopt six Gamay vines, tagged with your name.
Over four Saturday mornings, you’ll follow your godchildren through every key stage: pruning in winter, tending the vines in spring, harvesting in September — and finishing in style by bottling your own wine, complete with a personalized label.
Classy, isn’t it?
Price: €149
Special gourmet walk
Armed with a small discovery booklet, you'll walk independently for 3 km through the vineyards of the Domaine oenologique des Galloires - Drain - Orée d'Anjou. The Toublanc family have been cultivating the land and vines on the slopes overlooking the Loire for 7 generations. Sublime views of the river guaranteed! And don't forget to add a gourmet picnic to your tour. A basket filled by a chef with excellent local produce to enjoy at tables set up in the heart of the vineyards.
The icing on the cake! Youngsters can now set off on an adventure in search of treasure in the footsteps of Agape the bunch.
Gastronomic picnics: from April to September, Thursday to Saturday. Booking essential. Adult menu: €15 (choice of 3 menus, including 1 vegan menu) - Children's menu: €8.
Oh, a night in a barrel!
Now that's really something! Treat yourself to a totally unusual accommodation experience at Vignoble Marchais! You'll sleep in a converted wooden barrel, nestling in the heart of the vines.
This package includes a free bottle of wine, overnight accommodation in a converted barrel and breakfast.
Want more?
Because there's so much to do here around wine, our tourism centre has also designed two routes for you to follow on foot, by bike or on horseback through the heart of the vineyards:
Les Pierres Meslières and Sitytrail's Génaudières route .
"Les échappées en Loire": stay put!
This has become an absolute must, so much so that we strongly advise you to book ahead!
Vignes Vins Randos, which became "Les échappées en Loire" in 2024, offers 18 tasty walks through the vineyards of the Loire Valley. With winegrowers as your best guides, it's a unique opportunity to discover the finest wine-growing terroirs in a region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tours for children. 1st weekend in September.
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