Chinon has over the past several years become a new home to Bradley's father and wife Julie. We are grateful to them for hosting us and pleased to be welcoming you in celebration at this idyllic corner of the world. 

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About Chinon

Chinon is a charming historic town in the heart of the Loire Valley, known for its medieval fortress, vineyards, and picturesque old town. Overlooking the Vienne River, Chinon has a rich history dating back to Roman times and is closely associated with Joan of Arc and French royal heritage. 

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Sights Nearby

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Royal Fortress of Chinon (Forteresse Royale de Chinon)

• Address: Rue Jeanne d’Arc, 37500 Chinon, France

• Medieval fortress overlooking the town, associated with Joan of Arc and the Plantagenets.

 

Château d’Azay-le-Rideau

• Address: Rue de Pineau, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau, France

• Renaissance château surrounded by water, about 25 minutes from Chinon.

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Château de Montsoreau – Museum of Contemporary Art

• Address: Passage du Marquis de Geoffre, 49730 Montsoreau, France

• Historic Loire riverside château transformed into a contemporary art museum housing the world’s largest collection of works by the conceptual collective Art & Language.

• Originally constructed in the 15th century and immortalized in The Lady of Montsoreau, the château today juxtaposes medieval architecture with radical contemporary installations from the Philippe Méaille Collection.​​​

 

Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud

• Address: 38 Rue Saint-Jean de l’Habit, 49590 Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, France

• Large medieval abbey complex, burial place of Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine.

 

Atelier Calder (Saché)

• Address: 22 Rue de la Fontaine, 37190 Saché, France

• Former studio of Alexander Calder, now an artists’ residency with occasional exhibitions.

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