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Blois, Renaissance city in Centre-Val de Loire, France.

The city stretches along the Loire River banks between Orleans and Tours, with its castle rising prominently in the historic center.

Blois functioned as a royal residence during the Renaissance period, hosting seven kings and ten queens within the walls of its castle.

The House of Magic presents collections dedicated to illusionism, featuring exhibits about Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin and regular magic performances.

The Saturday market in Place Louis XII gathers 120 vendors selling regional products, including Loire Valley wines, cheeses, and fresh produce.

The Denis Papin staircase connects the upper and lower parts of the city with 120 steps decorated with wrought iron details.

Location: arrondissement of Blois

Location: canton of Blois-4

Location: canton of Blois-5

Location: Loir-et-Cher

Elevation above the sea: 101 m

Website: https://www.blois.fr/

Shares border with: Fossé, Chailles, La Chaussée-Saint-Victor, Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt, Saint-Sulpice-de-Pommeray, Villebarou, Vineuil, Valencisse, Valloire-sur-Cisse

Phone: +33254445050

Website: https://blois.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.59306,1.32722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:27

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