Castle · UNESCO
Château de Chambord
Blois, France
Vast Renaissance château with a famous double-helix staircase.
Town · France · Centre-Val de Loire
Blois
Royal Loire town with a château and a convenient base for Chambord and Cheverny.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Blois matters
Blois looks up to a château with wings from several centuries of royal taste, and down to a quiet stretch of the Loire. It is a good-sized town with cafés and shops, and it works well as a base for châteaux like Chambord and Cheverny.
Talking points
- Kings lived and plotted in the château above town.
- Chambord and Cheverny are short drives away.
- Hot-air balloons and bike paths line the river valley.
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What to see in Blois
Castle · UNESCO
Château Royal de Blois
Blois, France
Château showcasing several centuries of French architecture.
Castle · UNESCO
Château de Cheverny
Blois, France
Lived-in château with hunting hounds and rich interiors.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.