(Last Update: 02.03.2024) One of the most beautiful areas to visit around Paris. Loire Valley Castles Tour It is one of the few important cities you will visit or perhaps stay in while traveling. BloisThis time we know . Blois CastleOne day you will come to see Blois, whose streets you will wander, Blois Castle Instead of briefly passing it on in the article, I would like to explain it in detail in this article for those who are curious.
Blois, located approximately 180-190 kilometers from Paris by car (bloa) city is actually a commune and for us it is more in the “town” category. Its population is around 45-50 thousand; So here I see it as a suburb of Paris CourbevoieHalf of the population lives there. Loire River Blois, located on the coast, is one of the two important cities of the region. Orleans ve Tours It is located between and in the middle of the Paris-Tours road.
Of course, you won't come this far just to see Blois; Your purpose for being here Loire Valley Castlesto visit and in this context Blois CastleSeeing… On the day you come to see the castle, you will wander around the city before or after your castle tour, and depending on your tour program, you may even stay here or nearby. Moreover, in the vicinity Chambord Castle, Cheverny Castle ve Chenonceau Castle There are a few other beautiful castles like these.
Frankly, for the sake of freedom, I'm in favor of traveling the Loire Valley by car. My most important advice to those who will rent a car is to choose a vehicle with GPS or to bring their own navigation device. Those who have international internet packages can use the map applications they are used to on their mobile phones. Because the roads in France, especially the highways, are quite complicated, navigation devices and map applications save lives on the roads 😉 But for those who do not want to rent a car or drive Of course, there is the option of reaching Blois by public transport. For this in Paris Austerlitz Train Station – Gare d'Austerlitz'skin to the train Just get on. your train ticket TCDD of France one SNCFFrom the official website of that already has a high-level character.
It is also possible to get from Paris to Blois by intercity bus.. As I said, I have always traveled in this region by private vehicle, so I do not have much knowledge about trains and buses. It would be nice if there are people who have had this experience and share their opinions with us in the comments section.
Whether you come by train or by bus Blois CastleApproximately 500 meters from Blois StationYou reach . I'm sure there is a daily bus pass etc. to get around the city, but believe me, we always walked around, so I don't know that detail. It's already a handful of places, so - in my opinion - it's best to leave the station and start your discovery tour towards the center with a pleasant walk. From the road across the square with a sweet disposition As you walk down, the environment may seem ordinary to you at first, but gradually the atmosphere will become more beautiful. When you go down a little more, you can see the hill on the right. Blois CastleWhen you see it, you will be as impressed as I am. If you wish, you can visit the castle first and then go down and complete your city tour, but before going down, I recommend you to go to the square opposite where the castle is located. House of Magic Yani Robert Houdin's House of MagicYou should go to .
famous magician HudiniWe all know . American magician Harry HoudiniBorn in Blois, the founder of modern magic, whose surname even took his surname as his stage name. French magician Robert HoudinThis is the museum house of . Even if you don't have time to visit the museum, go across the house at any time during the day; You will see the crowd already waiting. You will encounter a nice show every hour...
Even if you are not going to visit the museum museum shopI recommend you to definitely go in and check it out. Afterwards, it's nice to randomly descend the stairs next to the house and get lost in the streets in the center of the town. Don't mind me saying get lost, this is a small place anyway; Wherever you go, the road will take you to the center and no matter which street you enter, you will definitely come across something beautiful.
If you are inclined to go downhill like me, the road will take you to the banks of the Loire River. If you want to take beautiful photos, go to the center Pont Jacques Gabriel – Jacques Gabriel BridgeYou can cross from . Once you cross the bridge, there is a nice, albeit simple, cafe on the left; It's fun to watch Blois from here; This is an ideal spot for photography, but I cannot say that it is very enjoyable to wander around. This side of the city is a bit ordinary; So, after drinking your coffee, resting for a while, you'd better go back and continue your trip.
When you return to the side where the castle is located, if you enter from the right or left side, you will be immersed in the inner city of Blois, again on pedestrian roads. If you wish, this time walk straight across and continue along the driveway, looking at the shops. Where the road bends to the left, you will come to a beautiful staircase. I suggest you climb up this ladder.
Although I am not someone who likes to climb hills and stairs, but these stairs are beautiful :) As you go up, there is a beautiful view behind you; There is another nice cafe on the right side at the top of the stairs. If you go in a nice season, the terrace is lush green. hand forced, have a tired coffee or maybe something cold to drink here too 😉
On the stairs, you will see a statue of a famous personality on the pedestal. If you, like me, believe that this statue is a French product, to his nobleman You may think it belongs, but it doesn't; This statue is located near Blois Chittoorborn in, Denis Papin, inventor of the pressure cooker'belong to! We can continue our trip by paying our respects to this valuable physicist who made our lives easier with this amazing invention. Speaking of pressure cookers, I remember when I was a child, I thought the black hoops Arabs wore on their heads were pressure cooker rubber 😀
If you go down the stairs or down the road again to the center and then start to climb slightly to the right, towards the castle, you will see a small but beautiful park (Jardin Augusitin Thierry) right at the bottom of the castle. There is also a small but beautiful church on the right side of this park: Eglise Saint Vincent de Paul. Maybe if you want to go inside and take a look. If churches are your area of interest, they're on the hill. Saint Louis Cathedral and below Saint Nicolas Church It can also be visited.
Eating and drinking I don't have a particular place to recommend, you can try wherever you want. It might be nice to eat lower down, in the center, somewhere close to the bridge, or perhaps in cafes and restaurants in the side streets; They're all cute anyway. Accommodation You can stay at any hotel in the center; After all everywhere is within walking distance. If you go outside Blois, maybe you can pamper yourself by choosing castles where you can stay 😉
To give an idea Ibis Styles Blois Center Gare The hotel may be nice; If you come by train, you can easily reach the hotel, if you come by car, you can use your car. paid You can leave it in the parking lot. In my opinion, stay on the castle side of the city, the other side is more contemporary, more comfortable. ordinary It has an atmosphere. Also, if you make your hotel reservations booking.com If you are in the habit of making online reservations, you can contact me with your reservations by clicking on the banner above. destek You can be, you know 😉
Blois is a small but beautiful city. Loire Valley Castles Tour It is also in an ideal location for like I said here Blois Castle In addition to being in the immediate vicinity Chambord Castle, Cheverny Castle ve Chaumont sur Loire Castle It is also one of the places worth seeing. Believe me, around here, almost there are no blanks 😉
I'm the first one to Blois June 2014, last one August 2017I went there twice and visited for the day each time. Ours People spend their lives in places we pass by like this.r and I'm sure they have much more to tell but still Blois CastleAs someone who intends to go to , I believe you now have an idea about Blois. Why else am I writing all this stuff?
May you always have nice trips and good memories.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Web address: bloischambord.com
Address: 41000 Blois
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2 Comments
Thank you for your efforts and your heart. Thanks to you, we have traveled and been informed. This place seems a bit Italian. Are there any social and regional differences in terms of regional life in France? Structural formations seem to be different in some places, such as different immigrant nationalities (Spanish, Italian, Scandinavian) communities.
France is a combination of so many different ethnicities that you wouldn't believe it, and this is reflected in architecture and daily life. Therefore, although there is a general similarity, it is possible to encounter very different elements in the details.