France · Restored
Chinon Castle
Château de Chinon is a medieval fortress on a rocky outcrop above the river Vienne in Chinon, central France. Founded in the early Middle Ages, most of the surviving stone structure dates to the 12th century under Henry II and later medieval modifications; it served as a royal residence, prison, and stronghold and was restored in the early 21st century as a museum site.
Its prime
1189
Today
Restored
As it stood in 1189
The shape it held in its prime.
Perched on a rocky promontory above the Vienne, the château presents long pale limestone curtain walls punctuated by several large cylindrical towers, including a dominant round keep (the Tour du Coudray). To the east sit the royal lodgings: a rectangular stone block with steep dark slate roofs and small dormer windows. Battlemented ramparts run the length of the hilltop; below the cliff the medieval town and a church spire cluster against the castle base. At its prime the walls and roofs are intact and occupied.
Step inside
9 places to explore in 1189.
The record describes 9 distinct spots at Chinon Castle — including 2 interiors: tour du coudray — interior (prison spaces), royal lodgings — grand hall and chambers. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
Create History
See Chinon Castle with the fires lit.
The artist rebuilds it as it stood in 1189 — a photoreal walk that belongs to you alone. Pay with coins, no subscription needed.
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