Château de Chinon
Videos
The Château de Chinon is a château located on the north bank of the river Vienne in Chinon, central France. It was founded by Theobald I, Count of Blois. In the 11th century the castle became the prop
Château de Chinon from the south
The castle viewed from the Eleanor of Aquitaine bridge over the Vienne
La Tour de l'Horloge (the clock tower)
The Tour du Coudray, a keep built during the reign of Philip Augustus and used as a prison in the early 14th century
Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Videos
The châteaux of the Loire Valley are part of the architectural heritage of the historic towns of Amboise, Angers, Blois, Chinon, Montsoreau, Orléans, Saumur, and Tours along the river Loire in France.
Château de Chinon
…château do not survive to the same extent, and in many cases little more can be said about them than the location of their foundations and possible use. Châteaux of the Loire Valley List of castles in France…
Château de Montsoreau
Amboise Le Chateau
Château de Blois 05
Château de Chambord