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Chinon<\/h1>\n\n

Known and loved for its famous ch\u00e2teau, Chinon<\/strong> is one of the Loire Valley’s must-see towns when it comes to discovering its superb ch\u00e2teaux. La Ferme des Bordes, our B&B close to Chinon<\/strong>, Blois<\/a> and Beauval<\/a>, will take you on a journey of discovery to make your stay a memorable one. <\/p>\n\n

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What to do in Chinon<\/h2>

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

A walk through an ancient medieval town<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

A stroll through Chinon<\/strong> will give visitors the opportunity to contemplate its architectural heritage, including attractive half-timbered houses and old mansions. These include the Maison Rouge<\/strong>,\u00c9glise Saint-Maurice<\/strong>, the Vieux March\u00e9<\/strong>, Chapelle Sainte-Radegonde<\/strong>, 15th-<\/sup>, 16th-<\/sup>, 17th-<\/sup> and 18th-century<\/sup> mansions, the former collegiate church of Saint-Mexme<\/strong> and more. <\/p>\n\n

A visit to the Royal Fortress of Chinon<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

Coming to Chinon<\/strong> means stopping off at its superb fortress<\/a>. Built between the VI\u1d49 and X\u1d49 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. <\/p>\n\n

A visit to the Museums<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

Just a stone’s throw from Ch\u00e2teau de Chinon<\/strong>, you’ll find the town’s various museums. These include the Mus\u00e9e du Vin et de la Tonnellerie<\/strong>, the Mus\u00e9e des Arts et Traditions Populaires<\/strong> and the Carroi<\/strong>, an arts and history museum that you can visit during your stay in Chinon. <\/p>\n\n

What to do in the area<\/h2>

Just 20 km east of Chinon, visitors can continue their historical discoveries by heading to Azay-le-Rideau<\/a>. Here you’ll find one of the Loire Valley’<\/strong>s other not-to-be-missed castles<\/strong>, but not the only one! Stop off at the Vall\u00e9e Troglodytique des Goupilli\u00e8res<\/strong> for a fascinating tour.<\/p>

If, however, you prefer to explore Chinon’s<\/strong> southern surroundings<\/strong>, you can also visit Ch\u00e2teau du Rivau<\/strong> or Ch\u00e2teau des Bretignolles<\/strong>.<\/p>

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Finally, heading east, you can discover Langeais<\/a>, another pearl of the Loire Valley. This charming town is home to the magnificent 15th-century Ch\u00e2teau de Langeais<\/strong>. Immerse yourself in history as you explore its majestic halls and admire its remarkable medieval architecture. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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B&B near Chinon: La Ferme des Bordes is ideally located for visiting the region<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

La Ferme des Bordes welcomes you for your next B&B stay in the Loire Valley<\/a>. Our bed & breakfast in Pontlevoy<\/a>, in the Loir-et-Cher region, is ideally located close to many of the must-see sites in the Ch\u00e2teaux de la Loire region. From our bed & breakfast near Beauval and Blois, you can easily and quickly reach :<\/p>\n\n