Garden tour
Free wandering through the 15 fairytale gardens, unlimited access for hotel guests.
On the agenda
Activities
Inspirations
Rivau and all around
Visit the gardens, cycle through the Chinon vineyards, paddle down the Vienne river: everything is possible within a 30-minute radius of the hotel.
At the château
On site
Guided château tour
Renaissance interiors, royal stables and the story of Joan of Arc, told by a passionate guide.
Contemporary art exhibition
About thirty works scattered through the gardens, and a temporary exhibition each season.
Kitchen-garden workshop
Morning harvest with the chef, before designing your lunch menu together.
Massage
A one-hour massage session, on request (€110 per person).
Cycling through the vineyards
An 18 km signposted loop through Chinon's wine estates, bike rental at the hotel.
Around
A short walk from Rivau
Wine tastings
Three partner winemakers welcome you in their cellars, by reservation through our concierge.
Canoeing the Vienne
A peaceful Vienne river descent, departure 12 km from the hotel, shuttle on request.
Neighbouring châteaux
Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, Ussé, Chinon — the Loire châteaux 30 minutes away.
Hot air balloon ride (on request)
Horse-drawn carriage ride (on request)
Traditional boat on the Vienne
1–2 hour outings on request for individuals and groups (€12 to €67).
Our concierge
Our team arranges your tours, tastings and transfers on request, for a stay made for you.
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