Car hire Chinon

Chinon is a small town that is located in Loire Valley, one of the most popular tourist destinations in France outside Paris. It lies along the Vienne River. Because of its location right in the centre of the Valley, it is also considered a suitable travel base for those who want to explore the rest of the region. Visitors can arrange for car hire in Chinon through the many rental providers in the downtown area in order to easily get around.

Chinon doesn't offer much in terms of tourist attractions but its close proximity to notable travel destinations in the area is one reason why it welcomes its own fair share of guests every year. Using a car rental in Chinon, visitors can easily head to Tours, a popular tourist spot in less than an hour. Tours is known for its scenic old town area where one can find such landmarks as the Tours Cathedral, Tours Castle and Place Plumereau.

Another alternative is to go straight on to the town of Amboise. The town features what was once the royal castle, Chateau d'Amboise. Clos Lucé, the manor house where Leonardo da Vinci once lived is another crowd favourite in town. So is the 18th century Pagoda de Chanteloup that was built by the Duke of Choiseul.

Further to the west, visitors can also head to the city of Nantes using their cheap car hire in Chinon. The port city is known for its great restaurants, interesting historic landmarks and collections of fine art and artefacts in its museums and art galleries.