Chinon, France
Centre-Val de Loire · France
Chinon is a small city in Centre-Val de Loire, France with a population of 9,405. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 9,405 |
| Population Density | 533 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1670°, 0.2428° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1 inches (867 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Chinon
Chinon is a small city in France (Centre-Val de Loire) with a population of 9,405. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 533/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1670°N, 0.2428°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Chinon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.6").
Schools in Chinon
13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jean Zay | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Rabelais | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Jacques Prévert | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jacques Prévert | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jean Jaurès | - | - | - | - |
| École Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École Mirabeau | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Claude Monet | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Zay | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée François Rabelais | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Joseph Cugnot | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chinon
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| France Bleu Touraine | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ALOUETTE INDRE ET LOIRE | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO PULSAR | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Europe 2 Centre | - | AAC 127 kbps | |
| Radio Val d'Or - RVO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Forum TOURS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Béton - Tours 93.6 | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| rpsfm2 | rpsfm | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chinon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave de la Dive Bouteille | ||||
| Cave touristique de Panzoult | ||||
| CBG Mignot | ||||
| Château de Montsoreau-Museum of contemporary art | ||||
| CHIMOMU | ||||
| Ecomusée du Véron | ||||
| Espace Richelieu | ||||
| Ethno-musée Anako | ||||
| Historial du Poitou | ||||
| Maison de l'Art Roman | ||||
| Maison de la Poire Tapée | ||||
| Maison Hérin | ||||
| Maison Max Ernst | ||||
| Maison Natale Théophraste Renaudot | ||||
| Mariners' Museum | ||||
| Musée animé du Vin et de la Tonnellerie | ||||
| Musée Charbonneau-Lassay | ||||
| Musée d'Art et d'Histoire | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie | ||||
| Musée d’art moderne de Fontevraud | ||||
| Musée de Richelieu | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée du Bouchardais | ||||
| Musée Dufresne | ||||
| Musée Rabelais, Maison La Devinière | ||||
| Mushroom Museum | ||||
| Picroboule | ||||
| Pommes Tapées |
Libraries in Chinon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azay Le Rideau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Andrée Chedid | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jean Chamboissier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Le Patio | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Réseau du Chinonais | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque des Coteaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Véron | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque la Canopée | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chinon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle Sainte-Croix | |||||
| Marché Azay-le-Rideau | |||||
| Marché de Richelieu | |||||
| Marché des Halles | |||||
| Marché Frais | |||||
| Marché Langeais | |||||
| Marché place Bouchard | |||||
| Marché Place Jeanne d'Arc |
Hotels in Chinon
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chinon
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chinon
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chinon
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Chinon
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chinon
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chinon
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chinon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chinon
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chinon
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chinon
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chinon
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chinon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bras(se)fort | ||||
| Brasserie la Familonette | ||||
| Crafty Brewpub | ||||
| Little Belgique | ||||
| Thirsty Steves |
Airports Near Chinon
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angers Marcé airport | ANE | Medium Airport |
| Poitiers-Biard Airport | PIS | Medium Airport |
| Tours Val de Loire Airport | TUF | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Châtellerault-Targé | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Saumur - Saint-Florent | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Thouars | - | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome privé de Soucelles | - | Small Airport |
| Amboise Dierre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Archigny Chenevelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bournizeaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brizay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Buxeuil Saint Rémy sur Creuse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channay-Rillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chauvigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cizay-la-Madeleine UL | - | Small Airport |
| Coutures Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ferme de la Braudière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gourgé Les Grippeaux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hommes Volants Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jumelles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Flèche-Thorée-les-Pins Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Fort d'Aslonnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Le Grand Moiré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lémeré Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Les Bardellières Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Loudun Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neuvy le Roi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pouançay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Branchs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chevillé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Secondigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sepmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sougé Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Macaire du bois Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Le Louroux Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tours Sorigny Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chinon
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Centre de tri | |
| La Poste Chinon Hucherolles | |
| Poste centrale de Chinon |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chinon
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle du prieuré Saint-Louans | |
| Chapelle Mirabeau | |
| Chapelle Saint-Joseph | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Radegonde | |
| Église paroissiale Saint-Etienne | |
| Église paroissiale Saint-Maurice | |
| Église Protestante Évangélique |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chinon
What is the population of Chinon?
Chinon has a population of 9,405 residents and is located in France. The population density is 533 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chinon?
Chinon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.
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