Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Indre-et-Loire which includes a garden
Indre-et-Loire which includes a small town or village
Indre-et-Loire featuring a small town or village
Indre-et-Loire showing a coastal town
Indre-et-Loire

Popular places to visit

Indre-et-Loire which includes heritage architecture

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Royal Fortress of Chinon is just one of the places to see in Chinon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Royal Fortress of Chinon
Indre-et-Loire showing heritage architecture

Forteresse Royale de Chinon

Restored to past splendor, this medieval fort brightens the Chinon skyline with its battlements. From the summit, marvel at a stunning view of the riverside village.

Forteresse Royale de Chinon

Château de la Grille

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Château de la Grille during your travels to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Château de la Grille

Maison de la Riviere

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Maison de la Riviere during your trip to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Maison de la Riviere

Domaine Couly-Dutheil

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Domaine Couly-Dutheil during your travels to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Domaine Couly-Dutheil

Maison Couly Dutheil

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Maison Couly Dutheil during your travels to Chinon. Amble around the area's gardens or seek out its cycling trails.

Maison Couly Dutheil

Activities

Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch

AU$569
per adult
Chinon: Bicycle Tour of Saumur Wineries with Picnic Lunch
From Saumur: Loire Valley Private 2-Day Wine Cycling Trip

From Saumur: Loire Valley Private 2-Day Wine Cycling Trip

AU$1,520
per adult
From Saumur: Loire Valley Private 2-Day Wine Cycling Trip
Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon

Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon

AU$711
per traveller
Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon
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Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

Campanile Saumur

Campanile Saumur

3 out of 5
Rond-Point De Bournan Bagneux, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire
The price is AU$128 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$128
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wine Cellar Louis de Grenelle ...
7.6/10 Good! (467 reviews)
"Motel 3.5 km out of town. Big hill if bike riding. My room was on the carpark. All fine. Very clean. Won’t win any design awards but was a traditional nicely run motel. Nice staff."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2024

Campanile Saumur
ibis Styles Chinon

ibis Styles Chinon

3 out of 5
11 Rue de la Digue St. Jacques, Chinon, Indre-et-Loire
The price is AU$202 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$202
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Chinon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Maison de la Riviere and Royal Fortress ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
"The room was not the best, bathroom required renovation and in general service could be improved, in fact we stayed for 2 nights and nobody cleaned our room after the first day... we returned in our room around midnight and we found it as it was at 10 am"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2023

ibis Styles Chinon
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur

11 Rue des Carabiniers de Monsieur, Saumur
The price is AU$139 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$139
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Cavalry Museum and Maison de Vin are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Die Zimmer liegen in einer Seniorenresidenz sehr zentral in Saumur. Die Zimmer sind sehr neu und insgesamt sehr groß und komfortabel. Man kann das Auto sehr gut überdacht parken und kann fußläufig alles schnell erreichen. Sehr netter Empfang. Alles wunderbar."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Saumur
Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims

Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims

4 out of 5
Route des Trois Moutiers, Morton, Les-Trois-Moutiers
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Les-Trois-Moutiers. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Aqua Mundo Water Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Espace top pour les enfants"

Reviewed on 6 Sep. 2024

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Center Parcs Le Bois aux Daims
Fontevraud L'Ermitage

Fontevraud L'Ermitage

4 out of 5
38 Rue Jean de l'Habit, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, Maine-et-Loire
The price is AU$238 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$238
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Fontevraud-l'Abbaye. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (349 reviews)
"Superb accommodation. Beautifully considered mix of the old and the new. I have stayed her a number of times and LOVE it. The greatest pleasure was to have sole access to the whole Abbaye when the public left. MAGICAL. The erastuiarant is also very special."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Fontevraud L'Ermitage
Hotel Kyriad Saumur

Hotel Kyriad Saumur

3 out of 5
23 Rue Daille, Saumur, Maine-et-Loire
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$153 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$153
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Saumur. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Maison de Vin and Cavalry Museum are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
Great Stay.
"Great convenient stop over. Staff very friendly and helpful and great breakfast."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Hotel Kyriad Saumur
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