# Royal Fortress of Chinon

> A long ridge-top fortress where Joan of Arc met the future Charles VII in 1429. The ramparts overlook the Vienne and the slate roofs of the old town; a lift c

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A long ridge-top fortress where Joan of Arc met the future Charles VII in 1429. The ramparts overlook the Vienne and the slate roofs of the old town; a lift climbs from the riverside.

- **Nearest town:** Chinon, France
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 47.1685, 0.2365

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