Château de Blois Ticket
Description
Situated in the center of the Loire Valley, the Château de Blois holds significant importance in French history. Its vast collection will surely impress you!
Entrance Information
The Royal Château de Blois rises prominently above the Loire River and serves as an essential monument for uncovering the history of France from the 13th to the 18th centuries. This remarkable edifice features an eclectic mix of architectural styles, showcasing Gothic, Baroque, and French Renaissance influences. With this skip-the-line access, you'll have the opportunity to explore its various rooms at your own pace, immersing yourself in its rich history.
Connecting the legacy of seven kings and ten queens, the Château de Blois is organized into four distinct sections: remnants of the ancient medieval fortress and the wings of Louis XII, François I, and Gaston d'Orléans. Each section features the royal quarters adorned according to the preferences of different French monarchs.
A visit here is incomplete without seeing the oratory and the Council Chamber, both designed to host leaders negotiating crucial international treaties with France.
Be sure to admire the château's notable staircase! This renowned helical staircase showcases various Renaissance sculptures. During your visit, discover the meanings behind these artistic representations. Alongside those at Chambord, this staircase ranks among the most iconic steps found in the Châteaux of the Loire Valley.
Visiting Hours
For 2024-2025, the Château de Blois maintains the following schedule:
- November 4 to December 20, 2024: 10 am to 5 pm
- December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025: open from 10 am to 6 pm. On December 24 and 31, 2024, hours are 10 am to 5 pm. The site will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
- January 6 to February 28, 2025: 10 am to 5 pm
- March 1 to 31, 2025: 10 am to 5:30 pm
- April 1 to September 30, 2025: from 9 am to 6:30 pm
- October 1 to 17, 2025: 9 am to 6 pm
- October 18 to November 3, 2025: 9 am to 6:30 pm
- November 4 to December 19, 2025: 10 am to 5 pm
- December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026: 10 am to 6 pm
Final entries are accepted 30 minutes prior to closing.
Be aware that visiting hours may vary and are subject to change.
Skip-the-Line Access
Booking this ticket allows you to bypass the typical queues at the Château de Blois ticket offices. However, please note that there will still be a waiting period for entry, as security checks may require a few minutes.
```What's included
- Skip the line entry to Château de Blois
Cancellation policy
Non rimborsabile
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Free wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Information in accessible formats. Staff with knowledge of sign language. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms.
Important information
Location
The Château de Blois is located at Place du Château, 6. To access the monument, all you have to do is show this reservation voucher at the main entrance.
Opening hours
- November 4 to December 20, 2024: 10 am to 5 pm
- December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025: 10 am to 6 pm. On December 24 and 31, 2024, the castle will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. The castle will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
- January 6 to February 28, 2025: 10 am to 5 pm
- March 1 to 31, 2025: 10 am to 5:30 pm
- April 1 to September 30, 2025: from 9 am to 6:30 pm
- October 1 to 17, 2025: 9 am to 6 pm
- October 18 to November 3, 2025: 9 am to 6:30
- November 4 to December 19, 2025: 10 am to 5 pm
- December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026: 10 am to 6 pm
Final admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Please keep in mind that these hours are flexible and subject to last-minute changes.
How to get to the castle
- By car: A10 freeway or national road RN 152. There are several parking lots next to the Château, such as the one on Avenue Jean Laigret or Valin de la Vaissière. The one on Avenue Wilson is for motorhomes.
- By train: the Gare d'Amboise-Chambord train station is only a 5-minute walk from the Château.
Accessibility
Visitors with disabilities can access the castle free of charge. Free admission is also offered to the guide for people in wheelchairs, people who are blind or visually impaired, or when support is necessary and noted in the supporting document.
At Place du Château, 2, there are parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility (PRM, in French), as well as toilets designed for people with disabilities; they are located at the back of the courtyard, on the right. They can be reached through the first floor of the Francis I wing.
Wheelchairs are available for loan, about which you can inquire at the reception desk. Seating is available in all rooms. Throughout the visit, dogs accompanying people with disabilities are allowed on the monument grounds.
The accessible areas for wheelchair users are: the courtyard, the chapel, the first floor of the Francis I wing (architectural rooms), the outdoor areas (slightly inclined) and the store. Explanatory signs for visitors are available in the reception area, as well as a magnetic loop system for the hearing impaired.
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