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Chateau de Blois is located in the city center of Blois and has none of the dramatic charm of Chononceau that spans the Cher River.
As the residence of several French kings, it is also where Joan of Arc went in 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims.

LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEB PAGE ON CHATEAU DE BLOIS

TRAVEL: 1999 -


This location has earned an over-all three-and-a-half star (good+) rating from
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Chateau de Blois, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.



Chateau de Blois from the gardens, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.



Horsecart in courtyard, Chateau de Blois, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.



Detail of one facade, Chateau de Blois, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.



Ornate stair tower, Chateau de Blois, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.



Detail of roof on ornate stair tower, Chateau de Blois, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.



Chateau de Blois, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.



Chapel, Chateau de Blois, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.



Stained glass in Chapel, Chateau de Blois, Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1999.






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