🍷 Stretching from the south of the Loiret to the north of the Nièvre for nearly 50 kilometres, the Coteaux du Giennois is a wine appellation in the Centre Loire region that is still relatively unknown... yet full of surprises! Nestled along the Loire River, this vineyard produces white, rosé and red wines that reflect the preserved terroir.
Beyond their warm welcome and friendliness, it is the quality and diversity of their wines that will surprise you!
✨ Why discover the Coteaux du Giennois?
And to give you all the keys you need to (re)discover and appreciate these wines, we are offering you an autumn dedicated to the Giennois region:
Want to discover the vineyard in a different way?
This autumn, the Tourist Office is organising unique after-work events centred around the wines of the Coteaux du Giennois. Gather your friends or colleagues and enjoy a pleasant evening featuring:
✅ A convivial and fun evening
✅ Sensory tastings
✅ Discovering the region and its expertise
💶 Price: €15 per person
🎟️ Limited places – Booking required
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Games evening by the light of fairy lights at sunset.
A unique experience where participants can test their knowledge of Coteaux du Giennois wines through a series of fun games!
📅 Friday, 5th September
⏰ 18h
📍Cave Nérot - 9 Rue de Mocques, 58200 Saint-Père
A historical immersion with Nicolas, who will guide participants on a journey of discovery through the museum's treasures, retracing the history of the Coteaux du Giennois vineyards through historical objects.
📅 Friday, 31st October
⏰ 18h
📍Musée de la Loire - Place de la Résistance, 58200 Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire
On Sunday, 14th September, come and enjoy a morning of discovery with the following programme:
🚴♂️ An 11.5 km bike rally through the heart of the AOC wine-growing region, featuring three tasting stops (red, white and rosé) with fun mini-games.
🧺 Warm-hearted picnic on the banks of the Loire (aperitif, starter, cheese, 3 glasses of wine and dessert included)
📅 Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 10 a.m.
📍 Office de tourisme, Palais de Loire (Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire)
🧺 Each participant is invited to bring a main dish to share (salad, savoury tart).
💶 Prices :
€25 per person or €35 with electric bike hire
Aperitif, starter, cheese and dessert included
🎟️ Registration required by 12 September 2025
To go further and meet the winemakers, discover the Guide des Caves des Coteaux du Giennois. A valuable tool for wine tourism, it brings together:
➡️ the contact details and opening hours of the estates
➡️ focus on wine-growing villages, viewpoints and events
🌟 An indispensable companion for exploring the vineyards
👉 Request your free copy from the Tourist Office or download the digital version.