Motorhome area of Chinon (Indre et Loire)

Enjoy a pleasant stay along the Vienne river in Chinon, in the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Park, about 30 km from Saumur. Chinon has a rich heritage, witnessing its history since the Middle Ages. Start your visit with the majestic castle: a unique medieval monument in the Loire Valley where Joan of Arc met Henry VII in 1429 before liberating Orléans (open to visitors all year round). Its impressive architecture overlooks the city and offers a panorama of the river and the surrounding vineyards. As you stroll through the cobbled streets and half-timbered houses, explore the city and its local shops, taste the AOC Chinon and the local gastronomy: ‘’Rillons’’ and ‘’Rillettes’’ of Tours (potted meat), truffle and saffron… find it all at the market held every Thursday (Place Jeanne d’Arc). For those who love flea markets, there is one organised every third Sunday of the month (Promenade des Docteurs Mattraits). Chinon is ideally situated in the Loire Valley to visit the castles listed as World Heritage Sites, such as the Château d’Ussé (Sleeping Beauty’s Castle - 15 km), the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau (25 km), the Château de Langeais (30 km) and the Château de Saumur (30 km). A stopover in Chinon is perfect for hedonists and history lovers!