Blois: royal courtyard, magic and river

Why go

This is a short, focused Blois day for visitors who want a castle visit with a playful second stop. At Château de Blois, take time to compare the different wings around the courtyard. The Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin faces the château and shifts the mood from royal history to stage illusion. After those indoor visits, walk down to Pont Jacques-Gabriel to see the town from the Loire. The route has only three stops, so there is no need to rush through the château to fit in a distant property. Confirm current museum admission and opening information before choosing your day.

The route, stop by stop

World itinerary estimate: 160–330 min

1. 01

   Main stop · 80–120 min

   Château de Blois

   Blois's royal château gathers contrasting French architectural periods around one courtyard. Its changing wings make the building itself the main exhibit.

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2. Walk · 4 min · Estimated

   02

   Main stop · 60–90 min

   Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin

   Across from Blois's royal château, the Maison de la Magie explores stage illusion and Robert-Houdin. It adds a playful museum stop to the historic square.

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3. Walk · 7 min · Estimated

   03

   Main stop · 20–30 min

   Pont Jacques-Gabriel

   Pont Jacques-Gabriel links Blois with Vienne across the Loire. The eighteenth-century bridge opens a useful view of the old river axis.

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