Château de Blois Ticket

Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Château de Blois is key to understanding French history. You'll be amazed by its extensive collection!

Ticket Details

The Royal Château de Blois is a key monument for understanding French history from the 13th to the 18th centuries. It features Gothic, Baroque, and French Renaissance architecture. The skip-the-line entrance allows you to explore its various rooms at your own pace.

The château is linked to seven kings and ten queens of France, divided into four main areas: the old medieval fortress and the wings of Louis XII, François I, and Gaston d'Orléans. Each wing showcases the quarters of the kings and queens decorated in different styles.

Visitors should also see the oratory and the Council Chamber, used for significant international treaty negotiations. Don't miss the château's iconic staircase, featuring Renaissance sculptures, which is among the most famous steps of the Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

Opening Hours

In 2024-2025, the Château de Blois is open Monday to Sunday as follows:

November 4 to December 20, 2024: 10 am to 5 pmDecember 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025: 10 am to 6 pm (10 am to 5 pm on December 24 and 31; closed December 25 and January 1)January 6 to February 28, 2025: 10 am to 5 pmMarch 1 to 31, 2025: 10 am to 5:30 pmApril 1 to September 30, 2025: 9 am to 6:30 pmOctober 1 to 17, 2025: 9 am to 6 pmOctober 18 to November 3, 2025: 9 am to 6:30 pmNovember 4 to December 19, 2025: 10 am to 5 pmDecember 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026: 10 am to 6 pm

Final admission is 30 minutes before closing. Hours are flexible and may change.

Skip the Line Entry

Booking this ticket allows you to avoid queues at the ticket offices. However, a line for monument entry and security checks may be necessary.