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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Royal Blois Castle
- Bypass queues and enter the unique Château de Blois, former residence of several kings and queens of France.
- Overlooking the north bank of the Loire River, Blois Castle offers a striking introduction to some of the key periods in French history and architecture.
- Explore the 17 rooms of the castle, all generously decorated with traditional motifs, monograms, and candelabra.
- The dramatic events of the past in relation to the Court of France will be revealed to you across its premises.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Château Royal de Blois
- HistoPad AR tablet
- Tip: Just 350m away from the castle, at Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude, find the most scrumptious crêpes in town.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- Your ticket is valid all day on the date of your chosen reservation, giving you plenty of time to explore the various royal buildings.
- Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
- These tickets are valid until 31 December, 2023.
Combo (Save 7%): Royal Blois + Royal Amboise + Clos Lucé Castle Tickets
€47
€43.86
Save 7%
Extended Validity
Instant Confirmation
Mobile Ticket
- A trip to the Loire Valley is incomplete without seeing its famed castles; this wallet-friendly combo lets you explore 3 in one go.
- Travel back in time as you explore the royal apartments from 13th to 17th centuries at the Château Royal de Blois.
- Be mesmerized by the Gothic façade, unique wine cellars, and tomb of Leonardo Da Vinci at Château Royal d'Amboise.
- Get a glimpse of Da Vinci’s greatest works, memories, and inventions at his last place of residence, Château du Clos Lucé.
Inclusions
Royal Blois Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to Château Royal de Blois
- HistoPad AR tablet
Royal Amboise Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to the Château Royal d'Amboise
- HistoPad AR tablet
Clos Lucé Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to the Château Clos Lucé
- Access to exhibitions
Royal Blois Castle
- Tip: Take your time and try to find out more about the secret passageways and hidden chambers within the château.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- A HistoPad disinfection cabinet (automatic sterilization system using ultraviolet germicidal rays) is used for each tablet.
Royal Amboise Castle
- Tip: Keep an eye out for historical reenactments and events that take place occasionally around the castle.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- A HistoPad disinfection cabinet (automatic sterilization system using ultraviolet germicidal rays) is used for each tablet.
Clos Lucé Castle
- Tip: Take a relaxed amble around the Garden of Leonardo, where you'll find recreations of his botanical studies and innovative gardening techniques.
- Please note that only 80% of the castle is accessible to wheelchair users.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 December, 2023.
- These tickets are valid until 31 December, 2023.
Combo (Save 8%): Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire + Royal Blois + Royal Amboise Castle Tickets
€49
€45.19
Save 8%
Instant Confirmation
Mobile Ticket
- Use this super-saver combo ticket to get skip-the-line entry to 3 Loire Valley castles!
- Tour the gardens and stables of Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and admire its grand double-helix spiral staircase.
- Marvel at French architecture across 4 eras when you visit Château Royal de Blois. Discover traditional motifs, monograms, and candelabra in 17 rooms.
- At the Gothic-Renaissance design of Château Royal d'Amboise, glimpse into extravagant royal lives and pay a visit to the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci in the chapel.
Inclusions
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to the Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Priority access to the Château
- A pass for the International Garden Festival
- Access to the Goualoup Park
- Entry into the vegetable garden and greenhouse
- Access to the Gardeners Court Gallery
- Entry into the Bee Barn
Royal Blois Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to Château Royal de Blois
- HistoPad AR tablet
Royal Amboise Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to Château Royal d'Amboise
- HistoPad AR tablet
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
- Tip: Pack some local delicacies and wine, and find a cozy spot in the sprawling park to enjoy a leisurely meal admiring the stunning expanse of the Loire Valley.
- The main car park is on the hillside (south entrance of the domain – Rue des Argillons). Priority is given to people with reduced mobility and families with pushchairs.
- Parking spaces are also available in the village of Chaumont-sur-Loire and along the banks of the Loire.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Lockers.
- Dogs are allowed at the International Garden Festival but not in the Château.
