Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience
Overview
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Wine tasting
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages - 1 bottle of wine for your lunch
What to expect
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Stop At: Chateau du Petit Thouars, La Chaussee, 37500 Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Chinon France
Discover the unique history of the Château du Petit Thouars, a family-owned castle built in 1423 by the Dukes of Thouars. Owned by the Aubert du Petit Thouars family since 1636, the castle has been passed from father-to-son in a direct line, with a vineyard in existence on the property for hundreds of years.
Visitors will visit Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc vines and learn about vineyard practices in the Chinon appellation.
A leisurely stroll will take you to our troglodyte caves where our wines are vinified and aged on-site. You will be walked through French wine vinification practices.
Returning to the château you will taste our range of wines.
After the tasting you will be brought to a special location on the estate to enjoy your private countryside lunch (salads, cheeses, deli meats, and a special local dessert: the winemaker's tart) on a beautifully dressed table with a bottle of wine to enjoy.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Talking with Sebastain who owns the Chateau and vineyard was a special experience. It's a beautiful place with wonderful wine.
Talking with Sebastain who owns the Chateau and vineyard was a special experience. It's a beautiful place with wonderful wine.The whole experience was something special. Very unique experience which ended with a wonderful picnic. Sébastien was truly amazing. Took his time in every aspect to make our day something special.
The whole experience was something special. Very unique experience which ended with a wonderful picnic. Sébastien was truly amazing. Took his time in every aspect to make our day something special.An lovely few hours spent in the amiable company of our host Sebastian, (whose english was excellent). The tour of the vinyard, underground caves and cellars was informative and interesting. We sampled 5 wines. The highlight of the day was the picnic lunch in a secluded and romantic spot clos...
An lovely few hours spent in the amiable company of our host Sebastian, (whose english was excellent). The tour of the vinyard, underground caves and cellars was informative and interesting. We sampled 5 wines. The highlight of the day was the picnic lunch in a secluded and romantic spot close the the vines. (Definately worth the upgrade). The food was local and high quality accompanied by a bottle of wine. Overall a good experience and if there were any disappointments it would be that there was no tour of the Chateau included and the area where the tasting took place was underwhelming in a yard near the admin area. A cellar location would have been better. Recommended.Great experience. Very interesting hearing all about how the wine is produced and seeing the wonderful vineyard. The wine tasted fantastic. The host spoke English very well. Thank you.
Great experience. Very interesting hearing all about how the wine is produced and seeing the wonderful vineyard. The wine tasted fantastic. The host spoke English very well. Thank you.Amazing castle grounds, vinyard, wine, and picnic! All was stunning and our hosts were very knowledgable and kind. The picnic was absolutely delicious and romantic, perfect place for a proposal 🥰 I did not include many pictures as so not spoil any of the adventure.
Amazing castle grounds, vinyard, wine, and picnic! All was stunning and our hosts were very knowledgable and kind. The picnic was absolutely delicious and romantic, perfect place for a proposal 🥰 I did not include many pictures as so not spoil any of the adventure.Tour was enjoyable but should include Chateau. Host was insightful but presentation needed work. Lunch was exceptional!
Tour was enjoyable but should include Chateau. Host was insightful but presentation needed work. Lunch was exceptional!