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Royal Fortress of Chinon: Entry Ticket + AR Tablet

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(179 verified reviews)•Operator: Tiqets International B.V.
A person holds a tablet displaying a medieval scene in front of a real medieval castle with a clear blue sky.
Last Admission30 min
Smartphone Tickets
Instant Ticket Delivery
Wheelchair Accessible
Best Times to VisitAfternoon
Audio GuideZH, NL, EN, FR, DE, IT, ES

About

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.

What's Included

  • Entrance to the Royal Fortress of Chinon
  • Histopad (available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch & Chinese)

Must Know

  • 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
  • During the Medieval days from August 3rd to 5th 2025, you’ll be asked to pay an additional fee on-site

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • Kids -7 join for free, please select a free ticket for them
  • Free tickets onsite: Jobseekers, journalists, ICOM members, accredited tour guides & staff of the Ministry of Culture (with valid ID)
2

On-site usage

Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance for pre-bought ticket holders.

Meeting Point

37500 Chinon, France, Chinon

GPS:47.16810, 0.23561

Reschedule and cancellation policy

These tickets are non-refundable. Cancellation and rescheduling are not possible for this experience.

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