Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth a visit.
Sally C,
Oct 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00Sebastian 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.
Epicurean and wine tasting a delight
Lilian W,
Sep 29, 2023
- Viator
5.00A personal touch and family history are the key elements of this delightful experience. Don't miss it.
Nice experience
Richard P,
Sep 26, 2023
- Viator
3.00The 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
Wine tasting
Rand W,
Oct 14, 2022
- Viator
5.00Very 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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