Château du Petit Thouars Tour: Wine Tastings & Vineyard Walks in Historic Castle

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Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne

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Experience the rich history and exquisite wines of Château du Petit Thouars. Explore the vineyards, learn about winemaking, and indulge in a wine tasting paired with local delicacies.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Travellers will discover the history of the Chateau du Petit Thouars
Visit Cabernet Franc and Chenin blanc wines and learn about French vineyard practices and the Chinon terroir
Visit an historic troglodyte cave and learn about our winemaking techniques
Taste wines paired with local specialties in the tasting room, which are in the former stables of the…

What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Information

Explore the fascinating history of Château du Petit Thouars, a family-owned castle established in 1423 by the Dukes of Thouars. The Aubert du Petit Thouars family has owned the castle since 1636, passing it down through generations, with a vineyard that has thrived on the estate for centuries.
Guests can explore the Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc vines…

Location

108 Château du Petit Thouars

Château du Petit Thouars

Please enter by the black front gates, drive up the lane and park immediately beside the château.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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U6551czryanh

Oct 21, 2025

Intellectual and Gustatory Stimulation Guaranteed - Family run estate with a laid-back environment and some great wines across the region. Sebastien (winemaker) took us on a tour across the estate, discussing its fascinating history, along with details surrounding the vineyards and winemaking process. The wines were well explained and contextualised within the terroir and vintage, and Sebastien was an excellent host. Our tour was roughly 2.5 hours, though this might not be standard, as we did take our time. Whilst card options for payment are accepted, the machine was having difficulties whilst we were around, so I'd recommend bringing cash as a backup.

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Mobile85880

Aug 24, 2025

Nice little Vineyard - Lovely tour with a really passionate and engaged owner. Not flash but very down to earth. But run down but this added to the charm.

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Kikipants3660

Oct 13, 2024

Wonderful exposure to winery operation - Great behind the scenes view of the winery, just the two of us with Sebastian as Guide. After a walk around the vineyard and into the caves, enjoyed tasting 6 wines and some snacks, beautiful family property.

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180sallyb

Oct 5, 2024

Well worth a visit. - Sebastian is a very personable man who made us feel extremely welcome and his English was excellent. He was great at 'changing channels' between French and English. Also, his humour was brilliant. There was only a small group of us which made it enjoyable. The passion and history from Sebastian regarding his ancestry, the Château and his wine was superb. The tasting wines (of which there were 5) and accompanying foody bits were delicious. Special effort was made for my other half who is a coeliac. We ended up buying rather alot of wine, some glasses and other bits! Thank goodness for a car. Thoroughly recommend.

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Sally_c

Oct 5, 2024

Well worth a visit. - Sebastian is a very personable man who made us feel extremely welcome and his English was excellent. The passion and history from Sebastian regarding his ancestry, the Château and his wine was superb. The tasting wines (of which there were 5) and accompanying foody bits were delicious. Thoroughly recommend.

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272mairim

Jul 21, 2024

Perfect tour and host - Fantastic tour by George, really interesting. Delicious wine and food. Went with 3 generations (ages 18-71) who all enjoyed the whole experience.

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Flyer39738634881

Mar 23, 2024

A fan - Great welcome from the owner, a enthusiast who shares his love for his land with you. Wines to discover in a dream setting

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Sophie

Jul 15, 2025

Nice surprise. - Very nice visit and service of our host. THE estate is very beautiful, as well as the castle that we unfortunately cannot discover. The outside walls of the castle are very beautiful with all the gargoyles and statues that decorate them The master of his place is passionate about his vineyards and his heritage. It is available to answer different questions. We enjoyed the discovery of the wines, which is superb. We also enjoyed the company of the cat of the estate during the visit To be redone and / or to be discovered.

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Zevellaal

Feb 4, 2024

Nice local experience - Cute place with lots of history and a friendly host. The local specialties are baguette slices with spreads and the wines are nice and affordable

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Niebla85

Jul 26, 2024

A horror film - We booked a tour with tasting in this cellar. The visit began with the explanation of the family history, then we went to the vineyard, then to the cellar and finally we carried out the tasting. The cost of the experience is 25 euros. The visit was a disaster across the board: the place is dilapidated, dirty and falling apart. The room where we entered because there was a bathroom is indecent. The vineyard is badly kept. The cellar is dirty and the cars are not up to standard. Also, the visit was super fast. Not even time to ask a question calmly. Even the super hasty tasting, and the daughter of the owners eating the guests' bruschetta. The structure, if kept properly, would have great potential. As a professional sommelier, I feel deeply offended.

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