The Longest river in France, 630 miles
The last wild river in Europe
Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Ancient boundary between north and south
Chinon was where Joan of Arc met the Dauphin
The Loire Valley is where many of France's finest Châteaux are located

The Loire Valley is known as the "Garden of France"
The most popular tourist destination in France after Paris and the Riviera
Famous cities include Orléans, Tours, Bourges, Angers and Nantes

The Loire Valley produces fine wines in all styles:
White, red, rosés, sparkling, still, dry and sweet
87 appellations controlées
The most famous names include Sancerre, Vouvray, Muscadet Sur Lie and Chinon
The Loire Valley is the leading region for wines sold in restaurants in France
The Loie Valley is the second largest sparkling wines region
The Loire Valley is the third largest AOC region

2.8 million hectoliters (740 Million gallons)

50,433 hectares (124,618 acres)

Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet)
Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, etc. and many sparkling wines)
Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Quincy, and other wines of the Centre Loire)
Cabernet Franc (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur Champigny)
Pinot Noir (Sancerre Rouge)

• Fresh White Wines
• Elegant Red Wines
• Fine Bubbles
• Variety, Freshness, Finesse
• Affordable and accessible
• Wines for every occasion
• Wines for all seasons
• Food Friendly wines
• Great wine, no attitude
• Wines from the heart of France