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Ticket to the Royal Fortress of Chinon

Forteresse Royale de Chinon, 2 Rue du Château, 37500 Chinon, France, Chinon, France

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Overview

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Chinese

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Royal Fortress of Chinon is one of the few medieval sites in the Loire Valley. Come and visit the castle of Chinon and lift the veil on French history secrets through the adventures of Jeanne d'Arc and Richard Coeur de Lion.Take the time to visit this heritage and follow in the footsteps of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henri II of England, and Joan of Arc with the use of HistoPad! Travel back through to the Middle Ages with a spectacular virtual 360° experience in the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries.Enjoy an informative experience for adults and fun activity for children who can take part in a treasure hunt! Treasure hunters will receive a reward by email. Bigger kids can also take a medieval selfie with virtual costumes to dress up in with the HistoPad.

What to remember

Important info

The interactive tour with the HistoPad is available in 9 languages: French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, and Russian
The languages spoken on-site are French and English
Proof of identity may be requested at the ticket counter
Suitable for people with mobility impairments
Dogs are forbidden except outside (held on a leash)
Possibility to eat near the site at Le Lysandre

What's included

Interactive tour with the HistoPad. Treasure hunt for children. Entrance ticket

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Explore a medieval fortress in the Loire Valley with a HistoPad. Immerse yourself in the history secrets of France and England. Be captivated by the stories of important figures of the Middle Ages

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.

Provider

Conseil Départemental d'Indre-et-Loire

Meeting Point

Please present your voucher at the reception of the castle. The fortress is a 20-minute walk from Chinon station and a 5-minute drive. Bus: line B, from Chinon station to the Ccemetery (5 min from the fortress).