The castle at Chinon originally started as a fort in the Paleolithic era. Little is known about this fort because nothing remains of it. This area later became an important Roman fort in the province of Gaul. This is known due to the fact that a wall, as well as tombstones and parts of a Triumphal arch, still remains from the era of Roman rule. This Roman fort was used for defense against the Barbarian invasions, particularly against the Visigoths. During the 10th Century, Chinon, which was then known as Kaino, was given to the House of Anjou, also known as the Plantagenets. In the late 12th century, after Henry II took the English throne in 1154 AD, the Chateau de Chinon that is still standing today was constructed. It was built to be used as a residence from whic

Today, Chateau de Chinon still stands. In one of the castle's towers, there is a museum dedicated to Joan of Arc, which contains wax figures depicting Joan of Arc petitioning Charles VII. There is also a museum of medieval musical instruments. Outside of the castle, in the medieval section of town called Rue Voltaire, the street has been restored to what it looked like when Joan of Arc came to meet Charles VII.

Philip IV in 1314. The Knights Templar was an order of monks born out of the First Crusade that fought for the church. The Great Master, Jacques de Molay, was later burned to death on the Isle of Javiaux, a small island in the River Seine. Before his death, however, he called for Philip IV and Pope Clement to appear before God, the supreme judge, before the year was out. Pope Clement died on April 20th, 1314, and Philip IV died on November 29th, 1314. Chateau de Chinon is also notable because it was here that Joan of Arc recognized Charles VII, disguised as a courtier among his court. She later led Charles's armies to victory over the English before being burned at the stake in 1431 at the city of Rouen.

h the King of England could rule over English-controlled France. Originally, only the Treasure Tower, the Royal Apartments, the Boissy Tower, the Mill Tower, the Coudray Keep, and the Dogs Tower wer

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