
Chinon Fortress tours and tickets

Ticket to the Royal Fortress of Chinon
Book your skip-the-line ticket to the Royal Fortress of Chinon and discover French history through the adventures of Jeanne d'Arc and Richard Coeur de Lion.
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The inside story
Overlooking the River Vienne in the Loire Valley is where you can find the Royal Fortress of Chinon, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You won’t be able to miss the medieval castle as it towers over Chinon. Step back in time as you explore inside, wander around the rooms and even climb its towers! Discover some of the most important French history and follow in the footsteps of famous figures such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henri II of England and Joan of Arc - what connection did she have with the castle? You’ll get an insight into the lives of people who have marked this site.