Place Saint‑Mexme · Indre‑et‑Loire · Chinon · Centre-Val de Loire4.3(81)
Collegiate Church of Saint-Mexme in Chinon
Cultural Venue
Landmark
Known For
- •15th‑century Last Judgement fresco (right chapel)
- •Narthex low‑relief Crucifixion (c.1050)
- •Abstract stained‑glass windows by Olivier Debré (installed 2006)
Insider Tips
Best Time
Weekday afternoons during opening hours; avoid performance nights if you want quiet access to frescoes
Ideal For
history buffsarchitecture enthusiastssmall guided cultural tours
Pro Tip
Book the paid guided tour to access the nave and the most significant frescoes; the free route leaves the nave closed.
Tourist sites – Expérience Chinon — CHINON
Contact
+33 2 88 86 61 13
Drifter Insights
Hidden Gem
Gem Score
66
Local favorite with excellent reputation
Tourist Awareness
LevelLow
TripAdvisor: #40 of 44 things to do in Chinon
Data confidence: high(4 sources)