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Aire de Chinon

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Camping-cariste

Adresse

6bis Rue René Cassin
37500 Chinon
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
France
Itinéraire

Tarifs

10min of water +1h electrici
2€

Nombre d'emplacements

Total
1 places

Liens utiles

Visit Chinon : castle, wines & medieval atmosphere

Équipements et services

Vidange
Ravitaillement en eau
Raccordement électrique
Prises 16A
Lavage véhicule
Laverie
Éclairages nocturnes
Moyens de paiement
Pièces
Jetons

Description

In the heart of Chinon, on rue René Cassin, the motorhome area located by the Super U station welcomes you year-round: compact and practical, it offers a reserved spot and easy access. You will find a drinking water point, a waste-water emptying area, an electrical hookup and a laundry at the wash centre side for your vehicle. Nearby: the Super U about 800 m away and the town centre at ~2.5 km (markets Thursday and Sunday mornings). Take the opportunity to discover local specialties — rillons and rillettes from Touraine, Chinon wines (cabernet franc grape), Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine AOC goat cheese, river fish, the filled fouée and the winemaker’s tart from Maison Ayrolle.

Tourisme

Chinon (Indre-et-Loire, France)

Chinon is a medieval town set on a bend of the Vienne, famous for its history linked to the Hundred Years' War and its vineyards. The landscape combines a hilltop fortress, tuffeau stone houses and troglodyte cellars carved into the riverbank. The town retains the charm of old stone, narrow streets and lively squares in season. It is a popular stop for those combining heritage, wine tourism and walks along the water.

Heritage and history

The Royal Fortress of Chinon overlooks the town; it was a strategic point of the Kingdom of France in the Middle Ages. It was here that, according to historical sources, Joan of Arc met Charles VII in 1429, a pivotal act in the reconquest of royal power. Old Chinon offers medieval lanes and tuffeau houses that tell several centuries of continuous occupation.

Wines and gastronomy

The vineyard of AOC Chinon produces mainly red and rosé wines from Cabernet Franc, often fruity and spicy with varying aging potential. There are family estates and troglodyte cellars where you can taste wines and local products. The town center bistros offer simple regional dishes that pair well with these wines.

Nature and landscapes

The valley of the Vienne offers quiet walks along the quays and viewpoints from the fortress. The wine-covered slopes, alternating vines and stone walls, create a landscape typical of Indre-et-Loire. Nearby banks and paths invite hiking and cycling.

Not to miss

  • Royal Fortress of Chinon: visit the ramparts and the historic site.
  • Old quarter: stroll through medieval streets and tuffeau houses.
  • Troglodyte cellars: explore the cellars and underground architecture.
  • AOC Chinon tasting: introduction to Cabernet Franc wines at a local estate.

Points d'intérêt

Événements

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