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Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties
Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire
1 hour 15 minutes
Food & Drink
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Good for Groups
Date
Today
What You Will Do
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, paired with delicious local specialties.
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, paired with delicious local specialties.
What's Included?
- Guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Please enter by the black front gates, drive up the lane and park immediately beside the château.
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Chateau du Petit Thouars
1 hour 15 minutes
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
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Château du Petit Thouars - Loire Valley Wines.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish
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