Heritage sites in Blois

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 Heritage Trail — Map

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St-Louis Cathedral

Blois Cathedral, or the Cathedral of St. Louis of Blois, is a Late Gothic Catholic cathedral in Blois, France.

B

La Halle aux Grains

A 19th-century former grain market located on Place Jean-Jaurès, now converted into a theater and convention center.

C

Courthouse

A courthouse or court house is a structure which houses judicial functions for a governmental entity such as a state, region, province,…

D

Ancien couvent des Jacobins

The remains of a 13th-century Dominican monastery.

E

Prefecture

A prefecture is an administrative jurisdiction traditionally governed by an appointed prefect.

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Town hall

The city hall is housed in the former 18th-century episcopal palace designed by Jacques Gabriel, located behind the cathedral.

G

Église Saint-Nicolas

A 12th-century Romanesque church featuring notable carved capitals and a transitional Gothic choir.

H

Hôtel Jacques de Moulins

A Renaissance-era private mansion featuring traditional stone masonry.

I

Hôtel de Condé

A historic 16th-century residence located in the city's old quarter.

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Hôtel de Jassand

A 16th-century mansion featuring a notable Renaissance facade and interior courtyard.

K

Ancien collège des Jésuites

A 17th-century former Jesuit college, now housing administrative offices.

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Hôtel d'Epernon

A 16th-century mansion historically associated with the Duke of Epernon.

M

Hôtel d'Amboise

A historic residence dating from the late 15th or early 16th century.

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Hôtel Viart

A Renaissance-style townhouse featuring ornate window surrounds and a stone facade.

O

Buvette de la Renaissance

A historic building featuring a Renaissance-era facade located near the royal château.

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Hôtel de Villebresme

A 15th-century timber-framed and stone house, also known as the House of Denis Papin.

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Hôtel de Guise

A 16th-century mansion linked to the powerful House of Guise during the Wars of Religion.

R

Maison de la Chancellerie

A 16th-century Renaissance building located in the historic center.

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Tour Beauvoir

An 11th-century square tower that once served as a dungeon and part of the medieval city walls.

T

Fontaine Saint-Nicolas

A historic public fountain located near the Church of Saint-Nicolas.

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Pavillon Anne de Bretagne

A late 15th-century stone pavilion that originally stood in the royal gardens of the Château de Blois.

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