Chateau de Chinon Location / Geography High upon a steep escarpment above the Vienne, a small branch of the great Loire River, emerge the battered but noble ruins of one of the oldest and most historic castles in France- Chinon. The city of Chinon is filled with lush green meadows and game filled forests, that from the earliest times it was known as “ the garden of France.” This is the region where Francois Rabelais passed his …showed first 75 words of 1016 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1016 total…chateau du "Milieu". While crossing the gardens, you can notice the tour des "Chiens" on your left: it used to be the kennel of the royal dogs. These are the only parts of the castle that remain today. Most of the interior of the castle is destroyed. 01/04 to30/09: 9:00-7:00 01/10 to 31/12: 9:00-12:00 / 2:00-5: 01/04 to30/09: 9:00-7:00 Opening hours in 2001: 01/10 to 31/03: 9:3Opening hours in 2001: 01/10 to 31/03: 9:30-12:30 / 2:00-5:30 01/04 to30/09: 9:00-7:00 01/10 to 31/12: 9:00-12:00 / 2:00-5:00 Closed: 25/12 and 01/010-12:30 / 2:00-5:30 01/04 to30/09: 9:00-7:00