Chinon, Medieval fortress town in Loire Valley, France
The Chateau de Chinon stretches across a hilltop plateau, with three separate fortified sections commanding views over the Vienne River and surrounding vineyards.
King Henry II of England made Chinon his residence in the 12th century, and the fortress later witnessed Joan of Arc's meeting with Charles VII in 1429.
The streets beneath the castle walls contain troglodyte dwellings, with some residences carved directly into the limestone cliffs serving as wine cellars.
The fortress remains open throughout the year, while the medieval town center features numerous restaurants, shops, and weekly markets between Place Jeanne d'Arc and Rue Voltaire.
The town's wine cellars, carved into the riverbank's limestone, maintain perfect conditions for aging the local Cabernet Franc red wines.
Location: Indre-et-Loire
Location: arrondissement of Chinon
Elevation above the sea: 57 m
Part of: Centre-Val de Loire
Shares border with: Beaumont-en-Véron, Cinais, Cravant-les-Côteaux, Huismes, Rivière, La Roche-Clermault, Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
Address: 37500 Chinon, France 37500 Chinon
Phone: +33247935300
Email: sbergeault@ville-chinon.com
Website: https://ville-chinon.com
GPS coordinates: 47.16694,0.24278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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Chinon Castle
520 m
Chapelle Sainte-Radegonde de Chinon
844 m
Collégiale Saint-Mexme
224 m
Maison rouge
376 m
Jeu de paume
452 m
Église Notre-Dame de Rivière
3.5 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Chinon
521 m
Église Saint-Maurice de Chinon
514 m
Château de Coulaine
4.3 km
Prieuré des Roches-Saint-Paul
4.7 km
Maison des États généraux
385 m
Fort Saint-Georges
339 m
Île de Tours
269 m
Château de La Roche-Clermault
4.6 km
Château de Fromentières
4.5 km
Hôtel de la Maîtrise des eaux et forêts
613 m
Palais du Bailliage
476 m
Château de Contebault
4.4 km
Couvent des Augustins de Chinon
65 m
Maison aux Dragons engoulants
377 m
Hôtel des Gouverneurs
416 m
Château de la Vauguyon
2.7 km
Hôtel Bodard de La Jacopière
612 m
Caves peintes de Chinon
305 m
Couvent des Calvairiennes de Chinon
800 m
Hôtel, 28 rue Hoche
210 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Épine de Parilly
2.5 km
Maison de Rabelais
180 mReviews
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