Private Full Day Tour Check-out from Chinon
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a side-rant experience to discover beautifully preserved heritage treasures, such as the Fortress of Chinon, the castles of Villandry, Langeais, Ussé, or even Azay-le-Rideau, which you will visit. The most beautiful walk in Touraine will take you to see Crissay-sur-Manse, one of the most beautiful villages in France, or even little-known buildings, such as the Prieuré Saint-Léonard and the Eiffel bridge at Ile-Bouchard. The sidecar is undoubtedly the most suitable and original way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes. Very comfortable and accessible to everyone, it will be suitable for families, friends, looking for adventure or gentle transport.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Visit to the castle of Azay-le-Rideau
- Mandatory equipment (helmet and gloves)
- Pilot-guide
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
Discover the picturesque streets of the old town of Chinon, its half-timbered houses, its lively squares and its medieval atmosphere. The Royal Fortress of Chinon was built in the 10th century and was the site of many historical events. important. The medieval castle, which is the centerpiece, was the residence of King Henry II of England and his son Richard the Lionheart. It offers a panoramic view of the city and the Vienne valley.
The Saint-Léonard Priory has a history linked to the Christian faith and devotion to Saint Leonard. The place is often associated with Marian events which are said to have taken place in 1947. Four young girls claim to have had apparitions of the Virgin Mary there. These events led to local recognition of Marian devotion in this place. Since these apparitions, the Saint-Léonard Priory has become a place of pilgrimage for Catholics. The faithful come to pray there, light candles and participate in religious ceremonies.
Crissay-sur-Manse is classified among the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”. Visiting this village offers an authentic experience of French rural life, with its preserved architecture, tranquil ambiance and houses made of tuffeau stone, a local limestone. Its medieval castle is an emblematic element of the village. It was built in the 12th century and has impressive architecture.
Built in 1527, the castle of Azay-le-Rideau is a marvel of grace and whiteness, dominated by turrets which still recall the medieval era. Built partially on the Indre, this jewel has one of the first staircases with a straight banister - Italian style -, a decor and furniture of great richness which are distinguished by exceptional quality and a magnificent set of tapestries from the 16th and 17th centuries. Around the building, an 8 ha English-style park was created from 1810. Azay-le Rideau is also home to the Château de l'Islette, which housed the loves of Camille Claudel and Rodin.
The Château de Langeais, both a fortress and a princely residence, conceals multiple treasures: sculpted furniture, rich hangings, objects of art recall the life of the great lords. The reconstruction of the secret marriage of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany which marks the attachment of the duchy to the crown of France and the remains of the oldest stone keep located in the heart of the park take you back to the times of the Middle Ages.
Nicknamed the “Sleeping Beauty” castle, the Ussé castle was built from the 15th to the 18th century, on the banks of the Indre. The Château d'Ussé is the only private château of the great châteaux of the Loire to still be inhabited by the same family for more than two centuries. Furnished and inhabited by its owner, the Duke of Blacas, it also has beautiful French gardens and a Renaissance chapel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will find ourselves at the foot of the Joan of Arc statue. I will wait for you with your carriage
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- RETRO TOUR CHÂTEAUX DE LA LOIRE
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chinon
- Its from-price is 423% above the median of the 8 experiences we list in Chinon.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chinon
Chinon is a medieval town on the Vienne River in Touraine, under a royal fortress where Joan of Arc met the future Charles VII, in red-wine country.
Chinon lies along the north bank of the Vienne, its half-timbered houses and cobbled streets set beneath a long fortress ridge. The Forteresse royale has three linked castles, and it was here in 1429 that Joan of Arc met the Dauphin and urged him to be crowned. Henry II of England, the first Plantagenet king, died in the castle in 1189.
