Les Vignerons dans la Ville
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Wine Local Produce

Les Vignerons dans la Ville

Tasting of AOC Chinon wines by the Vienne river

Chinon — Indre-et-Loire (37) Since 2010
Dates 25 Apr — 25 Apr 2026
Location Chinon (37)
Prices 8.00€ — 8.00€
Status —

About Vignerons dans la Ville

Les Vignerons dans la Ville is an annual oenological event held every April in Chinon, on the shaded promenades of Docteurs-Mattraits along the Vienne river. This event brings together about sixty AOC Chinon estates for a day of tastings of the new vintage, ahead of its official release. Visitors can meet the winemakers, discover the latest vintages of red, rosé, and white wines from the appellation, participate in tasting workshops, visit the Caves Painctes, and enjoy a local producers' market with musical entertainment.

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Les Vignerons dans la Ville – Chinon

Les Vignerons dans la Ville is the major spring event for the AOC Chinon appellation. Every year in April, Chinon winemakers take over the Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits, shaded alleys along the Vienne river, for an exceptional day of tastings and meetings at the foot of the royal fortress of Chinon.

A showcase for AOC Chinon

The event brings together about sixty estates from the AOC Chinon appellation, offering visitors a comprehensive overview of the richness and diversity of the Chinon vineyards. It's a unique opportunity to taste the new vintage of red, rosé, and white wines, mainly from the cabernet franc grape variety, ahead of its release, and to discover the different expressions of this exceptional Loire terroir.

Meetings and workshops

Les Vignerons dans la Ville is above all a moment of direct interaction between producers and the public. The winemakers share their passion, explain their working methods, and introduce the specificities of their plots. Tasting workshops are offered to deepen the understanding of Chinon wines, and the Caves Painctes, famous troglodyte galleries immortalized by Rabelais, open their doors to visitors.

Market and entertainment

A local producers' market accompanies the event, offering gastronomic specialties from the Touraine region. Musical entertainment punctuates the day, creating a festive and friendly atmosphere by the Vienne river. The event runs from 10 am to 6:30 pm, and the tasting glass is available for €8.

An exceptional setting

The Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits site offers a remarkable setting, between the banks of the Vienne river and the imposing silhouette of the royal fortress of Chinon. This popular promenade for locals is transformed for one day into an open-air wine exhibition, combining oenological discovery with heritage charm.

Vignerons dans la Ville — edition 2026

17th edition of Les Vignerons dans la Ville in Chinon, tastings of AOC Chinon wines by the Vienne river.

Les Vignerons dans la Ville — 2026 Edition

The 17th edition of Les Vignerons dans la Ville will be held in April 2026 on the Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits in Chinon. Winemakers from AOC Chinon will present the 2025 vintage with tastings, workshops, musical entertainment, and a producers' market.

Highlights Vignerons dans la Ville 2026

  • 17th edition
  • Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits
  • AOC Chinon wines
  • Caves Painctes

Prices Vignerons dans la Ville 2026

Tasting glass: €8

Practical information — Vignerons dans la Ville

Practical information

Location

Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits, 37500 Chinon.

Opening hours

From 10 am to 6:30 pm.

Prices

Tasting glass: €8.

Contact

Syndicat des Vins de Chinon. Website: chinon.com

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Where does it take place — Vignerons dans la Ville

Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits

Promenades des Docteurs-Mattraits, 37500 Chinon

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Vignerons dans la Ville in brief

Gastronomy Wine Local Produce Farmers' Market Heritage Outdoor Participatory Indre-et-Loire

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