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
Just 10 minutes from Chinon, our family-owned château in the Loire Valley offers a delightful tour of our Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc AOC CHINON vineyard. The experience includes a visit to the cellar and a wine tasting in a historic tasting room. Following this, guests are guided to a private picnic area to enjoy a delightful lunch at a beautifully…
Just 10 minutes from Chinon, our family-owned château in the Loire Valley offers a delightful tour of our Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc AOC CHINON vineyard. The experience includes a visit to the cellar and a wine tasting in a historic tasting room. Following this, guests are guided to a private picnic area to enjoy a delightful lunch at a beautifully set table overlooking the vines, complete with one bottle of wine. During winter, guests are seated in a vaulted indoor space, enhanced with cozy candles and sheepskins for warmth. This is an unforgettable Loire Valley experience from an award-winning family-run winery.
Please be aware that the tour and tasting may be shared with other groups. However, the picnic is always held in a private setting exclusively for you and your group.
- 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.
