What is included in the experience?

Includes a guided vineyard and cellar tour, a full tasting of the estate's wines, a gourmet picnic basket for the group, one bottle of wine per group, and private outdoor table setup.

What is the minimum group size?

This Big Group Edition requires a minimum of 10 people per booking.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes—vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options are available; notify the host in advance to arrange alternatives.

What is the cancellation policy?

Bookings require 48‑hour notice for cancellations; otherwise the booking payment is required in full.

Is the picnic outdoors and what about bad weather?

Yes, the picnic is outdoors in the vineyard and can be subject to cancellation or relocation in poor weather; the cellar tour is indoors.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Château du Petit Thouars (meeting point provided by the host).

Loire Vineyard Picnic & Tasting at Château du Petit Thouars — Big Group Edition (10+) | Wine | Winery

Adventure Brief

Gather ten or more friends and trade a crowded tasting room for a long table among the vines at Château du Petit Thouars. This two‑hour vineyard picnic blends a cellar tour, a full tasting of the estate’s wines, and a gourmet picnic basket for a social, low‑stress Loire experience.

2 hours

easy

From €50.09

On the gentle slopes outside Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne in France, Château du Petit Thouars opens its vineyard for a convivial big‑group picnic and tasting. Located in the Loire Valley, this two‑hour experience pairs a guided cellar tour with a full tasting of the estate's wines, followed by a gourmet picnic served at a long outdoor table set among the vines. The pace is unhurried, the setting seasonal: rows of trellised vines, a cool stone cellar, and a view that reads like a classic Loire wine label. Begin with a walking tour through vineyard rows and into the château’s cellar, where guides explain the winemaking rhythms—harvest timing, barrel ageing, and tasting technique—using the estate's bottles as classroom examples. The tasting covers the château’s range, giving a practical sense of the estate’s style, while the picnic basket that follows showcases local specialties: cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal vegetables, and a group bottle to share. Private long‑table service in the vineyard creates a communal atmosphere that suits families, friend groups, and corporate teams alike. What sets this offering apart is its scale and attention to local foodways. This is not a rushed tasting behind a bar; it’s a deliberately curated meal in the vineyard combined with a guided interpretation of place. The cellar’s stonework and the vineyard’s immediate access allow you to move from vine to glass to table without transit, making it a standout day out in the Loire wine region. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options are available, and staff can adapt menus to dietary needs when notified. Practical details are straightforward: the experience lasts two hours and requires a minimum group of ten people. Expect to meet at Château du Petit Thouars; comfortable shoes and a jacket for the cellar are sensible. The booking includes the guided tour, tasting, picnic basket, one bottle of wine per group, and a private outdoor table. Note the 48‑hour cancellation policy; poor weather can force last‑minute changes for outdoor dining. The Loire Valley is an ancient wine landscape with a long tradition of château viticulture and a wide array of grape types and microclimates—visit here for an accessible, social tasting that blends education and convivial dining. For groups looking to celebrate together while learning the local viticulture, this picnic and tasting at Château du Petit Thouars offers an elegant, low‑stress way to experience the countryside and the wines that define it. Because the château sits within a living agricultural landscape, visits support small‑scale producers and the local economy; hosts often share tips on nearby markets and off‑season harvest activities. Book in advance for weekends during summer and grape‑harvest season, and arrive with curiosity—the kind that turns a shared picnic into a memorable Loire gathering. Bring good company and appetite.

About Château du Petit Thouars

Château du Petit Thouars is a family-owned historic château and working estate located in Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne in the Centre-Val de Loire. The property produces estate wines and offers guided vineyard and cellar experiences that introduce visitors to Loire Valley winemaking traditions. Tours include walks through lush vineyards, visits to a troglodyte cellar, and full tastings of château wines in period rooms and outdoor settings on the estate grounds.

Visits are led by members of the family, including Count Sébastien on select experiences, who share hands-on insights into grape growing, cellar techniques, and local culinary traditions. Château du Petit Thouars presents a range of public and private formats suited to couples, small groups, and larger parties, with tailored options such as picnic lunches among the vines, market-to-table cooking sessions, and multi-wine tastings.

The château emphasizes authentic, approachable hospitality: experiences focus on terroir-driven wines, seasonal local produce, and slow-paced exploration of vineyard landscapes. Accessibility considerations and group-size limits maintain an intimate atmosphere on small-group tours, while larger-group picnic editions accommodate ten or more guests.

Visitors can expect factual, experience-based interpretation, guided tastings of estate wines, and opportunities to sample Loire Valley flavors in historically significant spaces. Château du Petit Thouars combines tangible wine education with leisurely enjoyment of the French countryside, making it a trustworthy choice for travelers seeking genuine Loire Valley wine experiences. Booking options include private guided tours, small-group schedules, and larger picnic editions; advance reservations are recommended to secure specific dates and tailored menus for groups, events, and culinary workshops.

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