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Tourism in Chinon
Are you looking for a hotel in Chinon to get away from it all while staying in the Centre Val de Loire? Welcome to the Brit Hotel Chinon Le Lion D'Or! The ideal accommodation for enjoying Chinon and the surrounding area!
Your hotel in Chinon
Are you looking for a hotel in Chinon with a calm, relaxing and easily accessible atmosphere? Then you've come to the right place!
The Brit Hotel Chinon- Le Lion D'Or is ideally located for your stay in Chinon. Situated in the city centre, just 10 minutes' walk from the train station and close to a free car park where you can park with complete peace of mind, it's ideally placed for you to make the most of Chinon and the surrounding area.
What's more, if you're keen on walks by the water, the Vienne River, just a stone's throw from the hotel, offers the perfect setting for observing the landscapes of the Vienne Valley. Make the most of it!
Visit Chinon
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chinon is a real treasure trove for lovers of wine, history and the countryside.
Its Royal Fortress, built in the 10th century, offers an uninterrupted view over the town and bears witness to its past as a royal residence. Just like the cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and ancient churches that have preserved traces of Chinon's past.
For wine lovers, many estates and vineyards are open to the public, such as the Domaine de la Bonnelière in Chinon, which offers guided tours and a tasting session at the end of the visit. The local winegrowers will be proud to show you their winegrowing heritage and help you discover the different terroirs and expressions of Chinon wine.
Finally, for those of you who love the countryside and nature, Chinon offers walks along the river Vienne, where you can take in the magnificent scenery overlooking the Vienne valley. For the more active, there are numerous cycle paths winding through the vineyards and picturesque villages of the region.
When you stay in Chinon, you'll soon realise that its authentic charm will leave no one indifferent!
What to do around Chinon ?
Our hotel in Chinon is ideally located for exploring the many châteaux of the Loire Valley that bear witness to the Renaissance period, such as Château d'Ussé, also known as Sleeping Beauty's castle, which will plunge you into the famous story of the princess, Château d'Azay-Le-Rideau and Château du Rivau. All within easy reach of Chinon!
Numerous estates and vineyards are open to visitors, including Domaine Charles Joguet, Domaine de la Noblaie, Domaine Bernard Baudry and Domaine Olga Raffault, all less than 15 minutes from Chinon! Wine lovers, this is for you!
Last but not least, get to know famous French authors such as François Rabelais and Honoré de Balzac by visiting the museums dedicated to them. These places of culture near Chinon are the perfect way to immerse yourself in the stories of these great French authors!
So don't hesitate to book your stay at the Brit Hotel Chinon - Le Lion D'Or and make the most of Chinon and the surrounding area!