The Vienne Below, Forteresse de Chinon above.

From the heights of the Forteresse de Chinon, the River Vienne provides a striking view across the valley. The river curves through a landscape of wooded banks, open fields and scattered buildings, while the town descends the hillside towards the water. It is a different perspective on Chinon, where the river and the fortress have shaped the town's setting for centuries.

“In Touraine, even the silence tells a story.”

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Part of the “Taken in Touraine” Series

Every Thursday, we pause somewhere in Touraine — a village, a vineyard, or a quiet riverside — to capture the spirit of this timeless Loire region.

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