Chinon

Known and loved for its famous château, Chinon is one of the Loire Valley’s must-see towns when it comes to discovering its superb châteaux. La Ferme des Bordes, our B&B close to Chinon, Blois and Beauval, will take you on a journey of discovery to make your stay a memorable one.

What to do in Chinon

Want to find out more about Chinon and its assets? Discover all the activities not to be missed on a visit to Chinon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This ancient medieval city is full of historical treasures to explore.

A walk through an ancient medieval town

A stroll through Chinon will give visitors the opportunity to contemplate its architectural heritage, including attractive half-timbered houses and old mansions. These include the Maison Rouge,Église Saint-Maurice, the Vieux Marché, Chapelle Sainte-Radegonde, ^15th-, ^16th-, ^17th- and ^18th-century mansions, the former collegiate church of Saint-Mexme and more.

A visit to the Royal Fortress of Chinon

Coming to Chinon means stopping off at its superb fortress. Built between the VIᵉ and Xᵉ centuries, it is characterized by its location on its rocky spur. To discover it, you can opt for a self-guided, guided or immersive tour using the histopad.

A visit to the Museums

Just a stone’s throw from Château de Chinon, you’ll find the town’s various museums. These include the Musée du Vin et de la Tonnellerie, the Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires and the Carroi, an arts and history museum that you can visit during your stay in Chinon.

What to do in the area

Just 20 km east of Chinon, visitors can continue their historical discoveries by heading to Azay-le-Rideau. Here you’ll find one of the Loire Valley’s other not-to-be-missed castles, but not the only one! Stop off at the Vallée Troglodytique des Goupillières for a fascinating tour.

If, however, you prefer to explore Chinon’s southern surroundings, you can also visit Château du Rivau or Château des Bretignolles.

Finally, heading east, you can discover Langeais, another pearl of the Loire Valley. This charming town is home to the magnificent 15th-century Château de Langeais. Immerse yourself in history as you explore its majestic halls and admire its remarkable medieval architecture.

B&B near Chinon: La Ferme des Bordes is ideally located for visiting the region

La Ferme des Bordes welcomes you for your next B&B stay in the Loire Valley. Our bed & breakfast in Pontlevoy, in the Loir-et-Cher region, is ideally located close to many of the must-see sites in the Châteaux de la Loire region. From our bed & breakfast near Beauval and Blois, you can easily and quickly reach :

Chaumont sur Loire is only 10 km away;
Chenonceaux is less than 20 km away;
Amboise is 24 km away;
Blois is 25 km away;
Beauval zoo is 28 km away;
Azay Le Rideau is 79 km away;