Picnic in the Vines: Loire Valley Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting at Family-Run Château

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.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

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…

What's Included
  • Wine tasting
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
Additional Information

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…

Location
108 Château du Petit Thouars
Château du Petit Thouars
Enter through the black front gates of the château, drive up the long lane, park directly beside the château. Walk into the inner courtyard to find our office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mona_m
Jun 28, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience!! - This was an absolutely amazing experience, from the birth of Chateau du Petit Thouars to today. D’Arcy was so informative on the history and the processes of wine making; you’re able to appreciate what the family endures to bring you a beautiful and tasty bottle of wine from dirt/vine to table. We are from Oregon and have been on many wine tours but THIS tour was like no other, just the ORGANIC underground cellar is a site to see. Fifteen minute drive from Chinon.
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L3551qiwilliamw
Jun 26, 2025
Best Wine Tour & Picnic - It was wonderful to learn about the vines and the history of estate. The wine tasting was wonderful and the picnic was delicious. Sebastian and his family were great! I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants history, wine, and a picnic wrapped up into one afternoon.
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Clint_b
Jun 25, 2025
Our tour to chateau petit thours was excellent and Our host was terrific and superb wine and picnic lunch wonderful tour - It is well worth a visit to chateau petit thoures a magnificent setting very informative about wines
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Autumnthought
Jun 15, 2025
Excellent tour and picnic - Excellent trip. Very thorough (but not boring) tour. The owner gave the tour in English and French. At the end of the tour we were given picnic baskets containing two types of pate, cheese, tomatoes potatoes salad, baguette and an excellent pear tart with wine jelly. And of course a bottle of wine and water. Would definitely recommend. It was a lovely day out.
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Wendy_w
Jun 13, 2025
Well worth a visit! - Brilliant experience! Friendly, well organised tour. Lots of info delivered in an easy, understandable way. Wine tasting and a personal picnic in the Chateau grounds....delicious!
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C5356fbjillp
Jun 8, 2025
Picnic in the Vines - We enjoyed the amazing winery tour, wine tasting and lunch on the tower terrace! We enjoyed meeting George and his wife who own the Château du Petit Thouars and learning about its history of being in the family since 1600s!
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Philippep1871
Jun 3, 2025
a very good time with friends - very nice experience, the tour commented by the owner is exciting; he shares his life, his passion and the vagaries of the winemaker. The picnic is hearty, simple but quality products, homemade salads are delicious, in a soothing setting; each group has its own space. Don't hesitate!
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Ashton_m
Jun 1, 2025
This was absolutely... - This was absolutely perfect. The chateaux is stunning, the wine is outstanding, the history is fascinating and most of all Darcy and Sebastian are brilliant hosts. We had a picnic on site and the food was delicious. The kids loved it as well.
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Pioneer56564697963
Jun 1, 2025
Excellent experience in a vineyard - We arrived and everything was prepared.It is a vineyard in a castle with an amazing family history. The owner explains the history of the family with a passion that spreads. We took a tour around the place, knowing the cellar in a cave with unique characteristics Ends with an outdoor picnic in wonderful surroundings
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Inge
Jun 25, 2025
Fun experience - Warm welcome and interesting tour of the vineyard and cellar. Followed by a simple tasting of our own wines. Then a picnic in a beautiful place with beautiful views. Nicely laid table and a basket of tasty, fresh local produce and a bottle of wine from the chateau.
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From $88
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).