Loire Wines.  There are many wine areas to explore – Muscadet, Chinon, Bourgeuil, Vouvray and Sancerre are just a few of the names to look out for, and if combined with following one of the tourist wine routes may yield some pleasant surprises.  There are wines for all palates and budgets.  Look out for the sparakling wines of Ackerman, Gratien et Meyer and Bouvet-Ladubay in and around Saumur.  The latter has a Museum of Masks of interest to children.  For further information, please visit our wine section.

Temperature  The region has a temperate climate due to Atlantic influences. The summers are generally hot, but in the spring/autumn, temperatures are considerably lower. Today's forecast.