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 Forteresse Royale de Chinon or Maison de la Riviere.

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$147 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$147
19 July - 20 July
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! (177 reviews)
"Lovely people"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2024

Brit Hotel Chinon le Lion d'Or
ibis Styles Chinon

ibis Styles Chinon

3 out of 5
11 Rue de la Digue St. Jacques, Chinon, Indre-et-Loire
The price is NZ$221 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$221
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Maison de la Riviere and Royal Fortress ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (240 reviews)
"The room was not the best, bathroom required renovation and in general service could be improved, in fact we stayed for 2 nights and nobody cleaned our room after the first day... we returned in our room around midnight and we found it as it was at 10 am"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2023

ibis Styles Chinon
Hôtel Rive Sud

Hôtel Rive Sud

3 out of 5
19 Rue Du Raineau, Chinon, Indre-et-loire
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$174 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$174
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Royal Fortress of Chinon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
"The reception was outstanding. We arrived early and were made to feel most welcome. The room is large, modern and lovely. Everything is first class, bedding, towels , etc. Breakfast was great and plenty of options. The hotel is a pleasant short walk from the old town centre. Parking is very limited ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
"Amazing value for money and location. Really well equipped apartments, spacious balcony and comfy beds. Kitchen didn't have any spare space for storing shopping to make the most of the self catering aspect, but we worked around it. Our apartment overlooked the car park but in fact, it was really ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug. 2019

Résidence Odalys Le Clos Saint Michel
Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf

Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf

3 out of 5
Route des Mortins, Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Saumur. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Musée du Champignon and Ackerman are ...
7.8/10 Good! (111 reviews)
"On the photos the hotel with its swimming pool looked good to me but the pool was half empty and closed moreover I found my room not very clean especially the bathroom."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf
Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims

Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims

4 out of 5
Route des Trois Moutiers, Morton, Les-Trois-Moutiers
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Les-Trois-Moutiers. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Aqua Mundo Water Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Espace top pour les enfants"

Reviewed on 6 Sep. 2024

Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims
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Popular places to visit

Indre-et-Loire which includes heritage architecture

Royal Fortress of Chinon

4/5(2 reviews)

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
Indre-et-Loire showing heritage architecture

Forteresse Royale de Chinon

Restored to past splendor, this medieval fort brightens the Chinon skyline with its battlements. From the summit, marvel at a stunning view of the riverside village.

Forteresse Royale de 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

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

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

Activities

Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

NZ$625
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$1,661
per adult
From Saumur: Loire Valley Private 2-Day Wine Cycling Trip
The picnic table ready for your lunch!

Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience

NZ$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience
Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

NZ$93
per adult
Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties
Horse ride with family near Fontevraud

1-hour tourist walk with guide

NZ$68
per adult
1-hour tourist walk with guide
Children's walk in the forest of ROIFFE

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

NZ$32
per adult
Special children's ride - relaxation and fun for children guaranteed
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