Top things to do in Chinon

Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience in Chinon

Chinon , Loire Valley

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (174 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 91.29

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Located 10 minutes from Chinon at our family-run château in the Loire Valley, enjoy a tour of our Cabernet Franc and Chenin blanc AOC CHINON vineyard, leading to a visit of the cellar, then a wine tasting in a historic tasting room. After which you will be escorted to your private picnic spot to enjoy a lovely lunch at a beautifully dressed table overlooking the vines with 1 bottle. In winter time, you will be seated in an vaulted indoor location with cozy candles and sheepskins to warm your chair. An unforgettable Loire Valley experience from an award-winning family-run winery. Please note that the tour and tasting can be combined with other groups. However the picnic portion is always in a private location for you and your group alone.

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Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties in Chinon

Chinon , Loire Valley

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (28 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 56.57

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

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.

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Castle Epicurean Experience with Wine & Local Specialties in Chinon

Chinon , Loire Valley

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 118.67

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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.

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Chinon Gourmet ride with a Chef in Chinon

Chinon , Loire Valley

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 250.95

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Enjoy a unique day exploring French gastronomy. A taste walk in the Loire Valley! Chinon, a historic city full of heritage. In a small group, the chef will accompany you and adapt to your expectations in order to make the purchases on the market for lunch. Together, discover the local specialties thanks to the knowledge of the chef. On the way, you will stop at a winery for a wine tasting. It will be presented by the winemaker himself to enrich your experience. Your meal will be served and cooked directly in the vineyards by the chef, a unique and extraordinary experience. French dishes in complete privacy. After a digestive break or a pétanque for the bravest, you will visit a local producer to discover our culture. During this day, leave light, the chef will pick you up in her minibus directly in your place of stay.

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Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon in Chinon

Chinon , Loire Valley

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 478.01

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Embark on a side-rant experience! You will enjoy strolling the cobbled streets of Chinon, crossing the most renowned estates of the Chinon appellation and visiting Crissay-sur-Manse, one of the most beautiful villages in France. You can also admire the magnificent castle of Azay-le-Rideau, the most confidential castle of Islette, or the castle of Ussé, the castle of Sleeping Beauty The most beautiful walk in Touraine will offer you an explosion of colors to the rhythm of the seasons. The sidecar is undoubtedly the most suitable and original way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes. Very comfortable and accessible to everyone, it will be suitable for families, friends, looking for adventure or gentle transport.

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