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.
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Chateau du Petit Thouars - Just a short 10-minute drive from Chinon, visitors can discover Château du Petit Thouars, a family-owned estate that has been passed down through generations since 1636.
Start with a stroll through the AOC Chinon vineyards, where Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc flourish. Proceed to the remarkable troglodyte cellar, carved…
- Chateau du Petit Thouars - Just a short 10-minute drive from Chinon, visitors can discover Château du Petit Thouars, a family-owned estate that has been passed down through generations since 1636.
Start with a stroll through the AOC Chinon vineyards, where Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc flourish. Proceed to the remarkable troglodyte cellar, carved into ancient limestone, where wines mature in French oak barrels.
The journey continues to the château courtyard for a guided wine tasting, featuring clear and engaging explanations.
Afterwards, savor a meticulously prepared picnic in a private setting, complete with a beautifully set table. The food is sourced from outstanding local suppliers, with a focus on organic products, including olive oil and cheese.
The welcoming hosts, Count and Countess du Petit Thouars, who own the estate, offer tours in English, French, and Spanish.
This is a truly unforgettable experience in the Loire Valley.
- 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.
