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Place of laughter and tears. The theatre is located in the heart of Chinon and dates from 1922. It is one of the oldest theatres in France with a balcony that is still in use.

The Tourist Office of Azay-Chinon Val de Loire welcomes you all year round to discover our city. A must to save time here. Well prepared means no regrets about lost time. Opening hours From 1 July to 31 August : Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00. Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. From 2 May to 30 June and from 1 to 31 September : Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. From 1 October to 30 April : Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays / Sunday and Easter Monday: from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.

The bronze statue stands on a high square base of Chauvigny stone and is decorated on the front and sides with bronze bas-reliefs. Rabelais, writer, humanist, doctor and clergyman, is depicted as a doctor wearing a beret and sitting in an armchair. The sides of the base are decorated with figures engraved in carved leather: Hippocrates, Galen and Rabelais performing an operation, Gargantua and Pantagruel. Source: https://pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/palissy/IM37002204

Nice location to take a break here. Picnic benches are set up in the shaded area. The terrace of the summer bar La Guinguette has a nice view of the river Vienne and the Royal Fort of Chinon.

A must-see: the Happy-culteurs of Champigny sur Veude (the station).

Beautiful gardens and an art collection in the castle.

Integrated into the landscape of the Châteaux du Val de Loire, the Château du Rivau is a medieval fortress built in the 15th century from foundations dating back to the 13th century. Le Rivau is renowned for its stables from the 15th century when they were still only made of wood. Knowing its reputation for its steeds, Joan of Arc stopped at Rivau and came to look for combat horses in 1429 before joining the siege of Orléans. But the castle is especially famous for its gardens (labeled “Remarkable Garden”) evoking legendary tales and stories. Hidden behind a tree-lined enclosure, it is partially visible from this side of the road.

Chinon lives from its historical heritage and especially from its castle. On July 14th, a wonderful fireworks display can be viewed from the bridge over the Venant. An unforgettable experience!