Chateau Royal de Blois
Chateau Royal de Blois
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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At the gateway to the Loire Valley, the royal château of Blois presents a true panorama of the art and history of the châteaux of the Loire, making it the best introduction to their visit through its architectural wealth. Around the courtyard, dominated by the monumental François I staircase, an anthology of four styles of French architecture unfolds: the Gothic style with the Salle des Etats Généraux, the beginnings of Italian influence with the Louis XII wing, Renaissance in the François I wing and finally classical with the wing built by Mansart for the Duke of Orléans. Residence of seven kings and ten queens of France, the royal château is the evocative place of power and daily life at court during the Renaissance, as evidenced by the royal apartments, furnished and decorated with magnificent polychrome decorations.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Dilbertfan
Surrey, UK451 contributions
Apr 2022
The chateau is at the opposite end of an attractive and spacious square from the Maison de la Magie. You can buy combined tickets.
It is a magnificent castle with a long and interesting history, worthy of something like 3 hours for a tour. The ticket price includes a free tablet or audio guide to help with the tour. The tablet is pretty useless and the audio guide is the better option. The chateau is very extensive: the key elements are the history, the architecture, the stonework, the furniture, the décor, the paintings… Explanatory notices are in English as well as French.
It is a magnificent castle with a long and interesting history, worthy of something like 3 hours for a tour. The ticket price includes a free tablet or audio guide to help with the tour. The tablet is pretty useless and the audio guide is the better option. The chateau is very extensive: the key elements are the history, the architecture, the stonework, the furniture, the décor, the paintings… Explanatory notices are in English as well as French.
Written May 3, 2022
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Andrea P
London, UK197 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We spent a very enjoyable morning exploring this beautiful large chateau. We opted for the audio guide which was very informative about the architecture and history and worth the 3 extra euros. The audio guide does not have headphones so one per couple worked well. Highly recommend a visit here.
Written May 7, 2023
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Danail D
Sofia, Bulgaria276 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This is another very frequented castle in the Loire Valley, this time in the center of the town. It is known as "the most royal castle" due to several French kings and queens, lived partially in the castle. In the centuries it was built with wings in four different architectural styles from different epochs. There is a set of beautifully furnished rooms.
Written November 9, 2023
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SouthgateFamily
London, UK310 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Not only is this a series of 4 beautiful buildings with lively interiors, there are also lots of history and stories to read while you are there.
If you get tired then go into the square outside and have lunch.
Son et Lumiere also in English and worth a go.
If you get tired then go into the square outside and have lunch.
Son et Lumiere also in English and worth a go.
Written April 29, 2022
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Ronny
Weyhe, Germany53 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
The Castle was our beginning for the roundtrip in France so we started with low expectations. Therefore it was good. The rooms and the castle lost nearly all their furniture which makes it difficult to get connected to the kingdom time.
If you’re interested in architecture than it’s your castle as it has been extended within the different periods with their different styles.
If you’re interested in architecture than it’s your castle as it has been extended within the different periods with their different styles.
Written July 19, 2020
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JLR
Richmond, VA27 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
If you're going on a chateau tour around central France then why not visit. If you are making it a destination, then don't prioritize it. It was a nice side journey of our trip but does not compare to other chateaus or perhaps even cathedrals in the area. We spent about an hour with iPad guided tours. If you want to have lunch make sure you complete your tour by 1pm because most of the spots close about 1:30.
Written August 14, 2024
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Aussieabroad054
Sydney, Australia252 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Blois, the history and architecture through the centuries was clearly explained. We were lucky even though it was a Saturday that it wasn't too crowded. The rooms are very large. Alot is used as an art museum. The Chateau sits above the town. Do keep some time to wander through the streets and visit the Cathedral and church of St Louis. There is a market on Saturday morning. We parked for free at le creusille, just across the river which was untimed and had nice photo opportunities as you walked over the bridge.
Written June 3, 2023
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Anne S
Colchester, UK65 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We’ve been to a lot of chateaux over the years and would say that Blois is well worth a visit.
Things were well displayed and explained and we found the interior interesting. This is not always so.
What’s more it was nice and cool inside on a very hot day.
Things were well displayed and explained and we found the interior interesting. This is not always so.
What’s more it was nice and cool inside on a very hot day.
Written June 21, 2022
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braithwaite12
Northampton, UK900 contributions
Sep 2020
Did not have time to go everywhere. The main courtyard is very impressive. For me the best bit was the entrance tower and gateway. The main chateau square is also pretty remarkable set high on the hill
Written September 23, 2020
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Kayleigh P
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Aug 2023 • Family
Absolutely stunning highly recommended. The views are amazing the place itself is something out of this world friendly helpful staff. My kids really had a good time can’t wait to go back
Written August 15, 2023
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Bonjour, Je voudrais savoir s'il y a un parking près du château ? Merci d'avance à ceux qui pourront me répondre.
Written May 16, 2021
Château royal de Blois
Blois, France
Bonjour,
1 parking souterrains est situé à 5 minutes à pied du château :
parking du château à 200 m (416 places) accès avenue Jean Laigret – 3 € / 3 heures
Le centre ville de Blois dispose de nombreux stationnement de surface, dont plus de 600 places de parking gratuites (dix à quinze minutes à pied du château).
Au plaisir de vous accueillir au château,
Marion
Written May 19, 2021
Bonjour,
Je voudrais savoir combien de temps il faut compter pour visiter le château et si les chiens sont autorisés.
Merci d'avance à ceux qui pourront me répondre.
Written May 13, 2021
Château royal de Blois
Blois, France
Bonjour,
Il faut compter entre 1h30 et 2h pour visiter le château en visite libre.
Vous retrouverez de nombreuses propositions de visites guidées sur le site internet du château.
Nos amis les animaux (quelle que soit leur taille) ne sont pas acceptés dans l'enceinte du château, à l'exception des chiens d'assistance accompagnant les personnes en situation de handicap.
Au plaisir de vous accueillir au Château Royal de Blois,
Marion
Written May 19, 2021
Bonjour,
Devons nous réserver avant de venir visiter le château ? Merci de votre retour
Written October 3, 2020
Château royal de Blois
Blois, France
Bonjour, il n'est pas nécessaire de réserver votre visite au Château Royal de Blois. Vous pouvez acheter vos billets pour éviter les manipulations en billetterie, il s'agit de billets non datés.
Je reste à votre disposition pour tous renseignements,
Au plaisir de vous accueillir au Château Royal de Blois.
Written October 12, 2020
Bonjour est-ce que le spectacle son et lumière vaut vraiment le coup d'œil merci à vous pour votre réponse
Written July 9, 2019
Pendant la semaine, elles sont a quelle heure les visites guidées? merci par avance. Je voudrais y aller demain mercredi
Written November 21, 2017
Bonjour, comment allez-vous? Je ne sais pas si mon histoire peut t'aider
mon tour de la "Vallée de la Loire" et mon séjour à Blois
dans mon blog
vous pouvez utiliser google translator
viajaconfaloalp
Written November 25, 2017
Where can I buy e-tickets? without costly sending of tickets with SHL.
Written July 29, 2017
We bought them at the entrance of the castle. I believe there is a government site in the internet about the Loire Castle you could check for tickets in advance.
Written July 29, 2017
Is the guided tour worth it? Or is the booklet enough for telling the history of the Chateau?
Written July 25, 2017
There is an audio guide which is worth while and plenty of helpful staff to answer questions
Written August 30, 2017
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