Royal Castle of Blois

A favorite residence of the Kings of France during the Renaissance, the Royal Château of Blois is a true architectural and historical synthesis of the Loire Valley châteaux. Its four wings, each in a different style, and its monumental staircase, all arranged around a single courtyard, offer a stunning panorama of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the Classical period.
A complete renovation of the visitor experience and a new presentation allow visitors to immerse themselves in Renaissance court life: the royal apartments showcase magnificent restored polychrome decorations, and the furniture and paintings on display evoke daily life at court and the dynamics of power during the Renaissance. The private study of Francis I, as well as the royal chambers of Catherine de Medici and Henry III, where the Duke of Guise was assassinated in 1588, are steeped in the major events of French history.

An ideal introduction to exploring the Loire Valley...

Every evening from April to September, a sound and light show... The light show will immerse the viewer in the mysteries of the castle that shaped French history. Sound effects and giant projections: a magical world of colors and lights!