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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.
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 (16) · Hiking (5) · Nature (3) · Temples (2) · Wildlife (2) · Food and drink (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 ChambordCastle in Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France14 km
- Château of BloisResidence in Blois, France543 m
- Château de ChevernyChâteau in France13 km
- Château de TroussayCastle13 km
- Saint Louis Cathedral of BloisCatholic cathedral located in Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France54 m
- Château de MenarsCastle in Centre-Val de Loire, France7.9 km
- Château de Beauregard, Loire ValleyCastle in Cellettes, France6.8 km
- Château de Villesavin16th-century country house in Centre-Val de Loire, France14 km
- Jacques-Gabriel Bridge18th-century bridge in Blois, France440 m
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de la TrinitéBasilica located in Loir-et-Cher, in France779 m
- Maison de la MagieMuseum in Blois, France354 m
- Escalier Denis-PapinStairs in Blois (Loir-et-Cher), France233 m
- Hôtel d'AlluyeHistoric mansion in Blois, France340 m
- Dolmen de la Pierre LevéeDolmen in La Chapelle-Vendômoise, France9.9 km
- Hôtel de CondéHistoric mansion in Blois (France)161 m
- Fontaine d'OrchaiseCave10 km
- Hôtel ViartHistoric mansion in Blois (France)293 m
- Réserve naturelle nationale des vallées de la Grand-Pierre et VitainProtected area in France9.1 km
- Château de la RozelleHistory8.3 km
- De Châteaux en Châteaux entre la Loire et le CherHiking route in France13 km
- De Vendôme au Loir, variante BloisHiking3.8 km
- De Vendôme au LoireHiking13 km
- De Vendôme au Loire, variante Chouzy-sur-CisseHiking9.0 km
- Domaine de MontcyWinery12 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Domaine du Vivier
- Nature: Le Côteau
- Hiking: Traversée de la Sologne, de La Ferté St-Cyr à 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.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Orléans36 places55 km
- Vierzon7 places68 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Blois?
The best known: Château de Chambord, Château of Blois, Château de Cheverny, Château de Troussay, Saint Louis Cathedral of Blois. 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 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.
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