Things to do in Blois: the must-see sights

Guide · Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire · 7 places to discover

Residence of several kings of France, Blois unfolds a château that on its own sums up four centuries of architecture, from Gothic to Classical.

Looking for things to do in Blois, places to visit near Blois or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 7 must-see places in Blois

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The Royal Château of Blois Must-see

A château summing up four architectural styles, from Gothic to Classical, with its famous François I staircase.

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The Old Town of Blois

Sloping lanes and picturesque staircases descending towards the Loire, around Saint-Louis Cathedral.

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Maison de la Magie

A playful museum dedicated to Robert-Houdin, the illusionist born in Blois, with magic shows and automata.

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Château de Chambord

The largest château of the Loire, a Renaissance masterpiece with a double-helix staircase attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.

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Saint-Louis Cathedral of Blois

The cathedral of the old town overlooking the Loire, with its Romanesque crypt and Gothic tower.

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The Denis-Papin Staircase

A grand monumental staircase of 120 steps offering a spectacular view over the lower town.

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Château de Cheverny

An elegant Classical château with refined interiors, a few kilometres away, which inspired Tintin's Marlinspike Hall.

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