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Chinon Hotel tips
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Hotel Le Plantagenet from67 €
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Agnès Sorel from85 €
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Château de Marçay from90 €
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Chinon Travel guide
Chinon : Michelin's recommendations
It was in Chinon’s remarkable medieval fortress that Joan of Arc recognised a disguised Charles VII as the future king of France. Leaving its walls, the quaysides of the River Vienne lead to the medieval alleyways of Old Chinon, where visitors will be enchanted by the spirit of Rabelais and the renowned local wine.
Tourist attractions Chinon : Things to see and do
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Wine and Cooperage Museum
4 rue du Dr-Gendron F - 37500 Chinon
Fittingly located in cellars, this living museum enables visitors to learn about the processes in the vineyards, wine-making and barrel manufacturing.
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Old Chinon
place du Gén.-de-Gaulle F - 37500 Chinon
You can see the remains of timber-framed Medieval houses while roaming Chinon's alleys, notably in Rue Voltaire or Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The Grand Carroi was the town centre in Medieval times. Along the way, you'll see churchs such as St. Étien..
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Folk Museum
44 rue Haute St-Maurice F - 37500 Chinon
This small museum primarily displays the region's folklore and local history society's collections. Marine objects and scale models of boats recall Chinon's river tradition. Visitors can see a magnificent full-length portrait of Rabelais by Delacroix..
Hotels Chinon
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La boule d'or
23, rue Rabelais F - 37500 Chinon
Prix Prices from : 75 €
Located in Chinon, facing the Vienne River, this hotel is 800 metres from the train station. It offers free Wi-Fi access, a covered terrace overlooking the street and a furnished courtyard. Each room at the La Boule D'or has simple décor and is equi..
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"Hotel & restaurant : Among the beautiful castles that bloom in the Loire Valley, Marçay is a place that fosters attaching the art of living on the land that Rabelais liked to call ""the garden of France"". Its restoration pr..
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LOGIS Hôtel Boule d'Or Rest. At'able !
21-25, rue Rabelais. F - 37500 CHINON
Prix Prices from : 75 €
"The ""Boule d'Or"" is a former 18th century coaching inn located in the centre of town, opposite the river Vienne and 800m from the chateau of Chinon. Annie & Jean-Claude invite you to discover regional specialities made wit..
Restaurants Chinon
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L'Ardoise
42 r. Rabelais F - 37500 Chinon
Be sure to consult the suggestions on the slate board at L'Ardoise! Duck in a salt crust, steamed cod fillet with soy sauce, lemongrass and spices, truffle pancakes in season... Indulging his passion for Asia, the chef concocts well-crafted dishes wi..
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L'Océanic
13 r. Rabelais F - 37500 Chinon
The ocean breeze blows as far inland as Chinon! As its name suggests, this restaurant gives seafood pride of place. The chef prepares very fresh fish, adding a dash of originality, with a pinch of spice here and a hint of sweet and sour there. Good v..
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Ibis Styles
11 r. Digue-Saint-Jacques F - 37500 Chinon
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Les Années Trente
78 r. Voltaire F - 37500 Chinon
Trinkets, little paintings and photos from the 1930s contribute to the charm of this restaurant in Chinon's old town. Contemporary cuisine made with fresh ingredients.
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Au Chapeau Rouge
49 pl. du Gén. -de-Gaulle F - 37500 Chinon
Named after the red hats worn by the coach drivers of the royal mail. An apt name seeing as Chinon Château stands very close to this restaurant, which you will recognise by the fountain out front. The excellent cuisine remains faithful to the seasons..
