Aile Louis XII

The Louis XII wing is a section of Château de Blois built in the early 1500s, featuring elegant stone facades decorated with mullioned windows and carved ornaments. The structure displays the architectural details typical of this period, with carefully crafted elements throughout its exterior and interior spaces.

The wing was built during King Louis XII's reign and marks the shift from medieval to French Renaissance architecture. This construction reflects how building styles and design changed in France during the early 1500s.

The galleries display period furniture and artworks that visitors can still see today, showing how people of that era lived and what they valued. The paintings and objects throughout the rooms create a sense of how Renaissance life looked.

The best time to explore is mid-morning when the crowds are smaller and you can view the rooms at a comfortable pace. It helps to arrive without large bags, as only small backpacks are allowed inside the halls.

The stone facade displays the porcupine, which was King Louis XII's personal emblem, appearing repeatedly across the building as a decorative motif. This animal symbol was closely associated with the king and reflects his personal taste in the ornamental details chosen.