Experience a delightful picnic in the vineyards of the Loire Valley at a family-run château. Enjoy a vineyard tour, wine tasting, and a private lunch overlooking the vines.
Experience a delightful picnic in the vineyards of the Loire Valley at a family-run château. Enjoy a vineyard tour, wine tasting, and a private lunch overlooking the vines.
Situated just 10 minutes from Chinon in the picturesque Loire Valley, the Château du Petit Thouars is a charming family-owned vineyard that has been passed down through the du Petit Thouars family from father to son since 1634. Visitors are warmly welcomed at the wine office before embarking on a guided walk through the Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc…
Situated just 10 minutes from Chinon in the picturesque Loire Valley, the Château du Petit Thouars is a charming family-owned vineyard that has been passed down through the du Petit Thouars family from father to son since 1634. Visitors are warmly welcomed at the wine office before embarking on a guided walk through the Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc AOC CHINON vineyard, exploring the clos and the old vines. The tour includes a visit to the remarkable cellar, carved into ancient limestone caves, where wines mature in French oak barrels. The journey continues to the historic tasting room, once the château’s stables, for an engaging and educational wine tasting session. Afterward, guests can choose a bottle of wine to accompany a packed picnic lunch, enjoyed in a unique setting beside the ancient dovecote, overlooking the vineyards, with the château providing a stunning backdrop. This experience offers a truly unique and memorable visit to the Loire Valley.
Points of Interest
- Château du Petit Thouars
- Wine tasting
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Wine tasting
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Located 10 minutes from Chinon at our family-run château in the Loire Valley, enjoy a tour of our Cabernet Franc and Chenin blanc AOC CHINON vineyard, leading to a visit of the cellar, then a wine tasting in a historic tasting room. After which you will be escorted to your private picnic spot to enjoy a lovely lunch at a beautifully dressed table…
Located 10 minutes from Chinon at our family-run château in the Loire Valley, enjoy a tour of our Cabernet Franc and Chenin blanc AOC CHINON vineyard, leading to a visit of the cellar, then a wine tasting in a historic tasting room. After which you will be escorted to your private picnic spot to enjoy a lovely lunch at a beautifully dressed table overlooking the vines with 1 bottle. In winter time, you will be seated in an vaulted indoor location with cozy candles and sheepskins to warm your chair. An unforgettable Loire Valley experience from an award-winning family-run winery.
Please note that the tour and tasting can be combined with other groups. However the picnic portion is always in a private location for you and your group alone.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
