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The Top 20 Attractions around Chinon

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Chinon. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Chinon is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Ussé Castle

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The construction of the Château d'Ussé began in the 15th century. Its architecture is original because it is based on a double inspiration: medieval and Renaissance.

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Langeais Bridge

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The Langeais bridge is an Eiffel bridge... Like the tower of the same name and the same engineer! It is both very resistant and fragile in winter if it freezes …

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Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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L'Islette Castle

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The Château de l'Islette's architecture is reminiscent of the Château de Azay-le-Rideau. Completed around 1530, it has always been maintained in perfect condition.
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Chinon Fortress

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History in brief
Antiquity: the site is strategically located on a promontory and has been inhabited for 3,000 years. It was not fortified until the end of the Roman Empire. …

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View of Ussé Castle

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Once upon a time, there was a castle with a magical aura, overlooking the Indre and the Loire… so beautiful that it inspired Charles Perrault to write Sleeping Beauty.

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Courtineau Valley and Troglodyte Houses

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The Courtineau valley is a valley located in the municipalities of Saint-Epain and Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, in the department of Indre-et-Loire, in the Center-Val de Loire region. Six kilometers long, it has …

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Bréhémont, a former annex of the parish church of Rivarennes, only became a parish in 1789. The church was built in 1843 in the neo-Gothic style. Three years later, five …

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Azay-le-Rideau Castle

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The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is built on an island in the middle of the Indre.

Its architecture and Franco-Italian design make it an emblematic castle of the 16th century.

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Royal Fortress of Chinon

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The Château de Chinon is of great importance in the history of France. It is in this place that Joan of Arc first meets the Dauphin (name given to the …

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