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Blois Travel Guide
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Blois © Wolfgang Meinhart |
Overview: Much of the historic ambience of medieval Blois remains
preserved in its white-washed houses and narrow cobbled alleys, but
modernity has impacted quite severely on this, the noble former
seat of the dukes of Orléans. Tourists still flock to Blois
on holiday to visit the magnificent chateau, now encircled by a
traffic-laden highway but none the less spectacular for this
infringement. This beautiful castle witnessed the murder of the duc
De Guise by Henri III, and is renowned for its awesome 13th century
hall. Those into chateaux can make excursions from Blois to some
other gems in the nearby countryside, including the well-known
Chateau de Chambord.
Attractions Château de Chambord
Eleven miles (18km) east of Blois, the vast Château de
Chambord is the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was
commissioned by François I, who wanted to outshine the Holy
Roman Emperor Charles V, and the result is a spectacular
Renaissance masterpiece with... see full details
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