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Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience

By Château du Petit Thouars - Loire Valley Wines
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$141 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 overlooking the vines with 1 bottle. In winter time, you will be seated in an vaulted indoor location with cosy candles and sheepskins to warm your chair. An unforgettable Loire Valley experience from an award-winning family-run winery.

Please note that the tour and tasting can be combined with other groups. However the picnic portion is always in a private location for you and your group alone.

Activity location

  • Chateau du Petit Thouars
    • La Chaussee
    • 37500, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 108 Château du Petit Thouars
    • 108 Château du Petit Thouars
    • 37500, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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Picnic in the Vines
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Price details
NZ$140.96 x 1 AdultNZ$140.96

Total
Price is NZ$140.96
Until Tue, 24 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedWine tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's included1 bottle of wine for your lunch

Know before you book

  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Chateau du Petit Thouars
  • 3h
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChateau du Petit Thouars
    • La Chaussee
    • 37500, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE108 Château du Petit Thouars
    • 108 Château du Petit Thouars
    • 37500, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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