Det beste i Blois

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 Unmissables – Kart

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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.

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House of Magic

La Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin is a museum which faces the Royal Château de Blois.

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Chocolaterie Poulain

A former 19th-century chocolate factory known as the Villette factory or Poulainville, representing the city's industrial heritage.

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La Halle aux Grains

A 19th-century grain hall located on Place Jean-Jaurès that has been converted into a theater and cultural venue.

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Courthouse

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

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Église Saint-Nicolas

A Romanesque church dating back to the 12th century, originally part of the Saint-Laumer abbey.

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Ancien couvent des Jacobins

A former Dominican monastery established in the 13th century, preserved as a historic site.

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Prefecture

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

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Town hall

An 18th-century administrative building situated behind St-Louis Cathedral, originally built as the bishop's palace.

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Hôtel d'Amboise

A 16th-century Renaissance private mansion showcasing period architectural details.

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Hôtel d'Epernon

A historic private residence featuring traditional Blois stone masonry.

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Hôtel Jacques de Moulins

A late 15th-century residence featuring a timber-framed facade and Gothic architectural elements.

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Hôtel de Condé

A 16th-century Renaissance mansion noted for its well-preserved period facade.

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Hôtel de Jassand

A 16th-century private mansion located within the city's historic center.

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Hôtel Viart

A Renaissance-style private house featuring a distinctive carved stone facade.

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Ancien collège des Jésuites

A 17th-century former Jesuit college that now houses various administrative services.

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Maison de la Chancellerie

A 16th-century Renaissance building located in the immediate vicinity of the Royal Château.

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