Festival weekend planner
Salon des Vins de Loire — a 3-day weekend in Loire Valley
1–2 February 2027. Angers, France. 60 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Angers
Land at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Salon des Vins de Loire
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Loire Valley
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Angers
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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One winery worth a detour
Domaine Huet
WTG pickWorld-class Chenin Blanc with no queues, no hype, just pure Loire magic in a village setting.
- Address
- 11 Rue de la Croix Buisée, 37210 Vouvray, France
- Appointment
- by-arrangement
- Tasting price
- EUR 10 · Tasting of 5 wines
- Website
- Visit
Where to eat
Les Caves de la Geille
€€Troglodyte cave restaurant serving fouées (Loire flatbreads) with rillettes and local cheese
Must try: Rillettes de Tours
More dining picks in Loire Valley →Practical
- Nearest airport
- Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
This is a trade fair for wine buyers. If you are travelling to the Loire as a visitor, plan cellar visits with individual domaines instead.
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