Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience
156 Reviews
Chinon, France
Wine Tastings hosted by Château du Petit Thouars - Loire Valley Wines
3 hours (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Wine tasting
- Lunch
- 1 bottle of wine for your lunch
Pickup point
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End point
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Itinerary
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Stop atChateau du Petit Thouars
Discover the unique history of the Château du Petit Thouars, a family-owned castle built in 1423 by the Dukes of Thouars. Owned by the Aubert du Petit Thouars family since 1636, the castle has been passed from father-to-son in a direct line, with a vineyard in existence on the property for hundreds of years. Visitors will visit Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc vines and learn about vineyard practices in the Chinon appellation. A leisurely stroll will take you to our troglodyte caves where our wines are vinified and aged on-site. You will be walked through French wine vinification practices. Returning to the château you will taste our range of wines. After the tasting you will be brought to a special location on the estate to enjoy your private countryside lunch (salads, cheeses, deli meats, and a special local dessert: the winemaker's tart) on a beautifully dressed table with a bottle of wine to enjoy.
3 hours (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Great wine experience in small vineyard.
676chelsieb, Dec 2024
Great experience. The owner and wine maker answered all questions and gave a great history on the chateau as well as an education on the wine region. Wonderful tour and great picnic lunch in the vineyard!
Wonderful tour of vineyard, wine cave and tasting. Then a lovely picnic in an idyllic setting.
Storyteller773138, Dec 2024
We loved the tour of the property and the information about the family winemaking tradition. The tour of the wine cave was very interesting. The wine tasting was fun and then we had our private picnic which was amazing. Wine was wonderful, food was excellent and the location was fabulous.
Amazing!
Pim_H, Dec 2024
Nice and insightful tour including information about the château, vineyards, wine making and cellars. Afterwards there is a tasting with 5 wines and an amazing picknuck lunch afterwards. The price and quality are very good and overall it was above our expectations!
Best Château and Wine Tour in Chinon with Charming Sebastian
jacquelinejV8881AW, Dec 2024
We were delighted with our flawless experience at the Château du Petit Thouars with Sebastian and his wonderful family. The grounds are impeccable and Sebastian runs an excellent and impressive wine operation. Further, the wine itself was terrific, the tour was informative and enjoyable, and we learned much valuable history about the property, the vinery, and the château. We particularly recommend the picnic in the vines, which followed our vinery tour. Sebastian and his family prepared homemade salads, charcuterie, and a pie for our group, making us feel at home and part of his extended family. This is truly the best château and wine tour in Chinon. Merci beaucoup Sebastian et ta famille!
Beautiful winery tour and picnic lunch
KarenKl46, Dec 2024
Lovely experience. Beautiful old chateau. Family run. Delicious picnic lunch. Nice environment. Really enjoyed our time
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