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The Royal Château of Blois was the residence of queens, kings, and princes for more than four centuries. It was the preferred residence of Duke Charles of Orléans, the birthplace of Louis XII, who lived here with his wife Anne of Brittany, the first building constructed by the king and architect Francis I, the deathbed of Catherine de' Medici, and the home of Marie de' Medici in exile.

The old Abbey Church of Saint-Laumer was built between 1138 and the beginning of the 13th century and exhibits early Gothic features. Fleeing the Normans, Benedictine monks, laden with the relics of their founder, Saint-Laumer, found refuge in Blois. They decided to establish their monastery there, the Abbey Church of Saint-Laumer, commonly known as the Church of Saint-Nicolas. From 1138 to 1186, the monks built the choir, the transept, and the first bay, completing the construction at the beginning of the following century. When the Wars of Religion broke out, the church was mutilated and the abbey destroyed by the Protestants. The abbey was rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries, and during the Revolution, it became the Hôtel-Dieu.

Saint-Louis Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Louis de Blois, German: Cathedral of Blois) is a Catholic church building and the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Blois. The cathedral has been a listed historic monument since 1906.

Great panorama with bridge & Blois

A worthwhile castle with its four construction periods. Make sure you take the time to visit.

Very beautiful view of Blois, even more magical at dawn...

Saint-Nicolas, the listed former abbey church of Saint-Laumer (IMH) from the 12th century with Romanesque and Gothic style elements. The choir, the motif capitals and the altarpiece depicting Mary of Egypt (15th century) are worth seeing.

This gothic cathedral has been rebuilt several times over the centuries and has a very rich history and architecture. You can admire the contemporary stained glass windows by Jan Dibbets and the 17th century organ. The cathedral terrace offers a panoramic view of the city and the Loire. The cathedral is open all year round and a guided tour of the stained glass windows is offered on Sundays from April to October. Don't forget to bring your camera and your curiosity!