La Chambre du Père Pou

Chinon is an exceptional little town, a jewel in the Touraine, offering a wealth of architectural marvels. It is a pleasure to stroll through its streets and alleys or along the Vienne river where you can also sail in a gabare [flat-bottomed barge], canoe or follow the Loire à Vélo cycle loop and the Chinon-Richelieu cycle route. From your bed and breakfast with its original architecture, you can see the river and the overlooking royal fortress. Edwige will be delighted to welcome you to her house, which has such a rich history and was once the centrepiece of a very large residence. The nearby restaurants, shops, château and beach are all within walking distance. The surrounding vineyards and the many winegrowers, the proximity of Anjou (Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, Saumur) and Poitou (Ro…