Valmérapéro

Valmérapéro at Château de Valmer

The Valmérapéro are aperitif evenings held every Tuesday evening from June to August in the enchanting setting of the Château de Valmer in Chancay, in the heart of the Brenne valley. These summer events combine wine tasting, heritage discovery, and outdoor conviviality.

A Renaissance Château and its Remarkable Gardens

The Château de Valmer is a marvel of the Italian Renaissance built from the 16th to the 18th century. Its Italian-style hanging gardens, with fountains, statues, and balustrades, are spread over eight levels against a backdrop of a 60-hectare park. The estate also houses a rare troglodyte chapel dating from 1524 and a remarkable conservatory garden. The gardens are classified as "Jardin Remarquable" (Remarkable Garden) by the Ministry of Culture.

Wines from Château de Valmer

The Château de Valmer vineyard has been producing AOC Vouvray wines since 1888. All production is carried out on-site, from grape to bottle, by the owner. Valmérapéro evenings are an opportunity to taste these wines in their birthplace: dry, off-dry, sweet, and sparkling Vouvray wines, all made from the Chenin Blanc grape variety, the emblem of the Vouvray terroir.

Local Flavors and Conviviality

Valmérapéro evenings are not limited to wine tasting. Visitors can also savor carefully selected local delicacies: artisanal fruit juices, regional cheeses, and even some fresh vegetables from the château's conservatory garden. This combination of wines and local products creates an authentic and memorable taste experience.

The Touraine Art of Living

Valmérapéro embodies the Touraine art of living in its most refined form. The exceptional setting of the Renaissance gardens, the mild summer evenings, and the quality of the wines and food make every Tuesday a special moment. It is also an opportunity to stroll through the château's gardens, discover the botanical collections, and enjoy the evening light on the historic terraces.