Chateau Blois

The royal château de blois french.

Chateau blois. As a seat of power it is a summary of court life during the renaissance. The château has its own interesting character and charm. To reconstruct his château at blois which had been built in the 15th and 16th centuries and used as a royal residence by three kings. Mansart proposed rebuilding it entirely but only the north wing facing the gardens was reconstructed.

Early years and works. The chateau of blois is not only one of the most prestigious renaissance monuments in france but also a brilliant illustration of the evolution of the french architecture from the middle ages to the 17th century. Sound light show from 4 april to 27 september 2020 all saints holidays from 17th to 31st october every evening in the courtyard of the chateau except august 28th and 29th and september 10th and 11th a festival of visual and aural special effects synchronized with the grandiose architecture of the court and bringing back to life the celebrated episodes in the history of the castle. The interior is in good condition and has its beauty.

Château royal de blois pronounced ʃɑto ʁwajal də blwa is located in the city center of blois at the loir et cher département in the loire valley in france the residence of several french kings it is also the place where joan of arc went in 1429 to be blessed by the archbishop of reims before departing with her army to drive the english from.