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

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

  • Chateau 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.

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272mairim
Jul 21, 2024
Perfect tour and host - Fantastic tour by George, really interesting. Delicious wine and food. Went with 3 generations (ages 18-71) who all enjoyed the whole experience.
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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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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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Niebla85
Jul 26, 2024
A horror film - We booked a tour with tasting in this cellar. The visit began with the explanation of the family history, then we went to the vineyard, then to the cellar and finally we carried out the tasting. The cost of the experience is 25 euros. The visit was a disaster across the board: the place is dilapidated, dirty and falling apart. The room where we entered because there was a bathroom is indecent. The vineyard is badly kept. The cellar is dirty and the cars are not up to standard. Also, the visit was super fast. Not even time to ask a question calmly. Even the super hasty tasting, and the daughter of the owners eating the guests' bruschetta. The structure, if kept properly, would have great potential. As a professional sommelier, I feel deeply offended.
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