Located in the heart of the Val de Loire area and of the Regional Natural Park Loire - Anjou - Touraine, the Chinon area lies between two rivers, the royal Loire and the majestic Vienne.
The surrounding, countryside, particularly the lower valley of the Vienne and the area between the Vienne and the Loire, known as the Véron, delight visitors with its lovely scenery and many interesting architectural features. Not to be forgotten of course is the local beverage, Chinon's noble wine, already celebrated in the writings of François Rabelais, one of Chinon's most famous sons.