2 days in Chinon Itinerary

On the banks of the Vienne River, Chinon offers access to a rich wine area in the Loire Valley.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): do a tasting at Chateau du Petit Thouars and then contemplate the long history of Fontevraud L'Abbaye Royale. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Chateau d'Usse, step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Langeais, and then step into the grandiose world of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau.

For ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Chinon tour builder.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport, Nantes Atlantique Airport and La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Chinon can reach 54°F, while at night they dip to 39°F.