- A free information leaflet is available in the following languages:
French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Japanese, and Chinese
Royal Blois Castle
- Tip: Don't skip a visit to the Foix terrace gardens, offering panoramas of Blois old town and the Loire Valley.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- Your ticket is valid all day on the date of your chosen reservation, giving you plenty of time to explore the various royal buildings.
Royal Amboise Castle
- Tip: Stay until sunset and head to the château's terrace for breathtaking views of the Loire River and the surrounding countryside bathed in golden hues.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- A HistoPad disinfection cabinet (automatic sterilization system using ultraviolet germicidal rays) is used for each tablet.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 6%): Chambord + Royal Blois Castle Tickets
€28.5
€26.88
Save 6%
Extended Validity
Instant Confirmation
Mobile Ticket
- Don't waste time in ticket lines, and discover 2 majestic castles with this pocket-friendly combo ticket.
- Tour 60 stately rooms centered by Da Vinci's double-helix staircase with a hollowed-out core, and stroll in the French gardens around the Chambord Castle.
- Marvel at the unique structure of Royal de Blois Castle – a combination of 4 different architectural styles.
- Learn about the royal French court in the apartments and admire at the works of masters like Ingres and Rubens in the Fine Arts Museum at Blois Castle.
Inclusions
Chambord Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to Château de Chambord
- Access to the castle and gardens
- Entry to the temporary exhibitions
- HistoPad AR tablet
- Locker facility (except in case of contrary governmental provisions)
Royal Blois Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to Château Royal de Blois
- HistoPad AR tablet
Chambord Castle
- Tip: Rent a bicycle and explore the expansive estate surrounding the château. Capture stunning pictures of the architecture from afar.
- Please note that only the ground floor of Chambord is accessible to wheelchair users, who enjoy free admission.
- Since this is a historic site, certain regions may be closed for access due to maintenance or renovation.
- It is allowed to bring dogs on a leash in the park, but not in the castle enclosure, the French gardens, and the Stables.
- Guide dogs may access the entire premises.
Royal Blois Castle
- Tip: Get local products like wines, beers, biscuits, chocolates, organic infusions, and more in the gift shop, along with postcards and souvenirs.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- Your ticket is valid all day on the date of your chosen reservation, giving you plenty of time to explore the various royal buildings.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 December, 2023.
- These tickets are valid until 31 December, 2023.
Combo (Save 8%): Chambord + Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire + Royal Blois Castle Tickets
€48.5
€44.66
Save 8%
Instant Confirmation
Mobile Ticket
- 3 stunning castles in the Loire Valley on a cost-effective deal. Gain priority access to Château de Chambord, Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and Château Royal de Blois.
- Walk around 60 rooms wrapped around a double-helix staircase by Da Vinci at Chambord Castle. Take your time in the beautiful gardens around.
- Gaze at 10th-century architecture at the Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, feasting your eyes on the panoramas from its terraces.
- At Blois Castle, take a look at its Royal Apartments, find out fascinating stories about the royal court, and explore its Fine Arts Museum.
Inclusions
Chambord Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to Château de Chambord
- Access to the castle and gardens
- Entry to the temporary exhibitions
- HistoPad AR tablet
- Locker facility (except in case of contrary governmental provisions)
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to the Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Priority access to the Château
- A pass for the International Garden Festival
- Access to the Goualoup Park
- Entry into the vegetable garden and greenhouse
- Access to the Gardeners Court Gallery
- Entry into the Bee Barn
Royal Blois Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to Château Royal de Blois
- HistoPad AR tablet
Chambord Castle
- Tip: Seek to find out more about the hidden staircase here. Unlike the main stairways, this secretive passage was once used by the royalty for private access to their chambers!
- Please note that only the ground floor of Chambord is accessible to wheelchair users, who enjoy free admission.
- Since this is a historic site, certain regions may be closed for access due to maintenance or renovation.
- It is allowed to bring dogs on a leash in the park, but not in the castle enclosure, the French gardens, and the Stables.
- Guide dogs may access the entire premises.
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
- Tip: While exploring the gardens, keep an eye out for hidden and lesser-known spots that offer serene settings away from the main pathways.
