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Mathilde,  France France
01 Feb 2024
Excellent
Excellente visite très interactive et intéressante
Royal Fortress of Chinon
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Sylvie,  France France
04 Jan 2024
Excellent
Le site est facile d’accès et le qrcode permet de trouver rapidement les reservations
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Wayne,  United States United States
21 Jul 2021
Excellent
Wonderful 3 hours
Royal Fortress of Chinon

About: Royal Fortress of Chinon

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The Royal Fortress of Chinon (Château de Chinon) is a strategically built 10th-century fortress overlooking the town of Chinon in the Loire Valley, France. It was founded by Count Theobald I of Blois and remains a poignant reminder of France's and England's complex history.

Thursday 09:30 - 18:00
Friday 09:30 - 18:00
Saturday 09:30 - 18:00
Sunday 09:30 - 18:00
Monday 09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00
Royal Fortress of Chinon
37500 Chinon, France, 37500, Chinon
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