Location: Chinon
Top Things to do in Chinon
What to do and see in Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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. 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.
4. Cave Monplaisir
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
5. Le Musee anime du Vin et de la Tonnellerie
6. e-FOLLOW me
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
