1st Day
- Visit of
Chinon Castle
The work of the Earls of Blois, then from 1044 of the Earls of Anjou. Henri
IInd Plantagenêt and Aliénor of Aquitaine lived here; the former died in Chinon
in 1189.
This Castle was the venue of many historic events, including the first meeting
between Charles VIIth and Joan of Arc.
- Winetasting - Chinon
- Visit of
Langeais Castle
Founded by the powerful Earl of Anjou, Foulques Nerra,
around year 1000; today's castle was initially built by Jean Bourré for
Louis XIth during the XVth century.