Chinon Castle

Chinon, France

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Wheelchair access: Partly accessible
Phone: +33 2 47 93 13 45

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Perched on the north bank of the Vienne in central France, the Château de Chinon is a stone castle founded by Theobald I, Count of Blois, and acquired by the counts of Anjou in the 11th century. Henry II of England seized it in 1156 and made it a favored royal residence; most of the surviving structure dates from his reign until his death there in 1189. The castle fell to King Philip II of France in 1205 after a lengthy siege and remained under French control thereafter. It served as a residence for Charles VII in the 15th century before becoming a prison in the latter 16th century, and housed imprisoned Knights Templar during the early 14th century. Recognized as a historical monument in 1840, the castle was restored in the early 21st century at a cost of €14.5 million and now operates as a museum under the management of the Indre-et-Loire General Council, drawing visitors as a major tourist attraction.

Type: castle, château
Materials: stone
Heritage: classified historical monument
Place: Chinon, France

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