Location: Chinon
Top Things to do in Chinon
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French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Chinon
1. Chateau du Petit Thouars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 169 reviews
Chateau du Petit Thouars is an award-winning family-run vineyard located in the heart of the Loire Valley wine country: between Chinon, Saumur, and Bourgueil. We are open year-round for free wine tastings in our traditional salle de degustation/tasting room and look forward to welcoming you to the joys of our 100% Cabernet Franc wines! Wine tasting - Cellar Tours - Group Lunches and Dinners - Picnics in the vines - Boat Tours.
Reviewed By NeedToSeeItAll - Perth, Australia
We booked a lunch and wine tasting for a group of 40 of our friends and family while travelling together prior to our wedding nearby. We unanimously decided that this was one of the best experiences of our entire trip (if not the best), and I cannot recommend the experience enough. The food was excellent, the wine was excellent - a great range to suit every palate, the service was excellent and very personal - delivered by the Count of Petit-Thouars himself, along with his family. The location is divine. A true slice of paradise. Get here now.
2. Forteresse royale de Chinon
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4.5 based on 1,295 reviews
The royal fortress of Chinon has been built between Xth century and XVth century. It has been restaured on XXIth century. Come and discover all of famous figures of the fortress : the Plantagenêts, the Kings of France Philippe Auguste, Charles VII and Joan of Arc. Full price : 8.50 € Reduced rate : 6.50 € Free for children less than 7 years.
Reviewed By brat0029 - North Mankato, United States
This was an amazing find. Most of the castles we had visited were the beautiful chateaus that were designed for leisure. This castle was designed for war. The interior is very large with many different towers and look out points. It's also famous for Joan of Arc meeting the French king. But I enjoyed the military aspect of it much more. The grounds are large and walking shoes are a must. The towers are accessible at ground level but you can climb both up and down the interior of the towers to see how the towers would defend against invasions. The castle also had walkways that could be locked but are open to the public. Just a wonderful trip. We spent hours walking around the fortress.
3. Sainte-Chapelle de Champigny sur Veude
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By butchcassidysr
Maurice at our B&B helped us by calling the attendant a day or so ahead to schedule an appointment. The attendant met us right on time at the entrance gate and pointed us to the entrance of the Chapelle. We did not opt to tour the Chateau but focused on the Chapelle. Similar to Sainte Chapelle in Paris, this Chapelle was built to house relics of the passion of Christ by the Bourbons, the descendants of King Louis IX. There are sheets describing the glass and the history located in the Chapelle. The beautiful setting in the village of Champigny, the history and the remarkable stained glass depicting multiple layers of history make this Chapelle definitely worth visiting if you are in the area near Chinon.
4. Pierre et Bertrand Couly
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Winemakers for generations we welcome you to our brand new winery at the entrance to the town of Chinon,built partially underground and covered by terrace of vines. Within a vineyard landscape you will discover the Chinon wine appellation by tasting our different wines.
5. Cave Monplaisir
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
6. Le Vazereau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By bebsaurus_13 - Paris, France
We found Vazereau on a website for farmers and producers who sell their products directly at the farm as we were hoping to try the local goat's cheeses the region is famous for. It was only a short drive out of Chinon, and easy enough to find. We visited the cheese shop first, where the woman behind the counter was helpful and informative. We tried several of the cheeses before settling on a couple to buy. The cheeses, which range for the classic bûche, to several more matured versions, as well as tommes, a blue, a camembert style, and lots of fresh soft cheeses, were excellent. While at the shop we also bought a bag of feed for the goats, housed in a shed on the other side of the road to the farm shop. Feeding the goats was quite fun, they have so much personality and no qualms about pushing each other out of the way for the feed. It was a great place to stop, highly recommended!
7. Office de Tourisme Azay-Chinon Val de Loire, bureau d'accueil de Chinon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By Babsstockport - Stockport, United Kingdom
This office is much better situated and much better equipped than the old office which was in the back streets. The staff are very helpful and there is a good level of information and souvenirs in the shop. It is well situated in the main area and well worth a visit if you requre information.
8. Musee Rabelais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
La deviniere, a country cottage and the birthplace of François Rabelais, is situated near Chinon (7 kms) in a village called Seuilly. The french writer used this place and surrounding lanscapes as the natural setting for a family of giants. The museum traces the life of rabelais : writer, doctor, humanist during a period called la Renaissance.
9. Chapelle Sainte Radegonde
10. Caves Plouzeau
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
