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 to understanding the history of France between the 13th and 18th centuries, featuring Gothic, Baroque, and French Renaissance architecture. This skip-the-line entrance allows you to explore at your own pace.

The château's history is connected to seven kings and ten queens of France, divided into four main areas: the old medieval fortress and the Louis XII, François I, and Gaston d'Orléans wings. Visitors can see the kings' and queens' quarters decorated in various styles.

Important sites include the oratory and the Council Chamber, designed for leaders negotiating treaties with France. Don't miss the château's iconic helical staircase, featuring Renaissance sculptures and is among the most famous steps in the Loire Valley.

Opening Hours

In 2024-2025, the Château de Blois is open Monday to Sunday at the following times:

November 4 to December 20, 2024: 10 am to 5 pmDecember 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025: 10 am to 6 pm; open 10 am to 5 pm on December 24 and 31; closed on 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 time. These hours are flexible and subject to change.

Skip the Line Entry

Booking this ticket allows you to avoid queues at the ticket offices. However, you will need to wait in line to enter the monument, and security checks may take a few minutes.