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Chinon is located in the heart of the Val de Loire, 47 km (29 miles) southwest of Tours and 305 km (189 miles) south west of Paris. It extends on both the banks of the Vienne , with the historic town mainly on the northern bank, at the foot of the medieval castle.
Chinon is a town located between Angers and Tours, on the Vienne river and in the Loire Valley. Although best known for its castle the town also has an interesting historical centre to visit while you are here. Explore Chinon.
Château de Chinon is a château located on the bank of the river Vienne in Chinon, France. It was founded by Theobald I, Count of Blois. In the 11th century the castle became the property of the counts of Anjou.
Chateau Chinon is a large castle that dominates the town of Chinon, and extends along a raised plateau above the river Vienne, in France's Loire Valley. The castle at Chinon is rich in history, and dates back more than 1000 years, at which time the original castle was built on the site of an even earlier Gallo-Roman fort.
Chinon, town, Indre-et-Loire département, Centre région, western France, on the banks of the Vienne River, south-southwest of Tours. It is famous for its medieval streets and a ruined château, where the first meeting between St. Joan of Arc and King Charles VII of France took place in 1429.
10 reasons to visit the Fortress of Chinon. @forteressechinon. Royal fortress of Chinon: stronger than a castle! Explore the "three castles" that make up the Royal Fortress with its ramparts, its historic rooms and participate in the many activities and highlights that punctuate the year.
Chinon is one of the most picturesque and romantic towns in the Loire Valley, thanks to its ancient streets that slope gently down to the banks of the Vienne River.
Chinon is a French commune. It is in the west of the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, to the southwest of Paris, and is a subprefecture in the department. It is also the capital of the arrrondissement of Chinon and the administrative centre of the Chinon canton.
The Royal Fortress of Chinon is one of the few medieval castles in the Loire Valley. Residence of the kings of England and France, it is one of the most important historical monuments of the Middle Ages in France.
Visiter Chinon, Patrimoine, Vin, Conseil et Histoire Chinon Heritage Days Program GUIDED TOUR "SECRETS OF THE FORTIFIED TOWN" On Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM and 4 PM, a guided tour will take you through the medieval town center, under the fortress.
