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

4.6

22 Ratings

Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne

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: 1 day learn more

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 château

Points of Interest

108 Château du Petit Thouars

What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Information

Explore the intriguing past of Château du Petit Thouars, a castle owned by the family, constructed in 1423 by the Dukes of Thouars. The Aubert du Petit Thouars family took ownership of the castle in 1636 and it has been transmitted directly from father to son, complete with a vineyard that’s been on the premises for centuries.

Guests will experience views of Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc grapevines and will become familiar with the viticulture methods in the Chinon appellation.

Enjoy a leisurely walk to our troglodyte caves where our wines are expertly produced and matured on the premises. An explanation of French wine production practices will be provided.

Upon your return to the château, take pleasure in tasting our variety of wines, accompanied by appetizing local delicacies.

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

4.6

(22 Ratings)

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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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Lilian_w

Sep 29, 2023

Epicurean and wine tasting a delight - A personal touch and family history are the key elements of this delightful experience. Don't miss it.

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Lilian

Sep 28, 2023

A gem of a find for wine and food tasting with a personal touch - We were made to feel so welcome to the château for an epicurean and wine tasting experience booked at short notice. So pleased we did. The owners were very knowledgeable and shared their understanding and insights easily with humour and personal charm that made this a highlight of our trip. The wines and taster foods were absolutely delicious. Our only regret was only having enough space for a few bottles to carry away. This was an easy bike ride following the river and a cycle path from Chinon. If you are interested n the area, don't miss it!

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Rand_w

Oct 14, 2022

Wine tasting - Very memorable and very informative! The owners were really nice people! It was interesting to try the different wines and learning a bit about them.

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Helen

Aug 26, 2022

Fun way to spend the afternoon - Greeted with a smile, a very interesting and fun afternoon. Knowledgeable guide took us around the estate. Leant a lot in a short space of time. The château is beautiful.

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Karephilbrisbane

Jun 29, 2022

Excellent!! - Absolutely wonderful tour! The wines are beautiful and Sebastian is a lovely man. Passionate about his home/heritage and extremely welcoming.

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Charlottest2442wi

May 7, 2022

Excellent! - What a lovely experience! We were the only people booked in so had a private tour by the owners. Very informative and clearly passionate with the chateau being in the family for generations. The wine and snacks were delicious! Would recommend cycling from Chinon to enjoy the beauty of the countryside. An easy c.23km round trip. But bring a big bag to carry all the wine back!

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Jonas

Oct 8, 2019

Great Experience - I went there with my family and Mariela gave us the Tour through the vineyards and then through the cellar. She was great with all the explanations and was a tremendous source of knowledge, we learned a lot of things from the grapes to the wine making that had no even idea. It's a great tour as it's very personalized way better than guided tours for groups and Mariela is the best host ever. To finalize we went to the taste of not only the great wine but also some cheese which were amazing. 100% recomended

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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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Richard_p

Sep 26, 2023

Nice experience - The owner told us some interesting stories about the history of the Chateau and the vineyard. He then gave us sample of five wines from his vineyard and explained very well the differences in each. Very pleasant tour. Richard Pinder

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