Château of Blois
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- First mentioned in the 6th century by Gregory of Tours, it was by the early Middle Ages seat of the powerful counts of Blois, from whom descended the Capetian kings of France. At the end of the 14th century, Blois was acquired by Louis de France, duc d’Orléans. Joan of Arc set out from Blois in 1429 to raise the siege of Orléans.
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Blois, city, capital of Loir-et-Cher département, Centre région, central France, on the Loire River northeast of Tours. First mentioned in the 6th century by Gregory of Tours, it was by the early Middle Ages seat of the powerful counts of Blois, from whom descended the Capetian kings of France.
Historically, the city was the capital of the County of Blois, created on 832 until its integration into the Royal domain in 1498, when Count Louis II of Orléans became King Louis XII of France. During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France .
Explore the Chateau de Blois The story of the castle on this site in Blois starts in the 10th century, and the castle as we now see it starts with the arrival of the widow of the recently murdered Duke of Orléans at the end of the 14th century.
The town of Blois is found between Tours and Orleans in the Loire Valley. In recognition of the number of interesting monuments and the well preserved town centre Blois is a listed French 'Ville d'Art et Histoire' and has also been classified as a protected Historic Town in France. Explore Blois
Home > Royal chateau of Blois > History and architecture > The historic periods. Numerous major events in the history of France took place in the royal castle of Blois. Many illustrious figures were born or resided in its confines: counts of Blois, dukes of Orleans, kings of France...
The château effectively controlled the County of Blois up to 1397, then the Duchy of Orléans, and the Kingdom of France between 1498 and 1544. It comprises several buildings, whose construction began in the 13th century and ended in the 17th century.
