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
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 £82 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£82
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Le Clos de l'Echo and Royal Fortress ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
"For this level of hotel, Hotel de France is great - it's the 3rd time we've stayed there. Bang in the middle of the charming Chinon, lots of world class dining options and such a lovely town to walk around. Great stay. Thank You."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 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 £56 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£56
27 Aug - 28 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! (180 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 £103 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£103
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (246 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
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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! (29 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Nice hotel and location
"Very fresh,clean and car undercover parking for a small extra."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur
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! (118 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
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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

Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

£276
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

£733
per adult
From Saumur: Loire Valley Private 2-Day Wine Cycling Trip
Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon

Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon

£346
per traveller
Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon
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