Wine tourism near Chenonceau
Touraine wine tasting near Chenonceau
The Château de Thésée tasting cellar welcomes you at the estate, 25 minutes from Chenonceau and 20 minutes from the ZooParc de Beauval: come and taste our organic Touraine wines where they are made.
The tasting cellar
Taste our wines where they are born, on the slopes of the Cher.
Come and discover Château de Thésée, AOP Touraine Chenonceaux, the 1245 cuvée and La Closerie, AOP Touraine, and our Pineau d’Aunis, on an estate where the monks of Pontlevoy Abbey were already planting vines in 1245.
Our tastings
Three tastings at the cellar
Coteau du Bouc
A guided tasting of three wines in the château’s drawing room: La Closerie Sauvignon Blanc, La Closerie Pineau d’Aunis and Château de Thésée (Touraine Chenonceaux).
- Price
- €6 per person
- Duration
- 45 min
- Group size
- 2 to 19 people
Prestige 1245
A guided tasting of four wines in the château’s drawing room: La Closerie Sauvignon Blanc, La Closerie Pineau d’Aunis, Château de Thésée and the 1245 cuvée (Touraine Chenonceaux).
- Price
- €10 per person
- Duration
- 1 h
- Group size
- 2 to 19 people
Flavours of Touraine
A tasting of four estate wines paired with Touraine produce (Selles-sur-Cher cheese, rillettes de Tours…), in the château’s drawing room. Book 48 hours ahead.
- Price
- €16 per person
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Group size
- 4 to 19 people
Practical information
Opening hours and tastings
- Monday to Friday9 am – 12 pm and 2 pm – 6 pm
- Weekendsby reservation
- E-maillila@frenchieswines.com
- Address51, rue Jeunier, 41140 Thésée, France
Getting here
Between Chenonceau and Beauval
Château de Thésée is at 51 rue Jeunier in Thésée, in the Cher valley. Approximate driving times:
- ZooParc de Beauvalabout 20 min
- Montrichardabout 20 min
- Château de Chenonceauabout 25 min
- Château de Chevernyabout 35 min
- Amboiseabout 35 min
- Bloisabout 45 min
- Château de Chambordabout 55 min
- Toursabout 55 min
Book
A question, a booking?
On weekdays, just drop in; at weekends, book your tasting. Tell us when you would like to come and how many you will be: we will get back to you quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book?
Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 noon and from 2 pm to 6 pm, just drop in. At weekends, tastings are by booking: write to us in advance.
Are your wines organic?
Yes: our Touraine and Touraine Chenonceaux wines come from organic farming.
What is there to see nearby?
Château de Chenonceau and the ZooParc de Beauval are less than 30 minutes away, Cheverny and Amboise 35 minutes. Our ideas for outings are on the Around the estate page.
Can I stay at the estate?
Yes, Château de Thésée offers holiday cottages at the estate: see the Our gîtes page.
Page updated on 23 October 2026