French commune in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon is a city in the departement of Indre-et-Loire on the Loire Valley.
Understand
editIt was in Chinon’s remarkable medieval fortress that Joan of Arc recognised a disguised Charles VII as the future king of France. Leaving its walls, the quaysides of the River Vienne lead to the medieval alleyways of Old Chinon, where visitors will be enchanted by the spirit of Rabelais and the renowned local wine.
Get in
editGet around
editSee
edit- 1 Château de Chinon (The Château of Chinon).
- 2 Église Saint-Étienne (Church of St Stephen).
- Old Chinon.
- 3 Musée du Vieux, Chinon (Folk Museum).
- 4 Musée animé du Vin et de la Tonnellerie (Wine and Cooperage Museum).
Do
editBuy
editEat
editDrink
editChinon wines are very tasty and quite well-liked in France. Take advantage of the opportunity to drink some while you're visiting, as you may find some of these wines at a hefty markup when you get home.
Sleep
edit- 1 La Milaudière, 5 Rue Saint-Martin, ☏ +33 2 47 98 37 53. The bed and breakfast La Milaudière near Chinon, a typical farm of 15th-18th century, has seven rooms and offers free Wi-Fi.