There is so much to see here, all of it great. The 13th century hall of the Estates General and Catherine de Medici's study alone make Blois worth a visit, but there are also royal bedrooms, the gorgeous exterior spiral staircase and so much more. Numerous kings of France lived here and added to the chateau, and the rooms are... More

7 kings and 10 queens lived here so you can imagine that each left their trace! Some areas have been beautifully restored. A lot of events happening this summer so just check it out. chateaudeblois.fr More

I arrived to Blois by train, about 9am. There's not so much information for tourists around the station but there are enough signs showing the way to the castle and the tourism office, so it was not so difficult to find my way. Follow those signs thoroughly. However, the castle seemed to be closed, so I tried the tourism info... More

The castle is a pure beauty, a major milestone of French history, and a summary of French architectural styles with parts from all periods (classical, renaissance, mediaeval). Note: The decoration has been re-invented in the 19th century, don't look for authenticity in this. More

If you happen to stay in Blois for one day, this is a must-visit, however we suggest that you research what you are going to see and prepare in advance, since there is not much information available on site. We are Russian speakers and there were no Russian audio-guides. The leaflets in Russian were helpul, but we would want to... More

very beautiful renaissance chateau outside and very nice inside too. More

Exceptional ! It's absolutely magnificent this castle. You can "rinse your eyes" as they say ... More

The chateau complex can easily be mistaken for a major government building. The boundaries are blurred with commercial establishments at the doorstep. Still, there's a lot of history that happened here most famously was Joan of Arc's blessing by the archbishop before she crushed the English in Orleans. The streets of old town Blois is fascinating to explore for the... More

Blois is a great town for a good up and down walk, including walking around the Chateaux Royal de Blois More