Château Royal de Blois, France
The pictures were taken during the day trip to Chateau Royal de Blois. 889
Chateau Royal de Blois: 6 Pl. du Château, 41000 Blois, France
Date Picture Taken: April, 2024
I took a day trip to Blois and Amboise by train from Tours because there are two Chateaux near the train stations. This blog is about the Blois Chateau; the next blog will be about the Amboise Chateau.
I arrived at the Blois train station, and the Chateau was within less than 10 to 15 minutes of walking.
The Blois Chateau
The entrance to the Chateau was on the other side.
A farmer’s market
Climbing the stairs to the entrance of the Chateau
The château served as a royal residence for several French kings, including Louis XII and Francis I. It was also the site of significant historical events, such as the assassination of the Duke of Guise during the French Wars of Religion.
The entrance to the Chateau
The courtyard of the Chateau.
The château showcases a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical architecture, reflecting the different periods of its construction. Each wing of the castle represents a different style, making it a unique architectural landmark.
The Classical architecture
The Renaissance architecture
The Gothic architecture
This building was facing the entrance, so I entered it first.
But upto this much was the only area that was open to the public
The château served as a royal residence for several French kings, including Louis XII and Francis I. It was also the site of significant historical events, such as the assassination of the Duke of Guise during the French Wars of Religion.
Inside this building was opened to the public
To the higher floor
Inside, the château houses numerous works of art, including tapestries, sculptures, and furniture from different periods. The interior rooms are richly decorated, giving visitors a glimpse into the opulence of the French court.
Climbed up more
To lower floor
To the next building
Exiting
To the side wall
Exiting the Chateau
Going back to the train station
