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Castle presenting a panorama of the art and history of the castles of the Loire, which hosts exhibitions relating its history.
At the gateway to the Loire Valley, the Château Royal de Blois presents a veritable panorama of the art and history of the Loire castles, making it the best introduction to their architectural richness. Around the courtyard, dominated by the monumental François I staircase, you'll find an anthology of four styles of French architecture: the Gothic style with the Salle des États généraux, the beginnings of Italian influence with the Louis XII wing, the Renaissance in the François I wing and finally the classical style with the wing built by Mansart for the Duke of Orléans. The residence of seven kings and ten queens of France, the Château Royal is an evocation of the power and daily life of the Renaissance court, as evidenced by the royal apartments, furnished and adorned with magnificent polychrome decorations. On the exterior façade, the portal is surmounted by the equestrian statue of King Louis XII. Overlooking the town, the facade with its many colorful loggias is quite simply remarkable... To surprise you, the "unusual tour" of the château (by reservation only): an atypical itinerary focusing on parts closed to the public. A new tour of the royal apartments, with the history of the château in 3D (giant interactive screens), and a new presentation of the Musée des Beaux-Arts have also been introduced. Every year, exhibitions highlight the history of the château and its illustrious guests. The sound and light show is simply magnificent.
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Opening time and information on ROYAL CASTLE OF BLOIS
Quality Tourism. Closed December 25 and January 1. November to March: daily from 10am to 5pm (Christmas vacations: 6pm). April to June, September and October: daily 9am to 6:30pm. July and August: 7pm. Ticket office closes 30 minutes before show time. Free admission for children under 5 (disabled visitors also free). Adults: €14. Children (aged 6 to 17): €7 (reduced rate of €10.50 for students, jobseekers, adults from large families and teachers, on presentation of proof). Night visit: €22. Possibility of combined tickets with Son et Lumière and/or Maison de la Magie. Reduced rate of €10 for students, jobseekers, adults with large families and teachers, on presentation of proof. Tourism & Handicap label. Guided tour (fee payable). Gift store. Animations.
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Quality Tourism. Closed December 25 and January 1.
Dates and opening hours:
- january 2 to March 29: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- March 30 to June 30: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
- July 1 to August 31: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- September 1 to November 3: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
- November 4 to December 20: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- December 21 to January 5, 2025: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Admission: free under 6 (disabled visitors free) - adults: €14 - children (6 to 17): €7 (reduced rate of €10.50 for students, jobseekers, adults with large families and teachers, on presentation of proof). Tickets can be combined with Son et Lumière and/or Maison de la Magie.
Tourism & Handicap label. Guided tour (fee payable). Gift store. Animations.
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