Even more than in previous years, in 2025 Chinon and its region will be the place to be! With a very rich program of cultural, sporting and gastronomic events. Here are some of the most significant events of this 2025 season:
– The Winegrowers in the city, April 26, 2025. As its name suggests, the winegrowers invest the city for a day dedicated to celebrating the wines of Chinon. Thus, around 70 winegrowers come to present their new vintage. A perfect opportunity to taste (in moderation) these new vintages but also to taste the magnificent local products (fouées, goat cheese, truffles, saffron, etc.)
– The Chinon Classic from June 20 to 22, 2025. One of the largest vintage cars motor show in France, and with a notable feature: a city circuit that allows you to see very beautiful historic models driving (and smoking!), as part of the Grand Prix de Tours (historic car race relocated to Chinon for a few years). Free entry. Info: https://chinonclassic.com/chinon-classic-2023-2/
– The Zone Groove Festival in Avoine from July 4 to 6, 2025: a popular and family festival in a very warm atmosphere. With a very nice lineup this year: Kool of the gang, Ben Mazué, The Avener, Deluxe, Jérémy Frérot, 47Ter, Joseph Kamel. Info and reservation: https://www.avoinezonegroove.fr/
– The Terre du Son Festival, at the Château de Candé from July 11 to 13, 2025; A festival that is becoming more and more popular. A very rich program in 2025 with, among others, Damso, Lamomali, Philippe Katherine… All the programming, information and reservations on the site https://www.terresduson.com/
– Chinon Departure City of the Tour de France on July 13, 2025: Perhaps the highlight of this 2025 season: on July 13, the city of Chinon will host the biggest cycling race in the world since the 9th stage of the 2025 Tour de France will leave from Chinon to take the riders to Chateauroux.
– The Medieval Days of Chinon, from August 3 to 5, 2025. During these days, Chinon immerses itself in its glorious past of the Middle Ages (when the city was twice the capital, first of the Kingdom of France and then of the Kingdom of England). The whole city goes medieval (you will come across many inhabitants dressed as in the Middle Ages), with the large medieval market where you can taste the many local products (Chinon wines, goat cheeses, truffles, etc.), but also the royal fortress where you can watch jousts or demonstrations of war machines from the time… Days always very popular with families and children.
– The BAR Festival (Blues d’Automne en Rabelaisie) 2025 (Mid-September dates to be confirmed). A festival on a human scale dedicated to the blues in a festive and family atmosphere. Info: https://www.festival-bar.fr/le-festival/