Royal city on the banks of the Loire
The hotel is located in the historic heart of Blois, among the shops in the pedestrian streets, 200 metres from the banks of the Loire. So you can explore Blois on foot without any transport constraints.
Discover the historic centre of Blois
There are four urban pedestrian circuits designed to help you discover the history of Blois. These walking routes are known as "les p'tits clous". Each route allows you to explore a district of Blois:
- the Porcupine trail will take you to the castle district and the royal gardens (Hôtel de France and Hôtel de Guise)
- the Flèches Saint-Nicolas trail will take you through the old abbey district around the Saint-Nicolas abbey church
- The Fleur de Lys route winds its way through the old quarter of Puit-Châtel, where there is a concentration of Renaissance town houses.
- the "gabarre" route offers some of the best views of Blois and the Loire.
Museums in Blois
Blois has a number of museums within easy reach of the town centre. These include
- The Musée des Beaux-Arts at the Château Royal de Blois
- The Natural History Museum
- The Fondation du doute, a space for contemporary art
- The House of Comics
- The Robert-Houdin House of Magic
For a full list of museums in Blois, visit the Blois-Chambord tourist office website: Blois museums
