Top Chinon Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

The region of Chinon is dotted with vineyards, yet it can be hard for tourists to visit them if they don't know the language or wine tasting etiquettes. This vineyard experience makes it easy with a tour created by wine-loving English expatriates who showcase the wine made by Chinon's independent producers. You'll cycle to a selection of winemakers, sample the wine, and enjoy a picnic lunch, too.

No Loire Valley trip is complete without a vineyard visit, and this tour visits a selection of the best around Bourgueil, Chinon, and Saumur with an English-speaking wine guide. With your tour arranged in advance, you'll enter the vineyards with ease and explore the cellars and vineyards before tasting the wine itself. A traditional French picnic lunch is among the perks.

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.

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 at the Point of Sale 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. Enjoy an improved picnic cooked by the chef, a unique and friendly moment. And enjoy the chef's tricks!

Embark on a side-rant experience to discover beautifully preserved heritage treasures, such as the Fortress of Chinon, the castles of Villandry, Langeais, Ussé, or even Azay-le-Rideau, which you will visit. The most beautiful walk in Touraine will take you to see Crissay-sur-Manse, one of the most beautiful villages in France, or even little-known buildings, such as the Prieuré Saint-Léonard and the Eiffel bridge at Ile-Bouchard. 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.