Château de Blois Ticket
Description
The Château de Blois, nestled in the Loire Valley, serves as a cornerstone for understanding France's rich historical narrative. Its vast collection will surely captivate you!
Ticket Details
The Royal Château de Blois rises proudly above the Loire River, embodying a critical piece of French history spanning from the 13th to the 18th centuries. This impressive structure showcases an intriguing blend of architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, and French Renaissance. By purchasing this skip-the-line ticket, you are invited to explore its diverse rooms at your leisure, gaining insights into its historical journey.
This château has strong ties with seven kings and ten queens of France, and it is divided into four principal sections: the remnants of the medieval fortress, and the wings associated with Louis XII, François I, and Gaston d'Orléans. Within these areas, you can admire the royal quarters, each reflecting the distinct tastes of the monarchs throughout history.
The oratory and the Council Chamber are also noteworthy stops, as they were designed to host leaders who came to Blois for significant international treaty discussions concerning the kingdom.
Be sure to visit the château’s iconic staircase, a renowned helical design adorned with numerous Renaissance sculptures. Discover the meanings behind these remarkable artistic pieces during your exploration! This staircase is celebrated among the most recognizable features of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, alongside those in Chambord.
Opening Hours
For the period of 2024-2025, the Château de Blois welcomes visitors from Monday through Sunday at the following 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, hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. Please note the château 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 entry is allowed 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Keep in mind that these hours may vary and are subject to adjustments.
Skip the Line Entry
This ticket allows you to bypass the typical queue at the castle’s ticket office. However, please be prepared to wait briefly for monument entry, as security checks may take a few moments.
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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