Blois

Town · Loire Valley, 🇫🇷 France

Population 47,219

Area 38 km²

Time zone Europe/Paris

Official website www.blois.fr

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.

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.

Blois — Map

Blois — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -5°–13°
1° at night
12 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -5°–14°
1° at night
10 rainy days
5 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–19°
3° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–22°
5° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–26°
9° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 8°–32°
13° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–34°
14° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–36°
15° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 6°–31°
11° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 2°–25°
8° at night
12 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -2°–17°
4° at night
13 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -4°–13°
2° at night
13 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: French
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +33

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