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Château of Blois. Coordinates: 47.585501°N 1.33095°E. Interior façades in Classic, Renaissance, and Gothic styles (from left to right) Château de Blois, lithograph by C. Molle from a drawing by Charles-Caïus Renoux.
In the heart of the town of Blois, discover the king's garden at the foot of the castle -- and also the gardens of the bishopric and the Roseraie ("rose garden").
Located in the heart of the château, covering close to 2,000 m², the Foix terrace overlooks the old town and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Loire, royal river, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The redeveloped area is composed of two gardens, the Gaston-d’Orléans garden and the Anne-de-Bretagne garden.
In 1992, landscape architect Gilles Clément created a new garden on the site of the Renaissance gardens of Louis XII and Anne of Brittany - these are the Jardin de Simples and the the Royal flower garden.
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Much of the area around the castle is built up by the city of Blois, including a large parking directly under the castle. The Château de Blois does have a large courtyard where there is a small garden along with trees planted. The garden also comes with beautiful views of the city of Blois below.
Classified as a historic monument since 1845, the royal chateau of Blois presents a magnificent panorama of the art and history of the castles of the Loire. Surrounding the court, its four wings constitute a unique example of the development of French architecture from the 13th through the 17th century.
Dec 25, 2015 · Château de Blois used to be the favorite residence of the kings of France during the Renaissance period. 7 kings and 10 queens of France lived here. As a result, the Royal Château of Blois was a hub of monarchic power and major site in France’s history. Chateau de Blois.
