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forteresse royale de Chinon, Chinon

forteresse royale de Chinon

Chinon

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August 4, 2026

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Opening hours

Janvier - février et novembre - décembre
10h-17h
Mars à juin et septembre-octobre
9h30-18h
Juillet-août
9h30-19h
Visit duration
120 min
Wheelchair access
Ground floor accessible
Dogs
Allowed on a lead
Parking
Several free car parks for cars and motorhomes are located 200 and 400 m from the Forteresse reception (avenue François Mitterrand).

On site

  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Gift shop
  • Picnic area
  • Child-friendly

Where this château is

Chinon · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00097661

Period of construction

14e siècle, 15e siècle

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

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From the same period — 14e siècle