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Highlights

  • Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.
  • Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.
  • Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.
  • Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.
  • Fun fact: The Blois Royal Castle has a great royal history from Louis XII who built the oldest part of the castle to Francois I who added the Renaissance wing with the unique open circular staircase.

Your Experience

Visit the Blois Royal Castle, the previous residence of several French kings and an extraordinary representation of French architecture ranging from the 13th to the 17th century. Prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras: the 13th-century Medieval fortress, the Louis XII Gothic wing (1498-1500), the François Renaissance wing (1515-1518), and the Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638).

Travel back in time as you walk through the royal apartments, the previous residence of 7 kings and 10 queens. The dramatic past of the French court, with its secrets, power games, and plots, will be revealed to you as you walk through the 17 rooms, lavishly decorated with traditional motifs, monograms, and candelabras. The fully furnished castle gives you an impression of the extraordinary day-to-day lives of the French royals. Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher.

Enhance your experience by including a ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Blois Royal Castle
  • HistoPad AR tablet
  • Entry to sound & light show (optional)
  • Audio guide in 10 languages (optional)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

  • Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your ticket at Royal Château de Blois.

  • Address: 6 Place du Château, 41000, Blois

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Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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You'll experience architecture from four different eras: a Medieval fortress, Louis XII Gothic wing, François Renaissance wing, and Gaston of Orleans Classical wing.

The castle was once home to seven kings and ten queens.

You'll be mesmerized by a fascinating sound and light show, which includes an audio guide available in multiple languages as part of an optional upgrade.

Yes, the Fine Arts Museum within the castle houses over 300 remarkable works by artists like Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.

The inclusion of a HistoPad AR tablet enhances your visit with interactive experiences as you explore different areas of the castle.

An optional audio guide is available in ten languages to enrich your tour experience at Blois Royal Castle.

No, personal expenses are not included; you'll need to cover these separately during your visit.

Travel insurance is excluded from the ticket package. You will have to arrange it independently if needed.

The castle showcases four architectural periods: Medieval, Gothic under Louis XII, Renaissance with François I's contributions, and Classical from Gaston of Orleans. Highlights include exploring royal apartments and visiting a Fine Arts Museum.

Blois Royal Castle has significant history as it was once the residence for several French kings over different eras, including Louis XII who built its oldest part and François I who added a Renaissance wing with an open circular staircase.

This experience is wheelchair accessible. Entry is free for specially-abled people, you just need to present disability proof at the ticket office. For accompanying persons, directly inquire at the site.

Your ticket is valid all day on the date of your chosen reservation, giving you plenty of time to explore the various royal buildings. Don't underestimate the climb to the castle – wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for some stairs. The sound and light shows occur every evening and last 45 minutes. The show takes place in March, April, and September at 10pm; in May, June, July and August at 10:30pm; in October and November at 7:15pm.

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