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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!
Activities in Chinon
Walk with sled dogs
A ride with sled dogs is possible to live a unique experience. You will be able to guide these Nordic dogs and enjoy the magnificent landscapes that this region offers.
Les Prenats , 37120 Braslou
07 50 89 82 00
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Animated Museum of Wine and Cooperage
The Museum of Wine and Cooperage was opened on June 1st 1979 by a native of Chinon. Inside this museum, you can find tools from the last century, which come to life thanks to the action of 14 automatons.
12, Rue Voltaire, 37500 Chinon
02 47 93 25 63
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Chinon Forest
Beautiful walks and bike rides are possible in the state forest of Chinon. You will be able to walk in any season on the forest roads for cyclists or in the undergrowth for walkers.
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Hot air balloon flight over Chinon
Take off in a hot-air balloon near Saumur and enjoy a unique view on the surroundings of Chinon! During this hot air balloon flight from Chinon, near the Royal Fortress and the Vienne river, you will have the chance to fly over the Loire-Anjou-Tourai
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Les 4 saisons CHINON Magasin produits de la Ferme Bregeolles
37500 La Mothe Clermault,
The Caves Painctes
The Caves Painctes are located in the historic heart of Chinon. It is a place of pilgrimage for the admirers of Rabelais. The galleries have not been modified since the 16th century and the galleries go under the Fortress of Chinon.
Impasse des Caves Painctes, 37500 Chinon
02 47 93 30 44
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Ride in a gyropod
"e-Follow me" offers you an original ride. A fun and simple way to discover the city and its surroundings aboard these electric vehicles that allow you to move like a pedestrian, but faster and more quietly.
4 Bis, Rue du commerce, 37500 Chinon
06 88 73 88 69
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Stroll on Jeanne d'Arc square
In the heart of the city of Chinon, you can discover the statue of Joan of Arc on horseback. The statue was inaugurated in 1893 and refers to Joan of Arc's entry into Chinon on March 6, 1429. History tells us that she practiced "quintaine" here.
Place Jeanne d'Arc, 37500 Chinon
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Royal Fortress of Chinon
The Royal Fortress of Chinon is an emblematic monument of the medieval period in the Loire Valley. The fortress welcomed Jeanne d'Arc and it is here that she met Charles VII before liberating Orleans.
2 Rue du Château, 37500 Chinon
02 47 93 13 45
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Canoeing in Chinon
In Chinon, you will have the possibility to go down the Vienne river in canoe-kayak. You can discover a variety of landscapes while practicing a sport activity, at your own pace. For those who are new to canoeing, a guide can accompany you.
Quai Danton, 37500 Chinon
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Accrobranche
Saint Benoit Aventure proposes several types of activities around the accrobranche. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned climber, there is something for everyone. 17 courses are proposed and go from the simple initiation to the course "The warriors".
D139, 37500 Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
06 89 07 18 96
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Castle of Crissay
This ancient châtellenie belonging to the Bouchard island and the achevêché of Tours has kept the ruins of its 15th century castle. The castle contains the tomb of Katerine du Bellay, cousin of the poet Joachim du Bellay.
7, rue du château, 37220 Crissay-sur-Manse
06 22 63 44 93
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