Third stopover – a break on the Loire river…

Take the time to contemplate the Loire, its varieties and the people contributing to the wine route.
Discover the subtle fragrances of our wines.
Marvel at the private meeting room with its alcove bathed in light.
Fall back into childhood by playing unforgettable games with your family and friends.

This is a preface to the commented tasting of Ackerman’s wines (Saumur brut, Cremant de Loire) and the great appellations from the Loire Valley (Saumur, Champigny, Chinon, Vouvray, Coteaux du Layon…).

Visite de caves à Saumur
Visite de caves à Saumur - Visit of the cellars in Saumur
Crémantissime : arts de vivre, jeux... - art of living, games...
Visite de caves à Saumur
Visite de caves à Saumur - Visit of the cellars in Saumur
Crémantissime : arts de vivre, jeux... - art of living, games...
Visite de caves à Saumur
Visite de caves à Saumur - Visit of the cellars in Saumur
Crémantissime : arts de vivre, jeux... - art of living, games...
Visite de caves à Saumur
Visite de caves à Saumur - Visit of the cellars in Saumur
Crémantissime : arts de vivre, jeux... - art of living, games...
Saumur on the wine route – its wine tourist attractions, troglodytes, equestrian shows, river bank pushbike paths…
Saumur on the wine route – its wine tourist attractions, troglodytes, equestrian shows, river bank pushbike paths…
Ackerman fine sparkling wine tastings – moments of conviviality and sharing.
Ackerman fine sparkling wine tastings – moments of conviviality and sharing.
Ackerman offers a guided visit of its cellars (over 30,000 visitors/year) combining tradition, innovation, information, leisure activities and art.
Ackerman offers a guided visit of its cellars (over 30,000 visitors/year) combining tradition, innovation, information, leisure activities and art.
The Loire Valley is made up of over 50 appellations and denominations, explaining the richness and the diversity of its wines.
The Loire Valley is made up of over 50 appellations and denominations, explaining the richness and the diversity of its wines.
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Saumur, the town of Jean-Baptiste Ackerman.
Saumur, the town of Jean-Baptiste Ackerman.
Take the time to roam the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage site – and its grape varieties.
Take the time to roam the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage site – and its grape varieties.
The French art of living in the gardens of the House of Ackerman.
The French art of living in the gardens of the House of Ackerman.
Will you be clever enough to succeed at Funamboule?
Will you be clever enough to succeed at Funamboule?
Fall back into childhood and play Japanese billiards or bowls with family or friends.
Fall back into childhood and play Japanese billiards or bowls with family or friends.
After the visit, awaken your senses with a commented tasting of our white, red and rosé Loire Valley wines.
After the visit, awaken your senses with a commented tasting of our white, red and rosé Loire Valley wines.
Serving temperatures: 15° to 18° for full-bodied reds, 12° to 14° for light reds, 8° to 10° for dry whites and rosés, 6° to 8° for fine sparkling wines and sweet whites.
Serving temperatures: 15° to 18° for full-bodied reds, 12° to 14° for light reds, 8° to 10° for dry whites and rosés, 6° to 8° for fine sparkling wines and sweet whites.
Take your passion for wine a step further at the Ackerman cellars where you will discover the heritage of Loire wines and the company’s expertise.
Take your passion for wine a step further at the Ackerman cellars where you will discover the heritage of Loire wines and the company’s expertise.
Forerunner and specialist in fine sparking wines, the House of Ackerman has grown from one generation to the next, all the while respecting its local partners and the region’s terroirs.
Forerunner and specialist in fine sparking wines, the House of Ackerman has grown from one generation to the next, all the while respecting its local partners and the region’s terroirs.
Games: The Loire Valley’s art of living.
Games: The Loire Valley’s art of living.
Ackerman’s cellars are located close to the Abby of Fontevraud and just a hop, skip and jump from the National Equestrian School.
Ackerman’s cellars are located close to the Abby of Fontevraud and just a hop, skip and jump from the National Equestrian School.
Epicurean values and the art of living have been a source of inspiration for the House of Ackerman’s wine tourist attractions.
Epicurean values and the art of living have been a source of inspiration for the House of Ackerman’s wine tourist attractions.
The mellow atmosphere of the Loire wine tourism route.
The mellow atmosphere of the Loire wine tourism route.
As the leading producer of Loire Valley wines (situated in the second largest French sparkling wine vineyard), the House of Ackerman is breathing new life into the region’s wines.
As the leading producer of Loire Valley wines (situated in the second largest French sparkling wine vineyard), the House of Ackerman is breathing new life into the region’s wines.
The company’s vineyard is part of the Loire Valley’s heritage. It also benefits from in-house expertise, as the forerunner in Loire Valley fine sparkling wines and the leader in Loire and Saumur Cremant AOCs.
The company’s vineyard is part of the Loire Valley’s heritage. It also benefits from in-house expertise, as the forerunner in Loire Valley fine sparkling wines and the leader in Loire and Saumur Cremant AOCs.
Rooms for hire and events all year round…
Rooms for hire and events all year round…
The House of Ackerman is highly implicated in the Loire Valley vineyard via its winemakers, its vintners and its commitment to the region.
The House of Ackerman is highly implicated in the Loire Valley vineyard via its winemakers, its vintners and its commitment to the region.
Room rentals for weddings, baptisms, anniversaries and tastings. Handicapped facilities.
Room rentals for weddings, baptisms, anniversaries and tastings. Handicapped facilities.
Situated in Saumur on the banks of the Thouet river, a tributary of the Loire, the House of Ackerman’s cellars boast charm, magnificent local scenery and the prestige of great wine houses.
Situated in Saumur on the banks of the Thouet river, a tributary of the Loire, the House of Ackerman’s cellars boast charm, magnificent local scenery and the prestige of great wine houses.
The perfect setting for business meals.
The perfect setting for business meals.
Ackerman, first circuit oenotouristique of France to have had this label for 4 handicaps!
Ackerman, first circuit oenotouristique of France to have had this label for 4 handicaps!