The Loire Valley Castles

During your stay in Chinon, you'll have the opportunity to explore the region and discover its treasures. Among them are the Loire Valley châteaux. All around your accommodation, you'll find some of the most beautiful buildings from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, immersing you in history.

You're sure to find a castle that will charm you and make you want to return to Touraine. Visit the reception of your hotel near Chinon, and you'll learn everything you need to know about the castles to visit in the region.

Less than 20 minutes away

Very close to your accommodation, you will find, for example, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. Inspired by Benedictine architecture, it now houses a museum of modern art.

The Château du Rivau, located just 15 minutes from our establishment, invites you to discover its remarkable architecture, its keep and its royal stables.

In less than 20 minutes, you can also reach the Château d'Ussé, which overlooks the Indre and Loire rivers. It is said to have inspired Charles Perrault for the castle in Sleeping Beauty.

A 30-minute drive

We recommend visiting the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau. Built during the reign of François I, it stands in a magnificent setting: on a small island in the Indre river.

The Château de Langeais, built in the 15th century, allows you to immerse yourself in 1,000 years of history by visiting it.

Villandry and its gardens

In about forty kilometers, you will reach the Château de Villandry. Visit this building with its remarkable architecture and stroll through its gardens.

Immerse yourself in the Renaissance era, appreciate the 19th-century landscaped park and admire the French-style gardens. Villandry is sure to be unforgettable.