Blois
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Blois Unmissables
Blois serves as a historic gateway to the Loire Valley, defined by its layered architectural heritage. This collection highlights the city's most significant landmarks, from the Gothic St-Louis Cathedral and the Romanesque Église Saint-Nicolas to a high concentration of Renaissance-era private mansions. The list also features unique sites like the former Poulain chocolate factory and the House of Magic, reflecting the city's evolution from a royal power center to a modern cultural hub.
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Blois Heritage Trail
This heritage trail through Blois showcases the city’s architectural evolution from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The route features the Late Gothic St-Louis Cathedral, the 12th-century Romanesque Église Saint-Nicolas, and numerous 15th and 16th-century private mansions (hôtels particuliers). Key landmarks include the 11th-century Tour Beauvoir, the city's oldest monument, and administrative structures like the 18th-century episcopal palace that now serves as the Town Hall.
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Practical information
- Currency
- Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type E
- Languages
- French
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +33
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