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

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Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne

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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: 24 hours

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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…

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…

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

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Kikipants3660

Oct 13, 2024

Wonderful exposure to winery operation - Great behind the scenes view of the winery, just the two of us with Sebastian as Guide. After a walk around the vineyard and into the caves, enjoyed tasting 6 wines and some snacks, beautiful family property.

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180sallyb

Oct 5, 2024

Well worth a visit. - Sebastian is a very personable man who made us feel extremely welcome and his English was excellent. He was great at 'changing channels' between French and English. Also, his humour was brilliant. There was only a small group of us which made it enjoyable. The passion and history from Sebastian regarding his ancestry, the Château and his wine was superb. The tasting wines (of which there were 5) and accompanying foody bits were delicious. Special effort was made for my other half who is a coeliac. We ended up buying rather alot of wine, some glasses and other bits! Thank goodness for a car. Thoroughly recommend.

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Sally_c

Oct 5, 2024

Well worth a visit. - Sebastian is a very personable man who made us feel extremely welcome and his English was excellent. The passion and history from Sebastian regarding his ancestry, the Château and his wine was superb. The tasting wines (of which there were 5) and accompanying foody bits were delicious. Thoroughly recommend.

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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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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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