Dear visitors,

From 21 July 2021, in accordance with government announcements, access to the Royal Fortress of Chinon
requires the presentation of a health certificate:

  • Certificate of negative PCR or antigenic test less than 48 hours old with QR Code.
  • Positive test certificate of at least 15 days and less than 6 months with QR Code.
  • Complete vaccination certificate with QR Code.

The conformity of the certificate will be checked at the entrance according to the sanitary rules in force.
The obligation of the "health pass" is postponed to 30 August for young people aged 12 to 17.

Together, let's continue to apply the barrier measures.



See you soon at the Royal Fortress of Chinon!

 

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A FORTRESS FOR CHILDREN

The site is accessible throughout for children and families are very welcome at the Royal Fortress of Chinon.

For children, a visit to a medieval fortress is always a source of imagination and adventure.  Models, interactive terminals and other mediation tools can be found around the Fortress, to accompany them in their discovery.

Activities and Histopad help younger visitors to develop their curiosity and share it with their family.

Ten rights of the kids

 

 

From July 3th to August 31st

 

Regular outdoor guided tours every day (30 minutes).
Only in French

 

La P'tite visite, new in 2021

Fancy to have a fun and sensory experience with your children?
The P'tite visite takes you and your family on a 30-minute discovery tour.
What is the purpose of a castle? Who lives there? Why is it all broken up?
Let yourself be surprised...

Every day at 11am
Only on reservation: +33 (0)2 47 93 13 45 (15 people maximum).
Only in French


Discover the art of war in the Middle Ages, through our  daily activities:

 


Bricole and trebuchet

Firing demonstrations with our reproductions of war machines.
Only in French


De taille et d'estoc, new in 2021

Presentation of the weapons, gestures and postures used in medieval fencing.
This art of fighting with long swords was reserved for the princes and knights of the Middle Ages.

Every day at 4pm, one or the other of the two activities.
No reservation required
Only in French

 


Dates:  Every day from July, 3th to August, 31st 2021     


Public: Suitable for all

Price: Included in Admission price

 

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