Many activities are available to you, to do with family, friends, as a couple …
The Royal Fortress of Chinon
The royal fortress of Chinon is located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the right bank of the Vienne and the city. This medieval fortress, remarkable for its size, dominates the whole of the old town, which developed below, along its entire length, its walls following the contour of the rocky outcrop.
Medieval quarter
Ancient fortified town on the edge of Vienne, Chinon can be discovered by strolling along its many alleys with its beautiful half-timbered houses. Don’t miss rue Voltaire with its famous Maison Rouge, located next to the Carroi-Musée, Chinon’s art and history museum
Veron Ecomuseum
In the heart of the Loire Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Véron ecomuseum, recognized as a “Musée de France”, reveals the secrets of an exceptional territory.
CHINON, land of vines
Chinon contains something that other wines do not. Humanism initiated by Rabelais, the ingredient that binds all the others together. Opening a bottle of Chinon is drinking a “Vin loyal à Rabelais”, the essence of the appellation!
Music festivals
Many festivals and events take place throughout the year: Chinon in Jazz, Chinon in fanfares, Voyages en guitar …
Les Chateaux
Welcome to a worldwide spot gathering over a hundred kilometers, most of the great châteaux of the Loire! Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chinon, Le Clos Lucé, Langeais, Loches, Villandry … Almost fifty châteaux welcome you most of the year. Lively, fun, cultural, the tours are suitable for everyone, as a family, as a couple or with friends, with the same warm attention.
The troglodyte valley of Goupillières
All the authenticity of the troglodytes in the Loire Valley, do not miss the fabulous Sunday of Amélie, with the guided tour program, country meal at Fouées Tourangelles …
Maurice Dufresne Museum
A journey through time, for young and old, where you will discover more than 3000 extraordinary inventions!
Le Clan (Chinon Loisirs Activités Nature)
Le CLAN offers you a vast range of activities, canoeing, bicycle rental and much more, it is located 100m from the campsite.
The Loire by bike
The great châteaux of Amboise, the vineyards of Montlouis-sur-Loire, the pretty town of Tours, the gardens of Villandry, the châteaux of Langeais or Azay-le-Rideau, the royal fortress of Chinon… when preparing your getaway in Touraine along the Loire à Vélo, in addition to the distances to be covered, do not forget to spare yourself time to visit. You will need it!