What's Old Town Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not check out Old Town? Places like Forteresse Royale de Chinon and Château de la Grille are just a little farther away. The neighborhood features views of the countryside. Château de Ligre and Maison de la Riviere are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Old Town
Flying to:
- Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley), 28.8 mi (46.3 km) from Old Town
Things to See and Do in and around Old Town
Things to See near Old Town:
- Royal Fortress of Chinon (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
- Forteresse Royale de Chinon (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- Château de Sonnay (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
- Rabelais Museum (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- Chapelle Ste-Radegonde (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
Things to Do near Old Town:
- Château de la Grille (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- Château de Ligre (4.6 mi/7.3 km away)
- Maison de la Riviere (0.3 mi/0.4 km away)
- Domaine Couly-Dutheil (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Pierre et Bertrand Couly (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chinon?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 66°F)
- Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 43°F)
- Rainiest months: December, October, November, May (average 3 inches of rainfall)