Royal Fortress of Chinon Medieval Castle Entry Ticket

Step into a 10th-century fortress above the Vienne River, where Joan of Arc met Charles VII in 1429. Explore medieval grounds, towers and hidden corners, with panoramic views across the river.

• Explore the fortress’s history through interactive exhibits with a Histopad
• Discover areas inaccessible to visitors with limited mobility through immersive videos and descriptions

What's Included

• Admission to the Royal Fortress of Chinon
• Guide speaking Chinese, English, Spanish, German, French, Italian or Dutch
• Histopad with paid admission

Important details

• Children aged 0–6 enter free and require an accompanying paying adult
• Free admission is available on site for jobseekers, journalists, International Council of Museums members, accredited tour guides and Ministry of Culture staff. Bring valid ID to claim it
• Wheelchair and stroller access is available, but some fortress areas are inaccessible to visitors with limited mobility
• Dogs are not permitted
• If you enter free, use of a Histopad costs €5 on site and is not included in the listed price
• Opening hours are daily, 09:30–17:00, with last admission 30 minutes before closing. Hours and closure dates may change