5 days in Chinon Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau de Langeais (in Langeais), Chateau de Villandry (in Villandry) and Puy du Fou (in Les Epesses). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, see the interesting displays at Musee des Blindes, do a tasting at Pierre et Bertrand Couly, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo de La Fleche.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Chinon online trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport, Nantes Atlantique Airport and La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport. August in Chinon sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.