Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties
Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
Step into a moment that feels uniquely Loire Valley.
Just 10 minutes from Chinon, discover Château du Petit Thouars, a family-run estate where history, wine, and beauty meet.
Begin with a guided walk through our AOC Chinon vineyards (Cabernet Franc & Chenin Blanc), followed by a visit to our 15th-century troglodyte cellar, finishing with a wine tasting paired with delicious local specialties in the château courtyard.
Hosted by the Count and Countess, whose family have owned and cared for this estate since 1636. This is a unique experience, being welcomed by a friendly member of this historic family and sharing in their passion for the French way of life and wine!
Tours are conducted in English, French and Spanish.
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What You Get
Good To Know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting Point108 Château du Petit Thouars, Château du Petit Thouars, Indre-et-Loire Centre-Val de Loire, France, FR, 37500
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End PointThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
We had a brilliant time at the Chateau with Sébastien, stunning surroundings. Amazing that the house and lands have been in the same family since 1600’s! Wines were lovely, I came away with 6 bottl...read more
Super nice wine tasting! Host Sebastien was good in English and talked warmly and knowledgeably about his wine castle that has been in the family for generations. Good wines that we gladly bought w...read more
We were received by Sebastian, the owner. The explanations about the history of the castle are very interesting. The visit to the vineyards and the cellar allow a good understanding of the vinifica...read more
We did not know what to expect when we booked this wine tasting event and boy were we impressed! Sebastian, the owner of the Chateau and vineyard was so personable and very laidback. You could feel...read more
We spent a pleasant 90 minutes in the company of the Count. It was interesting to hear some history of the castle and his family. More interesting though was learning about the ecological cultivati...read more
