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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. Middle Ages: in 1154, the new King of England, Henry II Plantagenet, became ruler of an empire stretching from Scotland to the Pyrenees and made Chinon his continental capital. He had a large palace built next to the fortress, which has now disappeared. In 1189, abandoned by his sons, Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland, and fleeing from the King of France, he eventually died there. Philippe Auguste had the defensive Tour du Coudray built there after the siege of 1205. Renaissance: in 1454, the fortress became the main residence of Queen Marie d'Anjou, who lived there without her husband. She spent lavishly on decorating the house to her taste. From the 16th century onwards, the fortress was gradually abandoned and fell into disrepair. Despite the dangerous nature of the terrain, it became a public promenade in 1824 and was listed as a monument in 1840. The restoration of the estate began in 1854 thanks to the efforts of the writer Prosper Mérimée. Source: https://loirelovers.fr/en/visit-royal-fort-chinon/

In the Rue de la Brèche you can use the Coteau lift. Two lifts are at your disposal to quickly bridge the height meters. Know that it can be very busy here at times. How easy can you have it.

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.

Tough calf biter. Here you know why there are gears on your bike.

Situated on the banks of the Indre, from the bridge you have a beautiful view of the site and the beautiful 16th century mill.

A small bridge over the river always invites you to slow down for a moment. Enjoy the current and life on and around the water.

In the heart of Touraine, in an enchanting setting where the delicate white of the tuffeau stone and the ever-changing green of the Indre River blend harmoniously, L'Islette welcomes you. The Renaissance château, nestled in the arms of the Indre River, is now home to the current owners. They are happy to share their home with visitors and show them the rooms currently occupied. In this way, they combine history and modernity to create a 21st-century château. L'Islette, where Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin were frequent guests and sheltered their passionate love life, invites you to be swept away by the romantic charm of the Indre Valley. Source: https://www.chateaudelislette.fr/

Nice village on the banks of the Loire. Cosy terraces invite you to take a break. Enjoy the beautiful view.