Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé: Picnic & Visit in English
Overview
This experience will take you to two Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Châteaux, where you’ll discover the winemaking process from vine to bottle, taste exceptional wines, and enjoy a delicious picnic, all while taking in one of the most stunning views of the Saint-Émilion vineyards.
What's Included
- Lunch Picnic basket with artisan cheese, cured meats, fresh veggies & fruit, baguette, and a glass of wine of your choice.
- Visit of 2 châteaux and tasting of 3 grand wines.
- Extra wines beyond those included in the tasting and picnic.
Meeting Location
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
Discover the perfect blend of modernity and tradition with a visit to two Grand Cru Classé estates, followed by a picnic in the heart of the vineyards.
Begin by exploring the two wine estates owned by the De Schepper family, located in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation:
Château Tour Baladoz, with its authentic and traditional winemaking cellar, typical of the region. You will learn about the various stages of the winemaking process.
Château La Croizille, distinctly forward-looking, featuring a modern winery and offering one of the most stunning views of Saint-Émilion.
The visit concludes with a guided tasting of three wines from our estates.
Then, extend this special moment by enjoying a winemaker's picnic, made up of local products, served with a glass of wine of your choice, while admiring the breathtaking view over the vineyards.
Please inform us in advance of any allergies or specific dietary requirements, so we can adapt your picnic basket accordingly.
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 10 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. Picnic basket with artisan cheese, cured meats, fresh veggies & fruit, baguette, and a glass of wine of your choice.
- Visit of 2 châteaux and tasting of 3 grand wines.
- Extra wines beyond those included in the tasting and picnic.
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 Classé: Picnic & Visit in English 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 Classé: Picnic & Visit in English 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
- LunchPicnic basket with artisan cheese, cured meats, fresh veggies & fruit, baguette, and a glass of wine of your choice.
- Visit of 2 châteaux and tasting of 3 grand wines.
- Extra wines beyond those included in the tasting and picnic.
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 10 travelers
