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The royal fortress of Chinon is a landmark in the landscape, preserving the memory of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Charles VII and Joan of Arc.
Situated on its rocky spur on the borders of Anjou, Touraine and Poitou, the Royal Fortress of Chinon recalls the most prestigious hours of the Middle Ages. The last refuge of Henry II Plantagenet, King of England, its thousand-year-old walls have played host to some of the greatest figures in history: Eleanor of Aquitaine, Charles VII and Joan of Arc, at major turning points in the history of France. The "three castles", which make up the only royal medieval fortress in the Loire Valley, now reveal their secrets through reconstructions and entertaining activities using the HistoPad. This tablet, supplied at no extra cost, allows you to discover the rooms furnished in different periods, as well as to visualize the life of the site and its various evolutions over time, including rooms that have now disappeared. A visit to the Royal Fortress of Chinon is like walking in the footsteps of Joan of Arc, understanding how a war machine works, or admiring the magnificent panoramas of the Loire Valley, with the town below, the Vienne river and the green spaces.
The Royal Fortress of Chinon offers numerous events throughout the year: exhibitions, Monument Game, wine tasting, children's workshops. And don't forget the furnished, faithful reconstruction of the royal chambers: that of Charles VII and that of Eleanor of Aquitaine. At the end of the year, don't miss Christmas in the Land of Castles.
2025 - "Royal Treasures" exhibition from May 24 to November 2, 2025
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La visite avec la tablette peut être un plus. Nous avons aimé le fait de voir le château de l'époque .
Le site est propre et agréable.
La personne à l'accueil souriante et sympathique.
Possibilité de se mettre à l'ombre avec les bancs et fauteuils à disposition.
En haut des tours vu sur les toits de Chinons.
A visiter si vous êtes sur Chinon où alentours
Théatres de 2 événement majeurs : entrevue entre Jeanne d'Arc et Charles VII et prison des templiers dont Jacques de Molay