Blois

Blois has served as the seat of the Counts of Blois in the Loire Valley since the early Middle Ages. Set on the Loire’s north bank, the city rises from the river towards streets of timber-framed houses and formal gardens. The Royal Château of Blois became a residence of French kings under Louis XII and Francis I; its courtyard brings together Gothic, Renaissance and Classical wings, including Francis I’s celebrated open spiral staircase. In 1588, the Duke of Guise was assassinated at the château during a meeting of the Estates-General. Find related webcams in the Loire Valley to build a fuller picture of Blois and its river corridor.

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