LATE NIGHT CHINON

Chinon’s wine bars (Cabane à Vin and Cave Voltaire) tend to close 8pm-ish (check both though, as sometimes they may stay open if there are a lot of people).

Le Café Français is a bar, tucked down behind the Maire, and a good option for a late night drink (open 5pm-1am). It has recently gone under new ownership. There is also the pub, Le XV - which is new in town and has a pool tables with a river view: the pub-vibe somewhat off-set by also serving oysters with a glass of white wine on Sundays.

Move on to the boîte de nuit La Place, which is just next door to the Cabane à Vin (arrive after 1am to see it in full-swing). They serve drinks on their terrace before opening time.