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Blois (/ b l w ɑː / BLWAH; French: ⓘ) is a commune and the capital city of Loir-et-Cher department, in Centre-Val de Loire, France, on the banks of the lower Loire river between Orléans and Tours.
Blois is a town in the Loir-et-Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, almost equidistant between Tours and Orléans. Mapcarta, the open map.
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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.
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Dec 26, 2023 · A complete guide to what to do in Blois in one day (+ a map with all must-see attractions and how to skip the lines at the royal château of Blois). Situated between Orléans and Tours, Blois is a place you don’t want to miss in your Loire Valley itinerary.
The MICHELIN Blois map: Blois town maps, road map and tourist map, with MICHELIN hotels, tourist sites and restaurants for Blois.
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.
