シノンの天然記念物・トップ6

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. Although this poor animal is no longer there, the forest is still home to numerous species of large and small wild animals (deer, roe deer, wild boar, foxes, etc.) and, exceptionally, also rare protected species of birds, amphibians and insects, such as the natterjack toad, the alpine rose-ball toad and even the middle spotted woodpecker (cousin of the great spotted woodpecker) and the sparrowhawk. The 5,140 hectare forest massif has a rich and varied flora, in which winter oaks, Scots pine, maritime pine and beech predominate.

Beautiful gardens and an art collection in the castle.

The cave houses in question were carved into sandy limestone, which was probably deposited in the Cretaceous period. You can see from the layered structures that they were shallow sea or coastal deposits.

Very nicely restored castle with an interesting art collection and beautiful gardens

Lovingly restored castle with an interesting art exhibition and beautiful gardens

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.

Enjoy the view of Chinon and beyond along this ridged path.

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 few large boulders and stones left behind, the different colored heather growing in the area is the most striking visual highlight.