- The main car park is on the hillside (south entrance of the domain – Rue des Argillons). Priority is given to people with reduced mobility and families with pushchairs.
- Parking spaces are also available in the village of Chaumont-sur-Loire and along the banks of the Loire.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Lockers.
- Dogs are allowed at the International Garden Festival but not in the Château.
- A free information leaflet is available in the following languages:
French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Japanese, and Chinese
Royal Blois Castle
- Tip: Make your cultural visit natural! Blois is the perfect place from which to embark on a paddle ride down the Loire River. It also has acres of forests to hike.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- Your ticket is valid all day on the date of your chosen reservation, giving you plenty of time to explore the various royal buildings.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combo (Save 5%): Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire + Royal Blois Castle Tickets
€32.5
€30.93
Save 5%
Instant Confirmation
Mobile Ticket
- Take a break, get historical, and save big on your visit to 2 Loire Valley castles, Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and Royal de Blois.
- Admire the medieval exterior of Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, and its contemporary art installations. Take a picnic to the park for stunning Loire Valley views.
- Explore all 4 wings spanning different eras of French architecture at Royal de Blois, formerly home to 7 kings and 13 queens.
Inclusions
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to the Domaine du Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Priority access to the Château
- A pass for the International Garden Festival
- Access to the Goualoup Park
- Entry into the vegetable garden and greenhouse
- Access to the Gardeners Court Gallery
- Entry into the Bee Barn
Royal Blois Castle
- Skip-the-line entry to Château Royal de Blois
- HistoPad AR tablet
Domaine du Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
- Tip: Adventure enthusiasts, try the immersive 'Escape Game' in the château. Solve puzzles and riddles inspired by its rich history.
- The main car park is on the hillside (south entrance of the domain – Rue des Argillons). Priority is given to people with reduced mobility and families with pushchairs.
- Parking spaces are also available in the village of Chaumont-sur-Loire and along the banks of the Loire.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Lockers.
- Dogs are allowed at the International Garden Festival but not in the Château.
- A free information leaflet is available in the following languages:
French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Japanese, and Chinese
Royal Blois Castle
- Tip: At the castle square, drop by the House of Magic, a theater and museum dedicated to the memory of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, celebrated as the 'father of modern magic'.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- Your ticket is valid all day on the date of your chosen reservation, giving you plenty of time to explore the various royal buildings.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Château de Blois Highlights
Grand Architectural Styles
The most extraordinary feature of the Château de Blois is its grand architecture that displays not just one or two, but 4 major epochs of French architectural styles. Built between the middle ages (13th century) and 17th century, what you see is four grand wings - Gothic: Medieval Fortress, Flamboyant Gothic: Louis XII Wing, Early Renaissance: François I Wing and Classical: Gaston, Duke of Orléans Wing. Take your time and marvel at the grandeur of these facades and soak in the rich history of this attraction.
Museum
The Château houses the Blois Fine Arts Museum in the flamboyant Gothic Louis XII Wing. Thousands of prominent sculptures, paintings and tapestries from the 16th to 19th century are on display here. Some of the centerpiece paintings (a total of 300 in number) are works of French greats, the likes of Rubens, Ingres and Boucher. The museum also offers an original visitor’s pathway app, the use of which appeals to the five senses.
Light & Sound Show
One of the biggest and the most dramatic festivals to experience at the Château de Blois is the unique Sound & Light Show. It takes place every evening from late April to late September, as a tribute to the Royal Château. The event has huge 360° video mapping projections on display to showcase the splendid architecture and history of the courtyard. Expect extraordinary lighting and narration; in short, a spectacle that brings alive the love, dramas and secrets of the Château.
Augmented Reality With HistoPad
With about 400 HistoPads or digital pads at the disposal of visitors, one can now visit the Château de Blois in augmented reality. This cutting-edge technology offers shockingly immersive experiences by animating decors, customs, lives of the sovereigns and their court. You get to live and learn about the architecture of the Château, interact with the site through a virtual treasure hunt, experience 3D reproductions of the Château’s four periods of construction and be a present and interactive participant throughout.
