Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classified: Picnic & Visit in French
Overview
Discover the alliance between modernity and tradition during the visit of two Châteaux Grand Cru Classé, followed by a picnic in the heart of the vineyards.
Start by discovering the two wineries of the De Schepper family, in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation:
The Castle Tower Baladoz, with its authentic and traditional cellar of the appellation. Explanation of the winemaking process.
The Château La Croizille, looking to the future, with a modern cellar and one of the most beautiful views of Saint-Émilion.
The tour ends with a guided tasting of three wines from our properties.
Extend this moment by enjoying a winemaker’s picnic with local produce, accompanied by a glass of wine of your choice, while admiring the view of the vineyards.
Please inform us in advance in case of allergies or specific diets, so that we can adapt your basket.
What's Included
- Lunch Gourmet plank of local cheeses and cured meats, accompanied by vegetables and seasonal fruits, served with a glass of wine of your choice and coffee.
- Visit to the 2 properties and tasting of 3 great wines
Meeting Location
Château Tour Baladoz
33330 Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Château Tour Baladoz, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chateau La Croizille
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch. Gourmet plank of local cheeses and cured meats, accompanied by vegetables and seasonal fruits, served with a glass of wine of your choice and coffee.
- Visit to the 2 properties and tasting of 3 great wines.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classified: Picnic & Visit in French is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classified: Picnic & Visit in French will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchGourmet plank of local cheeses and cured meats, accompanied by vegetables and seasonal fruits, served with a glass of wine of your choice and coffee.
- Visit to the 2 properties and tasting of 3 great wines
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
