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The Top 7 Natural Monuments around Chinon

Chinon’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7

beautiful natural monuments around Chinon. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 10, 2025

Courtineau Valley and Troglodyte Houses

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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On this small bucolic path, enjoy a panoramic view of the suburbs of Chinon.

Above all, in the old tufa quarries that dig the cliff, discover the troglodyte houses.

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It is the site of a Roman camp dating from the Iron Age which, until its demolition, was a unique megalithic site in the region of Chinon. Apart from the …

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At the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne is Candes-Saint-Martin, a small typical village, a former fishing port which enjoys a unique panorama of these two rivers.

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One thing is for sure: don't worry, you can cycle in the Chinon forest without the risk of encountering a single wolf. The last wolf was shot in Cheillé in 1789.

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Just enjoy the great current of the Loire.
Small beaches or picnic benches give you the opportunity to take a breather.

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Lovingly restored castle with an interesting art exhibition and beautiful gardens

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