# Things to see in Blois (France): 27 places and when to go

> Blois is a town in France, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Hiking (5), Nature (3). The best known are Château de Chambord, Château of Blois and Château de Cheverny. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/blois/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** France · 47.5889, 1.3361
- **Places:** 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) (16) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/naturaleza/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/espiritual/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fauna/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gastronomia/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 148 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Blois

The places in and around Blois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Château de Chambord](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chambord-castle/): Castle in Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France · 14 km
- [Château of Blois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-blois/): Residence in Blois, France · 543 m
- [Château de Cheverny](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-cheverny/): Château in France · 13 km
- [Château de Troussay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-troussay/): Castle · 13 km
- [Saint Louis Cathedral of Blois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/st-louis-cathedral/): Catholic cathedral located in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France · 54 m
- [Château de Menars](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-menars/): Castle in Centre-Val de Loire, France · 7.9 km
- [Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-beauregard/): Castle in Cellettes, France · 6.8 km
- [Château de Villesavin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-villesavin/): 16th-century country house in Centre-Val de Loire, France · 14 km
- [Jacques-Gabriel Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-jacques-gabriel/): 18th-century bridge in Blois, France · 440 m
- [Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Trinité](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilique-notre-dame-de-la-trinite/): Basilica located in Loir-et-Cher, in France · 779 m
- [Maison de la Magie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/house-of-magic/): Museum in Blois, France · 354 m
- [Escalier Denis-Papin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/escalier-denis-papin/): Stairs in Blois (Loir-et-Cher), France · 233 m
- [Hôtel d'Alluye](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hotel-d-alluye/): Historic mansion in Blois, France · 340 m
- [Dolmen de la Pierre Levée](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/dolmen-dit-de-la-pierre-levee/): Dolmen in La Chapelle-Vendômoise, France · 9.9 km
- [Hôtel de Condé](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hotel-de-conde/): Historic mansion in Blois (France) · 161 m
- [Fontaine d'Orchaise](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fontaine-d-orchaise/): Cave · 10 km
- [Hôtel Viart](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hotel-viart/): Historic mansion in Blois (France) · 293 m
- [Réserve naturelle nationale des vallées de la Grand-Pierre et Vitain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-des-vallees-de-la-grand-pierre-et-de-vitai/): Protected area in France · 9.1 km
- [Château de la Rozelle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-la-rozelle/): History · 8.3 km
- [De Châteaux en Châteaux entre la Loire et le Cher](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/de-chateaux-en-chateaux-entre-la-loire-et-le-cher/): Hiking route in France · 13 km
- [De Vendôme au Loir, variante Blois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/de-vendome-au-loir-variante-blois/): Hiking · 3.8 km
- [De Vendôme au Loire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/de-vendome-au-loire/): Hiking · 13 km
- [De Vendôme au Loire, variante Chouzy-sur-Cisse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/de-vendome-au-loire-variante-chouzy-sur-cisse/): Hiking · 9.0 km
- [Domaine de Montcy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-de-montcy/): Winery · 12 km

And the other 3, by what you come to do:

- **Food and drink**: [Domaine du Vivier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-du-vivier/)
- **Nature**: [Le Côteau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-biologique-dirigee-du-coteau/)
- **Hiking**: [Traversée de la Sologne, de La Ferté St-Cyr à Blois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/traversee-de-la-sologne-de-la-ferte-st-cyr-a-blois/)

## When to go to Blois

The best time to visit Blois is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 38 |
| February | Possible | 10 h |
| March | Best time | 11 h 35 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 24 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 55 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 45 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 24 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 05 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 35 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 01 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 15 |

In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Blois

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 148 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.5889%2C1.3361)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.5889%2C1.3361)

## Other towns nearby

- [Château de Chenonceau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-chenonceau/): 26 places · 36 km
- [Montoire sur le Loir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montoire-sur-le-loir/): 11 places · 40 km
- [Lye](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/lye/): 20 places · 42 km
- [Tours](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tours/): 82 places · 53 km
- [Orléans](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/orleans/): 36 places · 55 km
- [Vierzon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vierzon/): 7 places · 68 km

And all of France, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Blois?

The best known: [Château de Chambord](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chambord-castle/), [Château of Blois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-blois/), [Château de Cheverny](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-cheverny/), [Château de Troussay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-troussay/), [Saint Louis Cathedral of Blois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/st-louis-cathedral/). In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Blois?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.

### How do you get to Blois?

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 148 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.5889%2C1.3361) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Blois as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).