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Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon
Thizay

View of Château de Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Thizay

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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Chinon
Thizay

View of Château de Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Thizay

Moderate

3.2

(6)

34

riders

View of Château de Chinon – Royal Fortress of Chinon loop from Thizay

02:02

29.9km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.1 km for 77 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.69 km

View of Château de Chinon

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can see the whole castle.
On July 14th there will be an illumination for the national holiday.

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2

8.71 km

Nice location to take a break here. Picnic benches are set up in the shaded area. The terrace of the summer bar La Guinguette has a nice view of the river Vienne and the Royal Fort of Chinon.

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3

9.45 km

Place of laughter and tears.
The theatre is located in the heart of Chinon and dates from 1922. It is one of the oldest theatres in France with a balcony that is still in use.

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4

9.59 km

Chinon Tourist Office

Highlight • Rest Area

The Tourist Office of Azay-Chinon Val de Loire welcomes you all year round to discover our city.

A must to save time here. Well prepared means no regrets about lost time.

Opening hours
From 1 July to 31 August
: Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00.
Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00.


From 2 May to 30 June and from 1 to 31 September : Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. From

1 October to 30 April
: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00.
Closed on Sundays and public holidays / Sunday and Easter Monday: from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.

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5

10.1 km

Royal Fortress of Chinon

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Chinon is of great importance in the history of France. It is in this place that Joan of Arc first meets the Dauphin (name given to the one who is not yet king) future King of France Charles VII from whom she asks for an army. Chinon is also the city of the author François Rabelais French humanist writer of the Renaissance, born at La Devinière in Seuilly, near Chinon (in the former province of Touraine), in 1483 or 1494 according to the sources, and died in Paris on April 9, 1553. He is the author among others of Pantagruel, it is to say if one eats and drinks well there! Chinon wine is one of the strongest in the Loire, which has a reputation in general for being fairly light wines. The city center is most pleasant. To visit the castle, consult the following website: forteressechinon.fr/fr

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6

10.7 km

Chinon Fortress

Highlight • Castle

7

16.0 km

Great bike path on the Vienne. In parts it runs right along the shore, so you have great views of the river landscape.

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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.11 km

3.47 km

2.07 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

8.66 km

6.05 km

415 m

192 m

163 m

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Sunday 8 November

14°C

6°C

47 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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