Chinon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Indre-et-Loire which includes a small town or village
Indre-et-Loire which includes a small town or village
Chinon
Chinon
Indre-et-Loire showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle

Where to stay in Chinon

Indre-et-Loire which includes a garden

Old Town

Old Town is well liked for its wineries. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Chinon area, you might plan a trip to Maison de la Riviere or Domaine Couly-Dutheil.

Old Town
Brit Hotel Chinon le Lion d'Or

Brit Hotel Chinon le Lion d'Or

3 out of 5
10 Place Jeanne D Arc, Chinon, Indre-et-Loire
The price is NZ$152 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$152
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Domaine Couly-Dutheil and Le Clos de l'Echo ...
7.6/10 Good! (183 reviews)
"The room was dated but clean and quiet and the hotel provided everything we needed for a one night stopover breaking a very long car journey. Breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 31 July 2025

Brit Hotel Chinon le Lion d'Or
Best Western Hotel De France

Best Western Hotel De France

3 out of 5
47, 49 Place Du General De Gaulle, Chinon, Indre-et-loire
The price is NZ$165 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$165
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Le Clos de l'Echo and Royal Fortress ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (184 reviews)
"Great location in centre of town with nearby parking available."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Best Western Hotel De France
Hôtel Rive Sud

Hôtel Rive Sud

3 out of 5
19 Rue Du Raineau, Chinon, Indre-et-loire
The price is NZ$182 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$182
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Royal Fortress of Chinon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (93 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"A lovely hotel with a 4 person family room. Easy check in and plenty of parking in their private car park 100m down the road (a new addition since our last stay). Will come again."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Hôtel Rive Sud
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Résidence Odalys Le Clos Saint Michel

Résidence Odalys Le Clos Saint Michel

3 out of 5
4 Rue du Pavé Neuf, Chinon
Stay at this 3-star residence in Chinon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Maison de la Riviere and Royal Fortress of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
"After seeing mixed reviews I had been concerned but for the price we paid this place is amazing. We were lucky to have been upgraded to a 2 bedroom apt, which I would book first time if we came again as see that the one bed would be small for 4. It had everything we needed (except a fan) Like everyone ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Résidence Odalys Le Clos Saint Michel
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur

11 Rue des Carabiniers de Monsieur, Saumur
Stay at this aparthotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Cavalry Museum and Maison de Vin are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Lovely spacious accommodation, very good value for money, and good location, but it is a care home for the elderly, so a weird unexpected environment."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur
3500 SQF/HISTORIC HOUSE WITH WARMED POOL IN THE OLD SAUMUR/GREAT VIEWS

3500 SQF/HISTORIC HOUSE WITH WARMED POOL IN THE OLD SAUMUR/GREAT VIEWS

SAUMUR
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Saumur. Enjoy private pools, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Château de Saumur and Maison ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"The property is huge, elegant and centrally located. It is one of a kind! Being so central has one or two challenges, getting my 5m long car into the property being one of them. But then we had shops bars and restaurants a minute away, plus a swimming pool. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

3500 SQF/HISTORIC HOUSE WITH WARMED POOL IN THE OLD SAUMUR/GREAT VIEWS
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Popular places to visit

Indre-et-Loire which includes heritage architecture

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Royal Fortress of Chinon is just one of the places to see in Chinon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Château de la Grille

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Château de la Grille during your travels to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Château de la Grille

Maison de la Riviere

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Maison de la Riviere during your trip to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Maison de la Riviere

Domaine Couly-Dutheil

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Domaine Couly-Dutheil during your travels to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Domaine Couly-Dutheil

Maison Couly Dutheil

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Maison Couly Dutheil during your travels to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Maison Couly Dutheil

Pierre et Bertrand Couly

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Pierre et Bertrand Couly during your travels to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Pierre et Bertrand Couly

Activities

Children's walk in the forest of ROIFFE

Special children's ride - relaxation and fun for children guaranteed

NZ$33
per adult
Special children's ride - relaxation and fun for children guaranteed
Horse ride with family near Fontevraud

1-hour tourist walk with guide

NZ$70
per adult
1-hour tourist walk with guide
Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

NZ$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties
The picnic table ready for your lunch!

Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience

NZ$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience
Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

NZ$642
per adult
Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch
From Saumur: Loire Valley Private 2-Day Wine Cycling Trip

From Saumur: Loire Valley Private 2-Day Wine Cycling Trip

NZ$1,704
per adult
From Saumur: Loire Valley Private 2-Day Wine Cycling Trip
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