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Royal Fortress of Chinon: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
Bring a medieval castle to life using a histopad!
Provider:Tiqets International B.V.
Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL
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Last admission:
30 minutes before closing
Wheelchair accessible
An immersive tour is available, with attractive videos and descriptions of the parts of the Fortress that cannot be accessed by visitors with limited mobility
Live guide:
Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Audio guide:
Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Instant ticket delivery
Smartphone tickets accepted
Last admission:
30 minutes before closing
Audio guide:
Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
An immersive tour is available, with attractive videos and descriptions of the parts of the Fortress that cannot be accessed by visitors with limited mobility
Instant ticket delivery
Live guide:
Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Smartphone tickets accepted
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What's included
Entrance to the Royal Fortress of Chinon
Histopad (available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch & Chinese)
Important information
* Visitors benefiting from free admission to the venue have to pay a €5 fee for the Histopad
* Luggage and baby stroller storage available onsite
* Dogs are not allowed
- Dive into centuries-old history at a fortress in the Loire Valley with a majestic position overlooking the town
- Climb the giant towers around the fortress and enjoy artsy activities outside, like celebrations and live performances
- Learn about famous historical figures who passed through the fortress, like Richard the Lionheart and Joan of Arc
Built on top of a rocky hill, the 10th-century Royal Fortress of Chinon was, in 1429, the venue for a historic meeting between Joan of Arc and the future king of France, Charles VII. Feel history unravel as you walk this huge medieval castle and its vast grounds on the banks of the Vienne river.
Climb its numerous towers and follow the circuit through the fortress using a histopad in seven languages! Discover the unlikely icons of history who once lived here.
Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance for pre-bought ticket holders.
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
- Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
- Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
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Mathilde,
France
01 Feb 2024
Excellent
Excellente visite très interactive et intéressante
Royal Fortress of Chinon
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Sylvie,
France
04 Jan 2024
Excellent
Le site est facile d’accès et le qrcode permet de trouver rapidement les reservations
Royal Fortress of Chinon
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Wayne,
United States
21 Jul 2021
Excellent
Wonderful 3 hours
Royal Fortress of Chinon
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