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Private Touraine & Chenonceau Wine Tour
Explore Touraine and Château de Chenonceau
Discover a remarkable Renaissance château, family-run wineries and the wines of the Cher Valley on a private day that brings together the best of Touraine's wine and culture.
€499 per personFull day · Minimum two guests
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Château de Chenonceau over the River Cher
Price
€499 per person
Minimum two guests.
Duration
Full Day
Approximately eight hours.
Château
Visit Included
Chenonceau visit included.
Food & Wine
Lunch & Tastings
Winery tastings and lunch are included. Drinks ordered with lunch are extra.
A château, its gardens and the wines of Touraine
This is a good introduction to the Loire Valley if you want to experience both its renowned châteaux and the wines made nearby.
Colin brings together a visit to Château de Chenonceau, tastings with local winemakers and a relaxed lunch in the Cher Valley. Along the way, you can discover how landscape, history and the region's varied wines belong to the same story.
The Touraine Experience
Three sides of a day in Touraine
The château provides the history, the winemakers bring the wines to life and a local lunch gives you time to enjoy the region's pace.
PHOTO FOR COLINChâteau de Chenonceau and gardens
Discover Château de Chenonceau
Explore one of the Loire's most distinctive Renaissance châteaux, built across the River Cher, and discover the history and gardens that make it such a compelling visit.
PHOTO FOR COLINWine tasting with a family producer
Taste wines where they are made
Visit selected Touraine wineries and compare wines from the surrounding appellations, from lively Sauvignon Blanc to reds made with grapes such as Côt and Cabernet Franc.
PHOTO FOR COLINA relaxed restaurant lunch in Touraine
Enjoy the local food and villages
Take time for lunch in or around Montrichard and see some of the villages, forests and riverside landscapes that give this part of the Loire its character.
A Typical Day
How your Touraine tour could unfold
The sequence below illustrates the experience, rather than a guaranteed timetable. Stops may vary with the season, producer availability and your interests.
Meet Colin
Arrange collection from a suitable hotel or railway station. Saint-Pierre-des-Corps can work for guests arriving from Paris by train.
Visit Chenonceau
Explore the château and its gardens, and learn how the Cher Valley's history shaped this remarkable place.
Taste and enjoy lunch
Meet local producers, enjoy guided tastings and pause for a restaurant lunch in the Montrichard area.
Explore more Touraine
Continue through the vineyards toward the Amboise area when practical, before returning to your agreed pickup point.
The Wines of the Cher Valley
Touraine and Touraine-Chenonceaux in the glass
The wine appellation is called Touraine-Chenonceaux, while the château itself is Chenonceau. The distinction is small, but the two names tell different parts of the region's story.
Sauvignon Blanc is at the heart of Touraine-Chenonceaux white wines. Red wines are made principally with Côt, also known as Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. Tastings across the wider Touraine area may also introduce rosé and sparkling wines.
Comparing wines at the domaines where they are made brings the differences into focus, particularly how vineyard location, soils and each producer's decisions influence the finished wine.
Explore the Touraine-Chenonceaux appellationPractical Details
What's included in the €499 tour
The price is per person, with a minimum of two guests. Colin confirms the itinerary, collection point and availability before booking.
Included
- Private guided full-day experience, around eight hours
- Local pickup and return within the agreed collection area
- Château de Chenonceau visit
- Winery visits and guided tastings
- Restaurant lunch, excluding drinks
- Transport during the tour and bottled water
- Loire Valley Wine Tour welcome gift
Not included
- Drinks ordered with lunch
- Train or other travel to your agreed pickup location
- Accommodation, personal purchases and gratuities
- Travel insurance and optional extras
- Wine purchases and any shipping charges
Interested in wines you taste? Colin can explain the options for wine delivery after your visit.
Your Local Guide
Explore Touraine with someone who knows it
The pleasure of a private day is having someone connect the wines with the places and people behind them.
After over 15 years living in the Loire Valley, Colin brings local knowledge and established producer relationships to an itinerary that can reflect your interests. He also has a professional background in garden design, adding another perspective to a visit to Chenonceau.
Meet ColinGuest Experiences
What guests say about touring the Loire with Colin
We got history and culture at the chateau in the morning ... local flavor with a great lunch ... wineries in the afternoon ... and great commentary from Colin along the way.
Colin was a fantastic host and guide throughout the Loire Valley for the day.
Planning Your Tour
Touraine & Chenonceau tour FAQs
Yes. The tour is private and planned around your group, rather than a mixed-group coach itinerary.
The price includes an approximately eight-hour private guided tour, transport from your agreed local pickup point, the Château de Chenonceau visit, winery visits and tastings, and lunch. Drinks with lunch, travel to the pickup location and personal expenses are not included. The minimum group size is two guests.
It can work as a day trip from Paris by train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, near Tours, with collection arranged in advance. Please confirm train schedules and the pickup arrangements with Colin before booking your travel.
Yes. The château visit is a central part of this tour and is included in the advertised price. Colin confirms practical visit arrangements when planning the day.
The tour introduces Touraine wines, often including Sauvignon Blanc and red wines from grapes such as Côt and Cabernet Franc. Depending on the domaines visited, there may also be rosé or sparkling wines. The precise selection varies with the itinerary.
Collection from a suitable hotel or railway station can be arranged within the tour's pickup area. Saint-Pierre-des-Corps is an option for guests arriving by train. Tell Colin where you are staying or arriving so he can confirm what's possible.
Yes. The day has a clear wine and château focus, but details can be adjusted around your interests, the season and winery availability.
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Plan a private day of wine and culture
The Touraine & Chenonceau tour costs €499 per person, with a minimum of two guests, and includes the château visit, winery tastings and lunch. Tell Colin your preferred date, where you'll be staying and what interests you most.
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