Chinon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Chinon

Indre-et-Loire which includes a park

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 ฿2,499 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,499
฿2,825 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Domaine Couly-Dutheil and Le Clos de l'Echo ...
7.6/10 Good! (178 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 Jul 2025

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 ฿3,805 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿3,805
฿4,260 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Maison de la Riviere and Royal Fortress ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (243 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 ฿3,493 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,493
฿3,917 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Maison de la Riviere and Royal Fortress of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
Lovely Loire valley spot
"The location was wonderful, the view of Chinon castle was spectacular, central loire valley location in a medieval town with a busy Centreville and close to amenities. The pool was great, as was the balcony overlooking all. The unit was well appointed and large enough. A little tired but it was what ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Cavalry Museum and Maison de Vin are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Séjour ds cette résidence était une première pour nous.nous avons adoré.c était parfait"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur
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

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

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

Things to do

Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

฿1,795
per adult
Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties
The picnic table ready for your lunch!

Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience

฿2,897
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

฿12,135
per adult
Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch
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