Chinon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Chinon

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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
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 £75 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
£75
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Le Clos de l'Echo and Forteresse Royale de Chinon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)
Great room, good breakfast and very nice people - the warmest and friendliest welcome.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Best Western Hotel De France
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 £50 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
£50
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Domaine Couly-Dutheil and Le Clos de l'Echo are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (192 reviews)
Stayed at this hotel before. In a convenient location with parking in front. Easy walk to all the shops bars and restaurants. The hotel rooms are a bit dated and tired, but great for a quick stop over.

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Brit Hotel Chinon le Lion d'Or
Hôtel Rive Sud

Hôtel Rive Sud

3 out of 5
19 Rue Du Raineau Chinon Indre-et-loire
The price is £69 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£69
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Forteresse Royale de Chinon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
Cute family run hotel
This hotel is really cute. Super clean, nice hosts, good breakfast and a walk from the main square and the elevator to the fortress.

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hôtel Rive Sud
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Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf

Terres de France - Le Domaine du Golf

3 out of 5
Route des Mortins Saumur Maine-et-Loire
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Saumur. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Musée du Champignon and Ackerman are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (132 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
Quality Aparthotel Saumur

Quality Aparthotel Saumur

11 Rue des Carabiniers de Monsieur Saumur
Stay at this aparthotel in Saumur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cavalry Museum and Maison de Vin are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Excellent!

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Quality Aparthotel 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 spa residence in Les-Trois-Moutiers. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Aqua Mundo Water Park and Château ...
Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims
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Popular places to visit

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

Forteresse Royale de Chinon

5/5(4 reviews)

Forteresse Royale de 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.

Forteresse Royale de Chinon

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

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

Things to do

Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

Epicurean Discovery Tour with Wine & Local Specialties

£41
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

£67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Picnic in the Vines - A Unique Loire Wine Experience
Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon

Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon

£349
per traveller
Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon
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Cities near Chinon

Chinon castle above the Vienne river in France

Beaumont-en-Veron

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