37500 Chinon, France
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Introduction
The author of "Gargantua and Pantagruel," François Rabelais, spent his childhood in the region of Chinon. The old town of Chinon is filled with elegant medieval Gothic architecture, and the most picturesque area is along Rue Haute Saint Maurice and Rue Voltaire. At the end of a cobblestone path near Rue Voltaire, you will find the Cave Painctes de Chinon, a former quarry transformed into a wine cellar in the 15th century, producing the famous wines of Chinon. The entrance ticket for the wine cellar tour is 3 euros. Here, you can learn about wine culture and history, witness the wine-making process, and, with the guidance of the cellar master, taste and purchase your favorite wines. Transportation After leaving the mini Xinning railway station, walk southwest along Av.Gambetta and turn right to walk along the riverside. You will pass Rue Descartes and Quai Jeanned'Arc before reaching the old town in about 5-10 minutes.
