Le Château Royal de Blois

The greatest tourist and heritage pride of Blois is its Royal Castle, which overlooks the streets of the old center. The Royal Château de Blois is the ideal introduction to a visit to the Loire Valley because it represents the synthesis of the architecture and history of the Loire châteaux. Its courtyard offers a true panorama of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Residence of 7 kings and 10 queens of France, it is a place evocative of the power and daily life of the Court during the Renaissance as evidenced by the royal apartments, richly furnished and decorated with magnificent polychrome decorations...

"The royal castle of Blois is the ideal introduction to a visit to the Loire Valley because it represents the synthesis of the architecture and history of the Loire castles. Its courtyard offers a true panorama of French architecture from Middle Ages to the 17th century. Residence of 7 kings and 10 queens of France, it is a place evocative of the power and daily life of the Court during the Renaissance as evidenced by the royal apartments, richly furnished and decorated with magnificent polychrome decorations. .

In 1845, it was one of the first historic monuments to be restored and served as a model for the restoration of many other castles. The royal castle of Blois, labeled Musée de France, with more than 30,000 works, presents part of its collections in the royal apartments of the François I wing, in the Museum of Fine Arts installed in the Louis XII wing but also during its numerous temporary exhibitions." Source www.chateaudeblois.fr

Open all year round, every day (except 12/25 and 01/01)

From January 2 to March 31: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

From April 1 to June 30: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

From July 1 to August 31: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

From September 1 to November 3: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

From November 4 to December 31: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Last access to the ticket office 30 minutes before closing