Chinon Castle, Medieval fortress in Chinon, France.
The stone fortress stretches across three distinct sections along a rocky ridge above the Vienne River, featuring towers, ramparts, and fortified walls.
Henry II of England transformed the fortress into a royal residence in 1156, implementing major construction work before his death at the castle in 1189.
Joan of Arc arrived at the fortress in 1429 to meet Charles VII, marking a turning point in French history during the Hundred Years' War.
The fortress provides augmented reality tablets called Histopads that display historical reconstructions and information in eight different languages during self-guided tours.
The Tour du Coudray tower held Knights Templar prisoners in 1308, including Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the military order.
Location: Chinon
Founders: Theobald I, Count of Blois
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Made from material: stone
Phone: +33247931345
Email: forteressechinon@departement-touraine.fr
Website: http://forteressechinon.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.16806,0.23611
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
The Loire River houses castles from French Renaissance and Classical periods. These structures display architectural elements of their time and document noble life. Each castle presents distinct features, from Gothic ornaments to symmetrical gardens. The interiors contain original furniture, tapestries, and art collections.
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