in CHINON

Royal Fortress of Chinon

The fortress, with its majestic position overlooking the town, built by Count Thibaut I of Blois, invites the visitor into the heart of France’s and England’s history. The court of Henry II Plantagenet and Eleanor of Aquitaine was established here in the 12th century.
Description
After a colossal renovation project that lasted six years, 150 metres of ramparts were restored at the Chinon Royal Fortress and the logis royaux recovered their 15th century Touraine aspect. Interactive and entertaining, the modern museum display and stage design bring this historical site to life. What's more, there is a fabulous view of Rabelais' city and the Vienne valley.
We speak : French, English, Spanish, Italian

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 02:00 min.
Average length of group visit : 01:00 min.

opening

Opening hours from 01 March to 30 April 2025
MondayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 May to 31 August 2025
MondayOpen from 09:30 am to 07:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 07:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 07:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:30 am to 07:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:30 am to 07:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:30 am to 07:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:30 am to 07:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 September to 31 October 2025
MondayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 November to 31 December 2025
MondayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm

price

PricingMin.Max.
Full adult price
12,50 €Not communicated
Other rates
20 €24 €
Other rates
20 €25 €
Discount rate
10,50 €Not communicated
Group rate
10,50 €Not communicated
Other rates
11,50 €Not communicated

Free rate
(- 7 years old, unemployed)

Payment options

  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash
  • Money transfer

services

equipment

  • Bar / refreshment bar
  • Shop
  • Luggage storage
  • Play area
  • Hall hire
  • Parking
  • Catering on site
  • Wifi

animals friendly

Yes

accessibility

  • Hearing handicap
  • Mental handicap
  • Motor handicap
  • Visual handicap

advice

Address

2 rue du Château
37500 CHINON
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