N3874GYchristopherw, Dec 2024

Had an amazing day with Alycea from Loire Valley Wine Tour…

… we visited a small producer and saw the vines up close, seeing how the clay, limestone, and flint impact these amazing wines, then a renowned vineyard dating back to the 14th century (with an amazing lunch), and lastly a larger producer where we got to try wines of all types and ages. It was truly a magnificent day and one my wife and parents will remember! Can not recommend enough ‼️

Much thanks Vincent!

R6730PItarab, Dec 2024

Vincent and his colleague Alycea arranged the perfect for our group of 10. Our group has some knowledgeable and curious wine enthusiasts, and Vincent and Alycea were wonderful in accommodating our wide range of education. We absolutely loved the day, Vincent took much care in selecting 3 wineries to highlight different experiences in the cellar, tasting room, and in the vineyard. Lunch was arranged at a gorgeous Michelin Green Star restaurant, with wines expertly picked by our hosts. We greatly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend Vincent's team to anyone traveling to the Loire.

TANIAJ103, Dec 2024

We recently enjoyed a great day with Elisha doing a private tour of 3 wineries in the Loire valley. We started with a winery situated in a cave, and sampled some delicious wines and gorgeous cheeses Elisha had brought along. The next stop was a 2nd generation wine producer and we had an interesting lunch and tasting with him & Elisha. The 3rd winery was a bit of a letdown because they had had a power outage just before we arrived and it was almost like they totally weren’t expecting us. It was pretty obvious that we were an imposition and they wished we’d just leave so we quickly moved on. The tour itself should have finished here but because of the lousy weather we hadn’t been able to tour any of the vineyards themselves so Elisha to her credit, scrambled to book another winery to go to to make it a full day. Elisha herself was great, very knowledgeable and we would definitely recommend her. We were however disappointed in Vincent’s business attitude. We had contacted him in early February looking to book a private tour for 2 people in early May, so 3 months in advance. We agreed on the date, time, pick up address, and cost, which we paid in advance, and that Vincent was available to personally guide us. There was no further contact prior to the day so we were expecting a man to arrive at the hotel. You can imagine our surprise when Elisha arrived, (on time) and said she would be taking us instead. We did cross paths with Vincent on the day though because he’d taken a young American couple instead on a 1/2 day tour. When you agree 3 months in advance that you are going to take someone on a tour and then decide you don’t want to do the tour surely it’s only polite to let the paying customer know at least 24 hours before that you’re going to palm them off. This is not to say that Elisha was not good, she was excellent, but the key to any small business is communication, and surely politeness costs nothing. I suggest if you want to book Vincent you ask for some sort of guarantee he will turn up.

lizdE6349JG, Jan 2025

Loved our tour with Alycea! Vincent was super approachable and responsive - and was able to work with us to tailor our tour to enable us to do 3 wineries and a chateau for a surcharge. Cheese pairings were A+. We'll definitely be in touch when we come back to help us explore other parts of the Loire.

minht93, Nov 2024

Our full day wine tour was beyond amazing! We had a fantastic guide who was not only incredibly friendly but also knowledgeable about the region’s rich winemaking history and the diverse types of wines. Touring the small, local wineries was a unique experience that gave us a true taste of the Loire Valley’s character and charm. The tour size was small and the van was very comfortable. I can’t imagine trying to explore the area without knowing French and where to go, this tour made everything seamless and enjoyable.

The wines themselves were spectacular. The food was fantastic. We were treated to a delicious lunch prepared by a local chef nearby, which added such a personal touch. After the meal, we were invited to coffee with him at his farm, which made the whole experience even more memorable. The combination of fantastic wine, incredible food, and genuine hospitality made this one of the best tours we’ve ever done. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the Loire Valley!