The wines of Chinon, Bourgueil and Saumur
By Jim Budd
This Guide was last updated on 19 April 2011
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Stay at Hotel Diderot in Chinon
MORNING
Shop for picnic fare in Chinon and visit the old town and the château
Lunch, if not picnicking, at Val de Vienne
AFTERNOON
Visit 1: Domaine de la Noblaie in Ligré
Visit 2: Domaine Baudry-Dutour or Domaine Bernard Baudry
Dinner at Les Années 30.
Stay at Anne d'Anjou in Saumur
Day One
MORNING
Explore Saumur and the château as well as buy provisions for picnic from Gérard Girardeau.
Picnic close to the château or amongst the Saumur Champigny vines
AFTERNOON
Visit 1: Le Clos Cristal
Visit 2: Château de Villeneuve
Dinner at Le pot de Lapin, Saumur
Overnight Anne d'Anjou
Day Two
MORNING
Visit Abbaye de Fontevraud
Lunch at La Licorne or picnic
AFTERNOON
Visit town and castle of Chinon
Visit Domaine Bernard Baudry
Dinner at Les Ménestrels, Saumur
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