Chinon
Chinon is located between Angers and Tours in the Loire Valley.
The town is best known for its castle - see separate feature for Chateau Chinon.
Start from the bridge across the river, for nice views of the town and castle. The town also has other attractions to explore as you follow the streets of the old town up towards the castle above, perhaps following the same path that Joan of Arc took when she came here to see Charles VII in 1429...
There are various towers that you will notice, including:
- the 15th century Argenton Tower
- the 13th century 'Dog's Tower'
- the 12th century Mill Tower and Boisy Tower, both part of the Coudray Fort.
perhaps the most important tower is the Clock Tower (at the castle entrance) because it now houses the very popular Joan of Arc Museum. This Museum brings together many articles from the Hundred Year war period linking Joan of Arc to the town, and also many paintings and sculptures of the young Saint Joan.
There are various other noteworthy houses and buildings that you will come across, including the ancient troglodyte chapel of Saint-Radegonde.
Wine lovers visiting Chinon will not be disappointed - there are various caves in the town where you can sample and buy the local wine.
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Tourist Classifications for Chinon
- Listed as "Ville d'Art et Histoire" (ie focus on preserving the town heritage)
- approved Station Verte - resort paying particular attention to its natural environment
Places to visit near Chinon, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Chinon.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
23 km: Candes-Saint-Martin (Most beautiful village) 3 km: Chateau Chinon (castle) 26 km: Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau (castle) 13 km: Chateau du Rivau (castle) 28 km: Crissay-sur-Manse (pretty village) 21 km: Fontevraud Abbey (Renowned abbey) 20 km: Montsoreau (Most beautiful village)
See also Chinon (version Francais)
