Château de Chinon
The château, which was more or less in ruins, underwent a massive restoration completed in 2010 which returned it (or mostly) to its former glory. After being roofless for 200 years, the apartments now have pitched and gabled slate roofs and wood floors, and the keep is once again fortified. The restoration, while not exact (due to the state of the original building), gives the overall impression of what the castle looked like around the time of Joan of Arc’s visit. The buildings are separated by a series of moats, adding to its medieval look. A new building, constructed on the foundations of the Fort of St-George, serves as an entrance hall and museum, where you can view archeological finds discovered during the restoration, as well as objects and interactive displays that recount the story of Joan of Arc, Charles VII, and the castle’s history.
The château, which was more or less in ruins, underwent a massive restoration completed in 2010 which returned it (or mostly) to its former glory. After being roofless for 200 years, the apartments now have pitched and gabled slate roofs and wood floors, and the keep is once again fortified. The restoration, while not exact (due to the state of the original building), gives the overall impression of what the castle looked like around the time of Joan of Arc’s visit. The buildings are separated by a series of moats, adding to its medieval look. A new building, constructed on the foundations of the Fort of St-George, serves as an entrance hall and museum, where you can view archeological finds discovered during the restoration, as well as objects and interactive displays that recount the story of Joan of Arc, Charles VII, and the castle’s history.
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