Blois Castle – Château Royal de Blois

(Last Update: 12.09.2024) Loire Valley Castles Tour One of the most beautiful castles you can see while Blois Castle in french name Chateau Royal de Blois so actually Royal Castle of Blois passes as. Approximately 180-190 kilometers from Paris situated Blois castle in commune/city or even town Loire RiverIt was built on a slope overlooking the city.

When you look from below, even when you come to the main entrance Blois Castle, whose size goes unnoticedIts dimensions can only be understood from the driveway leading from the side and the parking lot on that side. When you come to the main gate, which you need to reach to visit the castle, you get the impression that you will visit a small building, but you are wrong 😉

Until today Loire Valley Castles Even though I visited Blois Castle three times, I was able to see Blois Castle twice and visit it once. my first time June 2014It was in , and since we went late in the evening, the castle was closed to visitors. I contented myself with looking at the railings of the entrance gate with the yellow-burgundy flag or awning you see in the photo below, and since we did not have the chance to visit this place again on that trip, I left it to time, thinking "next time".

And finally August 2017in, only and only on Pariste.Net Loire Valley CastlesDuring our trip to write about Blois Castle and BloisThis time we devoted a long time to . If I say a long time, it means a full day of course :) Because There are 80 castles worth seeing in this region and I have only been able to visit 10 of them so far; There is no end to wandering around the country :) We bought our castle ticket in advance. Chambord Castlefrom the box office of combined ticket We took it as: These combined tickets, sold in some periods, allow more affordable entry to different castles and provide priority rights at castle entrances. If you wish, you can buy it from the castle's box office or online.

Traveling the Loire Valley by car would be the ideal way to travel freely. 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. How happy it is if you can use the map application on your phone with your international internet package; Believe me, your life will become easier.

Although I am always in favor of visiting this region with a private vehicle. loves Of course, there is the option of reaching Blois Castle by public transportation.. For this in Paris Austerlitz Train Station – Gare d'AusterlitzThe smartest thing to do is to take the train from . Your train ticket TCDD of France one SNCFFrom the official website of Just take it. If you wish, to reach Blois Castle from paris BloisYou can also come to 'by intercity bus' But as I said, I have never come by public transportation, so I have no experience in that regard.

Whether you come by train or bus, the Blois Castle is approximately 500 meters away. Blois StationYou reach . After that a pleasant walk will be. At first, the environment may seem ordinary to you, but gradually the atmosphere will become more beautiful, especially when you see the Blois Castle, I am sure you will be impressed.

When you pass the toll booth and enter the courtyard of Blois Castle, you slowly begin to understand what kind of building you are in. The first striking part of the building is the one you will see on the right diagonal. spiral stone stairs. Now where you start your trip is entirely up to your taste. When we entered the courtyard to tour the castle, one was a woman and the other was a man. sword show of two musketeers There were and we watched them with a large crowd.

At the end of the show, on the left Chapel of Saint CalaisWe visited. The interior is small, but it appeared to be an extremely bright and beautiful place due to the play of the colorful stained glass windows with the sun. After that the castle Loire RiverIt was quite enjoyable to look down from the slope overlooking . After cooling off under the tree shade for a while, we bought something from the cafe in the corner of the courtyard and sat down to eat. enjoy our coffee After drinking and resting well, we were able to start visiting the castle :)

The interior of the castle It has three main parts we can say. First part Beaux-arts museum Museum of Fine Arts, second section Les Appartements aux Royaux Royal Suites and Les Autres Salles Other Halls referred to as. As I said, you can start your trip from any section you want. As long as you follow the arrows on the track, you can progress without getting lost or skipping halls.. And of course, at times in the castle restoration work Some sections may be closed due to possible Accordingly, you can have a different castle tour experience when you go.

of Blois Castle Museum of Fine Arts The portion is quite satisfying. In addition to the beautiful paintings, the historical structure of the building also fascinates people. One of the things I liked most while visiting this castle was the man who spent the last period of his life in the Loire Valley. Leonardo da VinciIt was to see paintings by . Another city located just nearby AmboiseFamous artist and inventor who lived his last years in Leonardo da Vinci's House – Le Clos LucéWhen you visit, you will understand its relationship with this region much better.

Although what you see above, Leonardo da Vinci's famous Saint Jean-Baptiste (John the Baptist) Seeing his painting in Blois Castle confused me a bit. This is the painting I know Louvre Museumin, Mona LisaHe stands in the corridor before entering the hall where . This was just like the original; I couldn't understand whether it was brought for the exhibition or whether it was a replica :) While preparing this article, I did a lot of research on the internet, but I could not find any information about it. If anyone of you visits the Blois Castle after this article is published, I would appreciate it if you could clarify the issue 😉

Of course, perhaps the most impressive part of Blois Castle Royal Suites The part we can say is: king room, queen room and other halls; It is quite impressive with its floor, ceiling and even wall decorations. I especially loved the floor tiles and the view of the park side of the castle. Of course, I didn't like the king's bedroom or the queen's; I couldn't get enough of these king beds; They really make me feel sad :)

Although the history of Blois Castle dates back to ancient times, if we talk about its current form, its construction dates back to the 13th century. It starts in the 17th century and is completed with different additions and changes in the 17th century. It reaches a century. Blois Castle, which hosted 7 kings and 10 queens throughout history, XVI. king of France in the 19th century Francis Iof Fontainebleau CastleAfter it was moved to , it lost its status as a royal castle. When the king moved, he took the Blois Library with him. Bibliothéque Nationale – National LibraryThis is how the foundations of .

