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Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon

New To The Site! Chinon, France

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Overview

Embark on a side-rant experience!
You will enjoy strolling the cobbled streets of Chinon, crossing the most renowned estates of the Chinon appellation and visiting Crissay-sur-Manse, one of the most beautiful villages in France. You can also admire the magnificent castle of Azay-le-Rideau, the most confidential castle of Islette, or the castle of Ussé, the castle of Sleeping Beauty
The most beautiful walk in Touraine will offer you an explosion of colors to the rhythm of the seasons.
The sidecar is undoubtedly the most suitable and original way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes. Very comfortable and accessible to everyone, it will be suitable for families, friends, looking for adventure or gentle transport.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Mandatory equipment (helmet and gloves)
  • Pilot-guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Place Jeanne d'Arc
    37500 Chinon, France

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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    What To Expect

    Chinon

    Discover the picturesque streets of the old town of Chinon, its half-timbered houses, its lively squares and its medieval atmosphere. The Royal Fortress of Chinon was built in the 10th century and was the site of many historical events. important. The medieval castle, which is the centerpiece, was the residence of King Henry II of England and his son Richard the Lionheart. It offers a panoramic view of the city and the Vienne valley.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Crissay-sur-Manse

    Crissay-sur-Manse is classified among the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”. Visiting this village offers an authentic experience of French rural life, with its preserved architecture, tranquil ambiance and houses made of tuffeau stone, a local limestone. Its medieval castle is an emblematic element of the village. It was built in the 12th century and has impressive architecture.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Azay-le-Rideau

    Built in 1527, the castle of Azay-le-Rideau is a marvel of grace and whiteness, dominated by turrets which still recall the medieval era. Built partially on the Indre, this jewel has one of the first staircases with a straight banister - Italian style -, a decor and furniture of great richness which are distinguished by exceptional quality and a magnificent set of tapestries from the 16th and 17th centuries. Around the building, an 8 ha English-style park was created from 1810. Azay-le Rideau is also home to the Château de l'Islette, which housed the loves of Camille Claudel and Rodin.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rigny-Usse

    Nicknamed the "Sleeping Beauty" castle, the Ussé castle was built from the 15th to the 18th century, on the banks of the Indre. The Château d'Ussé is the only private château of the great châteaux of the Loire to still be inhabited by the same family for more than two centuries. Furnished and inhabited by its owner, the Duke of Blacas, it also has beautiful French gardens and a Renaissance chapel.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half-Day Excursion Departing from Chinon?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Pilot-guide

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transportation time between the various attractions is estimated at approximately 3 hours. You will be able to enjoy the pretty landscapes, comfortably installed in your magnificent sidecar
    • 2 passengers can board per sidecar

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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