Chinon - Old Town

The old part of Chinon lies between the castle and the river. Particularly worth seeing is Rue Voltaire with its 15th and 16th C. houses. In the main square, the Place du Grand Carroi, is the House of the States General. The church of St-Maurice is 12th C., St-Etienne 15th C. There is an interesting museum of local history, the Musée du Vieux Chinon.