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Castle Epicurean Experience with Wine & Local Specialties

5.0 (3 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Castle Epicurean Experience with Wine & Local Specialties

About this activity

The Château du Petit Thouars has been in the same family since 1636.

Enjoy an interesting and informative vineyard and cellar tour followed by a view of the ground floor of the château and then a full wine tasting paired with artisanal local products, which takes place in the dining room of the château.

Dining Experiences Wine Tastings Restaurants Spring Break Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Château du Petit Thouars - Loire Valley Wines

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Snacks: Delicious selection of French deli meats and artisanal cheeses
  • Included: Bottled water: Water included
  • Included: Alcoholic beverages: Full tasting of our range of wines

Not included

  • Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

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 After a view of the ground floor rooms of the castle, taste the range of wines paired with delicious local specialties, in the dining room of the château. Accommodations can be made for vegetarians, vegans, non-gluten and any other restrictions.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Chateau du Petit Thouars

Rilettes (French deli meat) · Terrine (French deli meat) · 1 French Artisanal cheese · 2 French Artisanal Cheese

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Enter through the black front gates, drive up the path and park directly beside the château.

    Walk past the château, into the inner courtyard and you will find our office under the arches of the building across.

End point

  • Enter through the black front gates, drive up the path and park directly beside the château.

    Walk past the château, into the inner courtyard and you will find our office under the arches of the building across.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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

Traveller ratings

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Castle Epicurean Experience with Wine & Local Specialties

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