Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, advance booking is recommended to secure your spot, especially during peak seasons.

Is transportation provided to the farm?

No, guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the location.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Children aged 13 and older can participate; younger children are charged a reduced fee and may visit the goat farm.

Is the wine tasting optional?

The tasting is included in the tour, but non-alcoholic syrup tastings are available as an alternative.

Can I purchase wines at the farm?

Yes, selected wines tasted during the tour are available for purchase directly from the cellar.

How long does the experience last?

The full experience, including cellar tour, tasting, and optional goat farm visit, lasts around 2.5 hours.

Sancerre Wine Tasting & Farm Tour in Thauvenay | Food Tour | Farm

Situated in the calm heart of Centre-Val de Loire, Le Guenetin in Thauvenay offers a down-to-earth glimpse into traditional French winemaking with Farm Experiences & Tours' Sancerre Cellar & Tasting Discovery Experience. This 2.5-hour journey steps behind the scenes of a working wine cellar where visitors witness the artistry behind each bottle—from vineyard harvest nuances to the delicate bottling process that preserves the region’s signature Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.

The Loire Valley’s chalky soils and gentle river valleys create ideal conditions for these prized varietals, lending them their distinctive mineral notes. On the tour, you’ll absorb these details firsthand, enhancing appreciation for the complexity behind every sip. The tasting features five carefully selected Centre-Loire wines paired with locally sourced delicacies, creating a balanced palette that honors the terroir. For those favoring non-alcoholic options, a refreshing syrup tasting offers a different, yet equally authentic taste of local craft.

Adding a rustic twist, the experience includes an optional visit to a nearby goat farm. This nearby pastoral stop reveals the agricultural roots grounding the entire region, connecting wine production to broader farm life.

Farm Experiences & Tours crafts an intimate, hands-on itinerary that stands out amid the Loire’s many vineyard visits by focusing on genuine connection—its cellar remains active and productive, not just a showpiece. Located just an hour’s drive from Bourges, this is an accessible rural escape where visitors engage deeply with the cultural and natural elements shaping the landscape’s bounty.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast seeking an insider perspective or simply drawn to authentic rural experiences, the Sancerre Cellar & Tasting Discovery Experience delivers an enriching chapter within France’s celebrated outdoor and culinary heritage.

About Farm Experiences & Tours

Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.

Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.

Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.

By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.