Château de Blois, Royal château in Blois, France.
The royal residence displays three architectural styles with a Gothic wing, a Renaissance wing, and a Classical wing around a central courtyard.
The construction of this residence started in 1250 under Count Louis of Blois and underwent major transformations during the reigns of Louis XII and François I.
The chateau features an art museum on the second floor of the Louis XII wing, presenting paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the 16th to 19th centuries.
The castle offers guided tours in multiple languages, accommodating individual visitors and groups with special rates for children under 18 and students.
The monumental spiral staircase in the François I wing contains carved salamander emblems and stands as an example of French Renaissance architecture.
Location: Blois
Inception: 13 century
Architects: Colin Biard
Architectural style: Gothic art, French Renaissance architecture, Classicism
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: Yes
Address: Pl. du Château, 41000 Blois, France 41000 Blois
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +33254903333
Website: http://chateaudeblois.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.58550,1.33095
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
The castles near Paris display French history through their architecture, gardens and interiors. These buildings served as residences for kings, emperors and nobles. Each castle presents a distinct period, from medieval fortresses to Renaissance palaces. The collections include furniture, artworks and historical artifacts.
The Loire River houses castles from French Renaissance and Classical periods. These structures display architectural elements of their time and document noble life. Each castle presents distinct features, from Gothic ornaments to symmetrical gardens. The interiors contain original furniture, tapestries, and art collections.
Maison de la Magie
180 m
Saint Nicholas Church
159 m
Saint Carilef's Chapel
18 m
Église Saint-Vincent de Blois
160 m
Saint Laumer Abbey of Blois
211 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Blois
44 m
Abbaye de Bourg-Moyen
229 m
Fontaine Louis-XII
228 m
Chapelle Sainte-Constance de Blois
184 m
Equestrian statue of Louis XII
56 m
Maison, 25 rue des Violettes
124 m
Fontaine Saint-Nicolas de Blois
189 m
Hôtel-Dieu de Blois
181 m
Hôtel Denis-Dupont
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Maison, 38 rue Saint-Lubin
89 m
Maison de la Chancellerie
203 m
Maison, 36 rue Saint-Lubin
96 m
Fortifications de Blois
62 m
Grèneterie de Marmoutier
190 m
Hôtel de Guise
255 m
Immeubles, 6, 8, 12 rue Chemonton
181 m
Hôtel d'Épernon
73 m
Hôtel d'Amboise
60 m
Collège des Jésuites
198 m
Salle des États
61 m
Aile Louis XII
51 m
Aile François Ier
50 m
Galerie Charles d'Orléans
17 mReviews
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Superb double spiral staircase. Look for the error on the facade of the entrance to the Castle!
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