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Chinon

Royal Fortress of Chinon

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Overview

The Royal Fortress of Chinon (Château de Chinon) is a strategically built 10th-century fortress overlooking the town of Chinon in the Loire Valley, France. It was founded by Count Theobald I of Blois and remains a poignant reminder of France’s and England’s complex history.

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37500 Chinon, France, 37500, Chinon, France

Chinon

GPS:47.16810, 0.23561

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