If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. Sitting 40 miles away, Cravant-les-Coteaux is worth jumping in the car for. Chateau d’Usse, Royal Fortress of Chinon and Forteresse Royale de Chinon alone make the drive out worth it. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Chinon, 40 miles away. If you only see one thing here, make sure it’s Royal Fortress of Chinon. (But we’d also recommend Forteresse Royale de Chinon and Pierre et Bertrand Couly.)