castle
Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau
A jewel of French Renaissance architecture set on an island in the Indre River, reflected perfectly in its surrounding moat.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Centre-Val de Loire, France · Europe
Chinon is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Beaumont-en-Véron, 20km from Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau.
Chinon is a town located in Centre-Val de Loire, France. With a population of 9,405, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Chinon sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chinon to your route.
Chinon (French pronunciation: [ʃinɔ̃] ) is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
The traditional province around Chinon, Touraine, became a favorite resort of French kings and their nobles beginning in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The Renaissance châteaux which they builtRead more
new or erected on the foundations of old fortresses earned this part of the Loire Valley the nickname "The Garden of France." Chinon played an important and strategic role during the Middle Ages, serving both French and English kings.
Chinon is known for its wine, castle, and historic town. Its part of the Loire Valley has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
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Chinon is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1670 latitude, 0.2428 longitude.
Chinon has a population of approximately 9,405 people, making it a town in France.
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castle
A jewel of French Renaissance architecture set on an island in the Indre River, reflected perfectly in its surrounding moat.
20 km · about 25 min drive
castle
The last of the great Renaissance châteaux built along the Loire, famed for its spectacular ornamental and vegetable gardens.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
French technology-based theme park near Poitiers with cutting-edge visual experiences and multimedia attractions.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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