Where is Château de Blois?
The beautiful Château de Blois is an integral part of French history as it has been the residence of several French Kings. Located right in the heart of the city of Blois, Château de Blois is a castle at the Loir-et-Cher department of Loire Valley, France. With the Blois railway station nearby, the chateau at the 6 Place du Château, 41000 Blois, France is a destination where tourists can easily visit by taking a train from Paris.
Plan Your Visit To Château de Blois
Timings
Getting There
Accessibility
Things to do nearby
The Château de Blois is open every day except for 25th December and 1st January. Timings differ during different times of the year:
- 9 am to 6:30 pm (1st September 2021 to 7th November 2021)
- 10 am to 5 pm (8th November 2021 to 31st December 2021 and 2nd January 2022 to 1st March 2022)
- 9 am to 6:30 pm (1st April 2022 to 30th June 2022)
- 9 am to 7 pm (1st July 2022 to 31st August 2022)
- 9 am to 6:30 pm (1st September 2022 to 6th November 2022)
- 10 am to 5 pm (7th November 2022 to 31st December 2022)
The last admission is half an hour before the court closes. Visitors are advised to spend between 1 to 1 and half hours exploring the royal Château.
Address: 6 Place du Château, 41000 Blois, France
- The fastest way to reach Château de Blois from Paris is by train from Paris Austerlitz to Blois station. It will take 1. 5 hours. Once here, it is a 10-minute walk from the station to the castle.
- The cheapest way is by bus but it will take 2.5 hours.
- By car it takes 2 hours to reach Château de Blois from Paris. Take either the A10 or RN152. There is a large multi-storey underground car park very close to the Château. Charges are between 8-10 euros overnight. The city of Blois, about 10 minutes away from the castle has many free parking spaces too.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair on Loan
- Free admission for those assisting people with disabilities
- Wi-Fi, resting seats, toilets, and suited sanitary facilities
- Souvenir shop, gift shop & bookstore
- Cafe & Restaurants
- No pets allowed
- Assistance dogs allowed
- Vieux Blois (Old Town): Visit the cobbled streets, pedestrian staircases and half-timbered homes of the Vieux Blois or Old Town and enjoy its one-of-kind charm.
- Maison de la Magie: The House of Magic or Maison de la Magie is a museum located across the Royal Château that is dedicated to magic. Visitors can enjoy entertaining magic performances and witness the famous fire-breathing dragon.
- Eglise Saint-Nicolas: Formerly a gorgeous church in the district of Blois, the Eglise Saint-Nicolas is known for its distinctive architecture and a bright sanctuary that is illuminated by artistic stained-glass windows.
- Eglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul: Baroque-style, 17th-century church with ornate interiors boasting carved red marble columns and opulent chapels. It also houses beautiful sculptures.
All Your Questions About Château de Blois Answered
Q. Can I buy Château de Blois tickets online?
A: Yes, you can buy Château de Blois tickets online.
Q. Is the Château de Blois tour open now?
A: Yes, the Château de Blois tour is now open. You can buy Château de Blois tickets to gain access to the site.
Q: Is it safe to go for Château de Blois tours post COVID-19?
A: Yes, all appropriate and government-enforced Covid-19 safety rules and guidelines are in place.
Q: Are Château de Blois tickets refundable?
A: No, Château de Blois tickets are not refundable. Certain sites offer a refund only if canceled at least 24 hours before visit.
Q: Are discounts available on Château de Blois tickets?
A: Yes, group discounts and combined tickets discounts are available on Château de Blois tickets.
Q: What is the best way to buy tickets to Château de Blois?
A: The best way to buy Château de Blois tickets is to buy them online to avail of the best deals and discounts, while ensuring the practice of social distancing - thus saving both money and time.
Q. What is the best time to visit Château de Blois?
A: The best time to visit Château de Blois is during the weekdays in the early hours. Avoid the weekends to avoid the rush of crowd
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