The castle, which remained empty for 130 years after the French Revolution, was also used for different purposes such as a school and a military ammunition depot. Later Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon BonaparteIt started to be used again during the ) period. Victor Hugo, Honoré de Balzac ve Alexandre Dumas Blois Castle, which was also visited by important names such as III. Napoleon It was declared a Monumental Building and taken under protection.

As you progress through the halls of Blois Castle, you sometimes pass through narrow passages, sometimes long corridors and sometimes magnificent rooms. It is very enjoyable to go up and down the spiral stone stairs, which is one of my favorite parts. When you go down to the bottom floor Other Halls You reach the section called .

In the largest of these halls, on the upper floors, you see the original. a replica of the throne If it is not too crowded, you can sit on this throne and take photos. As you can see in the photo, I am sitting on the throne of France, even if only for a minute :) This is how we have fun among ourselves. Otherwise, which kingdom, which aristocracy, which nobility are we talking about in the 21st century? Isn't nobility not in blood, but in all beautiful people who have high human values ​​in their hearts?

Especially the ceiling decorations of this large hall are wonderful. to me in paris Holy ChapelThese patterns, which remind us of the ceiling decorations of the ground floor of , are, as you know, symbolizing the French royal family.lily"(lis) i.e. a figurative form of the lily flower. Especially the gold gilded version on a blue background attracts attention.

While we were visiting Blois Castle, in a corner of this large hall Virtual Reality Glasses There was the opportunity to go on a journey through the history of the castle by wearing it. I don't know if this will continue later on, but since I didn't want to wait in line and I kept my distance from this virtual reality issue, I didn't want to wait and try it. I don't know, I've been thinking about this issue for a while 😉

In the other halls on the ground floor, there are examples of the changes that Blois Castle has undergone throughout history, old exterior decorations, sculptures and models. While visiting this place, I was in Paris again. Museum of ArchitectureI felt like I was on the ground floor of . Time wears us all out, appears and disappears on the stage of history, burning us up and extinguishing us like a firefly.

Thus, we complete our Blois Castle tour. As a matter of fact, also A special music and light show held in the castle courtyard every evening from the beginning of April to the end of September There is, but we didn't have time to watch it. forty five minutes If you want to watch this fascinating show, you need to buy a separate ticket. The show is paid... You can find out the current prices from the official web page link at the end of the article.

Blois Castle Open every day of the year except December 25 and January 1. Visiting hours of the castle vary depending on the season of the year. castle only Free for children under 6 years oldIt is priced in three different categories, starting from 6 years old. You can learn current price information, periodic exhibitions and other details from the official web page link at the end of the article.

After your visit to Blois Castle, just across the square House of Magic Yani Robert Houdin's House of MagicYou might like to visit. famous magician HudiniYou know . Here is the founder of modern magic, from whom even the American magician Harry Houdini took his surname as his stage name. Blois-born French magician Robert Houdin's museum house BloisIt will be standing right in front of you. Even if you don't have time to visit this museum, go across the house at any time during the day; You will see the crowd already waiting. A surprise will be waiting for you every hour. 😉

Blois It's a small place anyway... After visiting Blois Castle, you can go down and visit the city center on foot. Accommodation for Blois It may also be an ideal option. This completely depends on your itinerary and which castles you will visit. For accommodation booking.comIf you are one of those who prefer and make your reservation via the banner below, I would be happy.

Although there are many castles to see in the surrounding area, I recommend three castles that you can visit along with this one. Chambord Castle, Cheverny Castle ve Chaumont sur Loire Castle It will happen. To tour the region in detail and create an ideal tour program that includes other castles, Loire Valley Castles Tour You can benefit from my article.

I hope you will have the chance to visit this beautiful castle as soon as possible and that you will remember this article with a smile.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: chateaudeblois.fr/

Combined ticket purchase link: boutique.bloischambord.com/pass-chateaux

Address: 6 Place du Château, 41000 Blois

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Other Chateaus in the Loire Valley:

• Chambort Castle – Château de Chambord
• Cheverny Castle – Château de Cheverny
• Chaumont sur Loire Castle – Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
• Amboise Castle – Château Royal d'Amboise
• Leonardo da Vinci's House – Le Clos Lucé
• Chenonceau Castle – Château de Chenonceau
• Montresor Castle – Château de Montrésor
• Chinon Castle – Forteresse Royale de Chinon
• Saumur Castle – Château de Saumur

Castles in Paris and Surroundings:

• Louvre Museum – Musée du Louvre
• Palace of Versailles – Château de Versailles
• Vincennes Castle – Château de Vincennes
• Saint Germain Castle – National Archaeological Museum
• Fontainebleau Castle – Château de Fontainebleau
• Chantilly Castle – Château de Chantilly
• Pierrefonds Castle – Château de Pierrefonds
• Compiègne Castle – Château de Compiègne
• Vaux le Vicomte Castle – Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
• La Roche Guyon Castle – Château de la Roche-Guyon
• Castle of Monte Cristo – Château de Monte-Cristo
• Maisons Laffitte Castle – Château de Maisons-Laffitte
• Malmaison Castle – Château de Malmaison