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Oldest Castle in France
Sorted by Construction Year
Value: 954 year
Forteresse Royale de Chinon
Castle in Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Forteresse Royale de Chinon is a castle located in Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire, France. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Castle Area, Construction Year, and Annual Visitors, to help users compare it with other castles in France.
Page overview
- Country
- France
- State
- Centre-Val de Loire
- City
- Chinon
- Category
- landmarks
- Type
- Castle
Ranking highlights
See how this castle performs across different ranking categories in France.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Area | 50,000 m² | Total land or built-up area occupied by the castle complex. |
| Construction Year | 954 year | Year when the castle was originally constructed or first completed. |
| Annual Visitors | 140,000 | Estimated number of people visiting the castle per year. |
| Highest Tower Height | 35 meters | Height of the tallest tower or highest structural point of the castle. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Forteresse Royale de Chinon is located in Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this castle.
- City
- Chinon
- State
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Country
- France
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How this castle is compared
This castle is compared with other castles in France using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Forteresse Royale de Chinon performs across different comparison categories, such as Castle Area, Construction Year, and Annual Visitors.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Forteresse Royale de Chinon details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Forteresse Royale de Chinon located?
Forteresse Royale de Chinon is located in Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
What is Forteresse Royale de Chinon known for on LocoDeck?
Forteresse Royale de Chinon is listed as a castle in France. This page highlights key metrics such as Castle Area, Construction Year, and Annual Visitors to help compare it with other castles.
How is Forteresse Royale de Chinon compared with other castles?
Forteresse Royale de Chinon is compared using the ranking metrics available for castles in France. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.