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Royal Castle of Blois
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Kristian
October 6, 2024
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Blois Castle (French: Château Royal de Blois) is one of the castles of the Loire. It stands on a mountain spur on the right bank of the Loire in the French city of Blois in the Loir-et-Cher department. Because it was the residence of the French kings under the French ruling houses of Valois and Orléans from 1498 to 1589 and combines buildings from four eras in one complex, it is one of the most famous Loire castles.
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•Martiel Olivier
April 1, 2024
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The Royal Château of Blois, listed as a historical monument since 1845, is an ideal introduction to visiting the châteaux of the Loire Valley. It has hosted many characters whose destiny is linked to the history of France and Europe. For centuries, the château has been alive with drama, intrigue and power games. The favourite residence of 7 kings and 10 queens of France, it is inhabited by the memory of its illustrious guests who have constantly modified, enriched and reinvented it to adapt it to their tastes.
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•SimonWicart
January 25, 2023
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The royal castle of Blois presents a large fresco of the art and history of the Loire castles. Its construction forms a unique example of the evolution of French architecture from the 13th to the 17th centuries. From the promontory on which it is perched, the building offers a spectacular panorama of the city of Blois. Classified as a historic monument since 1845, the castle is now open to the public.
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