FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 10 most popular chinon tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Taste Loire Valley wines at Château du Petit Thouars, then enjoy a romantic vineyard picnic with a bottle you choose, in English.
“A very personalized experience. Not your typical wine tasting set up. You really get to understand the challenges and triumphs of running a family business in a historic setting. The lunch was hearty and delicious. Highlight of our trip to Loire Valley.”
English-speaking Loire winery tours from Chinon with pickup, 10+ wines, vine walks, cellars, and a local picnic plus wine shipping.
“This was such a great experience! We tasted fantastic wines, visited some really unique wineries, and had a delicious and traditional picnic lunch at a historic and charming setting. Keith was so knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him. One of our best days in the Loire Valley!”
Chinon’s Château du Petit Thouars tasting tour: Cabernet Franc & Chenin blanc, local bites, and a troglodyte cave visit in 75 minutes.
“A personal touch and family history are the key elements of this delightful experience. Don't miss it.”
Chinon in the Loire Valley: family vineyard tour, sustainable HVE farming, and a guided tasting of 6 Chinon AOP wines with local bites.
“J'ai énormément apprécié tout ce qui m'a été proposé. Tant l'accueil, le guide fort sympathique, très professionnel ainsi que la dégustation des vins accompagnée de spécialités à découvrir. Je recommande vivement”
Loire Valley 1-hour tasting at Cave Pierre et Bertrand COULY: 8 Chinon wines paired with 8 farmhouse cheeses, plus optional vineyard trail walk.
“Tres belle experience, ce fut tres interessant de pouvoir faire nos propres essais d'accords entre les 8 fromages et les 8 vins, en autonomie avec conseils si besoin, vraiment un tres bon moment !”
Cycle Chinon’s vineyards and caves on a small-group tour with winery tastings, a local picnic, and a provided helmet in Loire Valley wine country.
“Our bike tour and winery visits with Quintin made for a perfect day in Chinon. The bikes offered a fun and easy way to navigate this beautiful town. Prior to our visit, Quintin communicated frequently, thoughtfully, and clearly via text. Upon arrival, he met us with a warm and friendly welcome; offered some basic bike…”
Tour Chinon by vintage VW Combi with Karl and wine cellar tasting. Small group, 2 hours, French-only guide. $41 per person.
“Quelle belle ballade en famille! En plus d'avoir la chance de voyager en authentique combi VW de 1965, notre guide était très agréable et très intéressant sur la ville de Chinon. On recommande grandement. Merci encore à lui!”
Cycle from Chinon to Saumur through Loire villages, vineyards, troglodyte caves, wineries, and a riverside picnic for $377.
“Fabulous day ! The bicycles were in excellent condition, the cycle route was an ideal combo of river paths, picturesque villages, panoramic vistas, troglodytes (limestone cave dwellings), vineyards and châteaux. The picnic lunch by the Loire was absolutely delicious: very fresh, excellent variety and highlighting local products - 5-star for sure ! Our guide Yohan…”
Tour Château du Petit Thouars near Chinon with a vineyard, cellar, cave, wine tasting, and local French specialties in an intimate setting.
“Delicious wines and a truly charming welcome.”
Pair seven Chinon wines with seven local chocolates in a relaxed Loire Valley tasting at Cave Pierre et Bertrand Couly.
