Thesaurus
Term:
Chinon
Town on the Vienne River; an important stronghold even before the arrival of the Romans; 3 fortresses built 11th-15th cen.; besieged by Philip II of France 1204-1205; site of first meeting of Joan of Arc & Charles VII.
Town on the Vienne River; an important stronghold even before the arrival of the Romans; 3 fortresses built 11th-15th cen.; besieged by Philip II of France 1204-1205; site of first meeting of Joan of Arc & Charles VII.