Visit of the cellars
Guided tour, free tour, group visit
A visit to the Cave de Vouvray is a real journey into the world of Vouvray. A journey in several stages, from vine to glass.
Discover our new mediation space ‘Follow the Chenin’ where a sound and visual immersion in the world of cooperation awaits you. Follow our guide through 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles are kept. He’ll reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made.
Your visit will end with a convivial tasting !
Online booking
Guided tour of the Vouvray cellar and wine tasting
6€ per adult
4€ for 6-17 year-olds
Free for children under 6
30-minute tour and 30-minute tasting session
Discover our immersive exhibition space, “Duivez le Chenin” (Follow the Chenin), and explore the cave cellars accompanied by one of our expert wine guides. During this tour, we’ll tell you the story of Vouvray wines and how they’re made, from grape to glass. You’ll round off this tour of the cellars with a tasting of 4 to 5 wines, which you can enjoy with a platter of appetisers (available at an extra cost when booking).
Self-guided tour of the Vouvray Cellars and wine tasting
3€ per adult
2€ for 6–17-year-olds
Free for children under 6
30-minute tour and 30-minute tasting
Discover our immersive interactive exhibition “Suivez le Chenin” (Follow the Chenin) before exploring the cave cellars at your own pace. Our interactive audio guide will download to your smartphone and guide you through our galleries. You’ll learn about the history of Vouvray wines and how they’re made, from harvest to vinification. You’ll round off this tour of the cellars with a tasting led by one of our expert wine guides, which you can enjoy with a selection of appetisers (available at an extra cost when booking).
Extras : our appetiser platters !
Local produce
To share
Eat in or take away
Two options available:
Small platter (recommended for 2 people), 20€ each: half a wheel of AOP goat’s cheese, Tours IGP rillettes (60g), Loire fish terrine (90g), savoury biscuits, crackers made from local beer grains.
Large platter (recommended for 4 people), 42€ each: 1 AOP goat’s cheese, IGP rillettes from Tours (200g), fresh goat’s cheese spread (90g), Loire fish terrine (90g), vegetable spread (90g), savoury biscuits, crackers made from local beer grains.
These platters do not constitute a meal.
Book your board at the same time as your visit!
Practical information to help you plan your visit
The temperature in the cellars is 13°C all year round: make sure you bring something to keep you warm!
How do I get to the Cave de Vouvray?
🚗 By car or coach: free on-site parking for private cars and coaches
🚲 By bike: via the ‘Saint-Jacques à Vélo’ cycle route which runs alongside the Loire, heading up Rue des Patys and Rue de la Vallée Coquette (moderate incline)
🚌 By bus: line 54, Les Patys stop (15-minute walk).
We encourage sustainable transport and carpooling.
Can we bring children?
Yes, our tours – whether guided or self-guided – are open to families: our team knows how to adapt to every group! We offer a tasting of local grape juice so that everyone can enjoy a friendly get-together and discover the region’s distinctive flavours. We also have a nappy-changing table in our toilets.
What do you offer to people who don’t drink alcohol?
We’ve thought of everyone! You don’t have to drink wine to take an interest in our wine-growing heritage, enjoy the beauty of the cellars or appreciate the tour. We have designed our mediation area to be a sensory experience. During the tasting, we always offer a local grape juice as an alternative to wine. This way, everyone can enjoy a friendly and enriching experience, whatever their background or preferences.
Is the tour accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Yes, we can adapt our tour routes for visitors with reduced mobility. Seating is available in our mediation area and can be provided during the tasting. There is no seating along the tour route, as we walk approximately 600 metres. We also have accessible toilets. Please do not hesitate to let us know your requirements when booking: we are committed to ensuring everyone has a comfortable and inclusive experience.
Do you provide any guidelines for wine tastings?
Yes. All our wine tastings adhere to a responsible tasting policy. We serve tasting portions, rather than full glasses, to encourage a sensory and measured approach to wine. Water and non-alcoholic drinks are always available, spittoons are provided, and breathalysers are available for purchase, so that everyone can enjoy the experience with complete peace of mind. You can also choose to complement your tasting with a selection of appetisers, which contribute to the balance and enjoyment of the experience. Wine is explored in an educational, welcoming and respectful setting.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes, dogs on a lead are welcome on our tours. Please just let us know when you book, so that we can ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors.
When is the Cave de Vouvray closed?
We are closed on Sundays in January and February, as well as on 1 January, the morning of 2 January, and 25 December. We have adjusted opening hours on 24 December and 31 December.
Groups
For groups of 20 or more, guided tours in French or English are available by appointment.
Booking is essential by telephone: 02 47 52 75 03 or by email at visites@cavedevouvray.com
Please allow 1.30 hours for your visit to make the most comfortable experience (tour, tasting and shopping).
2026 prices:
Adults: 5€
Children aged 6 to 17: 4€
Free for children under 6
Free tour for one accompanying adult and the driver.
Private booking (for groups of fewer than 20 people): 100€ (in addition to the admission price).
Snack as you taste:
Enhance your tasting experience with one of our sweet or savoury packages (guided tour included):
- Touraine delicacies: €17.50 per person (rillons, rillettes, cheese, appetisers…)
- Sweet treats: €11 per person (sweet petits fours)
- Duo package: €23.50 per person (sweet and savoury).
Booking required for groups of 10 to 50 people. For further information or to request a quote. Please note, these packages do not constitute a meal (but rather an aperitif).
Discover our heritage and cellars with our partners
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Wine & Canoe
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