Holiday rentals and lettings in Chinon

Chinon is located in the southwest of Touraine, on the edge of Anjou and Poitou, in the heart of winegrowing lands. The city stretches along the Vienne river and is dominated by a monumental fortress that has protected it since the 11th century. It underwent significant development during the Middle Ages, under the reign of King Henry II of England Plantagenet, then in the 15th century, during the Hundred Years' War, when Charles VII made it one of his favourite residences. The city then expanded significantly.

Chinon is accessible by train, with TER Centre and TER Poitou-Charentes trains serving its station. The latter also acts as a stop for buses. By road, the city can be easily reached by the departmental roads 751, 947 and 952, by the European road 60 and by the A85 motorway.

Chinon can be visited on foot, strolling along the pedestrian streets. From the castle overlooking the city, you can walk down paved steps or prefer to let yourself be carried by a glass elevator. During your walk, you can admire beautiful houses of character, pretty courtyards, churches, etc. Don't miss out on a stroll along the banks of the Vienne River, too, taking advantage of the many bike tours on offer.

The Loire Valley is full of beautiful villages such as Crissay-sur-Manse or Candes-Saint-Martin in which it is pleasant to walk. You can also discover the mills on the banks of the Indre, visit some pretty churches such as those of Tavant or Île-Bouchard, learn more about the know-how of the basket makers in Villaines-les-Rochers or admire the castles of Azay-le-Rideau or Rivau. Other unique places are not to be missed, such as the troglodytic valley of Les Goupillières or the fortress of Montbazon, which presents the trades of the Middle Ages, among others.

Located a little further from Chinon, the Sainte-Radegonde chapel is a semi-troglodyte site decorated with a painting dating from the end of the 12th century that would represent members of the Plantagenêt family during a falcon hunt

The Chinon region is rich in particularly tasty local products. From Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine cheese, Rabelaisian fouées and fouaces, Richelais truffles or fish rillettes from the Loire, there are many opportunities to taste delicious specialities during your stay!

If you dream of listening to music, having a drink or snacking on a homemade dish while admiring the castle, think of the "Guinguette de Chinon". You will taste typical regional dishes in a very friendly atmosphere!