Visit to the Royal Fortress
Royal Fortress of Chinon - Cultural Tours Description : Discover the Royal Fortress of Chinon , an iconic site of medieval history, by passing through the Clock Tower , the gateway to your journey into the past. Inside, the Joan of Arc Museum immerses you…
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Royal Fortress of Chinon
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Royal Fortress of Chinon - Cultural Tours
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Discover the Royal Fortress of Chinon , an iconic site of medieval history, by passing through the Clock Tower , the gateway to your journey into the past. Inside, the Joan of Arc Museum immerses you in the epic story of the famous heroine. Continue your exploration through the castle's living quarters , where Flemish tapestries and period furniture are displayed, illustrating daily life in the Middle Ages.
The fortress's various towers offer breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings. The ramparts , the bridge over dry moats , and the watchtower allow visitors, especially younger ones, to immerse themselves in the era of knights and imagine themselves in the shoes of the castle's defenders.
The Royal Fortress of Chinon can be visited independently, using a HistoPad tablet or a guidebook. Thanks to HistoPad technology, the experience of exploring the Royal Fortress of Chinon is dramatically enhanced with 360° 3D reconstructions. The HistoPad tablet is included in the ticket price and is available in 9 languages.
Prices and Visiting Days:
The Royal Fortress of Chinon is open all year round, except for December 25th and January 1st.
The visiting hours are as follows:
- January-February-November-December: 9:30am-5pm
- March-April and September-October: 9:30am-6pm
- May 1st - August 31st: 9:30am-7pm
- Ticket office/shop closes 30 minutes before the site closes.
Prices:
- Full price : €12.50
- Reduced rate (groups of 10 or more, students, disabled persons, tourist passports): €10.50
- Free for children under 7
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Royal Fortress of Chinon
Chinon The Warrior and Her King.
Overlooking the city, the fortress built by Count Thibaut I of Blois evokes the era when the histories of France and England were closely intertwined: the court of Henry II Plantagenet and Eleanor of Aquitaine established itself there in the 12th century. Philip Augustus, victor over John Lackland, occupied the site in 1205 and had a keep built. In 1429, in the great hall of the residence, the historic meeting between Joan of Arc and the Dauphin, the future King Charles VII, took place.
Visitors pass through the Clock Tower, where the Joan of Arc Museum illustrates her epic story. They then enter the residences, comprised of four rooms housing Flemish tapestries and furniture depicting daily life in the medieval period. Discovering a fortified castle—exploring its towers and ruins, the ramparts, the bridge over dry moats, and the watchtower—allows young visitors to imagine themselves in the time of knights. An exciting visit for all ages, enhanced by a video recounting the history of the royal fortress.
