10.00 am
GUIDED TOUR OF THE ROYAL CHÂTEAU OF BLOIS
The Royal Château of Blois is an essential stop for anyone wishing to understand the history and architecture of the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Its four façades, reflecting four major architectural periods, trace the evolution of the art of building through the centuries. Inside, the richly furnished and decorated royal apartments offer a glimpse into the daily lives of iconic figures such as Louis XII, François I, Henri III and Catherine de’ Medici.
12.00
LUNCH AT A RESTAURANT IN BLOIS
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1/4 of a bottle of wine
Homemade tomato and herb gazpacho, with lightly garlicky croutons
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Haddock fillet, sun-ripened vegetable tatin, fennel cream
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Poultry ballotine, meat jus, mashed potatoes and baby vegetables
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Financier, peach cream, scoop of vanilla ice cream
Pont Blois Cordage Thierry Bourgoin
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2.30 pm
TRADITIONAL BOAT TRIP
You’ll discover the beautiful architecture of the Jacques Gabriel Bridge, built in 1724, the
cathedral overlooking Blois, the south wing of the château, Old Blois, the embankments and the entire 360° panorama. On a boat, time slows down… take a moment to observe the royal city and the wildlife of the Loire.
3.30 pm
GUIDED TOUR OF BLOIS’S FORMER BOATMEN’S QUARTER
Discover the banks of the Loire in Blois on foot along the boatmen’s trail. Ladders and flood marks on the houses (1846, 56 and 66), harbours, old bridges, streets named after a boat or a traditional Loire trade, ex-votos in Saint Saturnin’s Church recounting the flood of 1846 and the ice jam of 1716, man-made structures (embankments, dykes) to protect against flooding – all these are authentic signs and symbols that allow you to follow in the footsteps of the boatmen.
Creusille Blois Aout2021 Whoisreno 8255
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