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Blois Royal Castle & Gardens Tickets

Royal Blois Castle courtyard with ornate architecture and blue sky.
Royal Blois Castle exterior with visitors in courtyard, France.
Royal Blois Castle bedroom with ornate canopy bed and historical portrait.
Interior of Royal Blois Castle with ornate red and gold walls, decorative ceiling, and sculptures.

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9:00am - 6:30pm

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Discover the fascinating history and best-kept secrets of the French court with priority entrance to the Blois Royal Castle. Wander through the Royal Apartments and the Fine Arts Museum, and admire the unique architecture of the fortress that dates back to the 13 century.

    • Gain entrance to the Blois RoyalCastle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles.

    • Explore the Royal Apartments, where 7 kings and 10 queens used to reside and uncover the secrets of the royal French court.

    • Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing over 300 remarkable artworks, including works by masters such as Ingres, Rubens, and Boucher.

    • Upgrade to include the ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.

    • Fun fact: The Blois Royal Castle has a great royal history from Louis XII who built the oldest part of the castle to Francois I who added the Renaissance wing with the unique open circular staircase.

    • Entry to the Blois Royal Castle

    • HistoPad AR tablet

    • Entry to sound & light show (optional)

    • Audio guide in 10 languages (optional)

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    What our guests say

    Benedikt P

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    Karen T

    Couple
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    Apr 2026

    Katharina H

    Group
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    Nov 2025
    Nice, especially in the middle of a charming town. Beware of the strict supervisor :-) We lost our mother and wanted to go back 2 rooms.... not a good idea. I almost expected to have to fill out a test at the end

    Evelyn S

    Solo
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    Oct 2025
    Made our entrance to the chateaux effortless - skipping the lines is (almost) always worth getting tickets in advance and Headout made that super easy.

    Marta G

    Group
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    Aug 2025
    It was perfect to have the ticket previously purchased. We did not queue, and just by showing the barcode we were there. Easy and the tranquility of saving the queue.
  • Visit the Blois Royal Castle, the previous residence of several French kings and an extraordinary representation of French architecture ranging from the 13th to the 17th century. Prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras: the 13th-century Medieval fortress, the Louis XII Gothic wing (1498-1500), the François Renaissance wing (1515-1518), and the Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638).

    Travel back in time as you walk through the royal apartments, the previous residence of 7 kings and 10 queens. The dramatic past of the French court, with its secrets, power games, and plots, will be revealed to you as you walk through the 17 rooms, lavishly decorated with traditional motifs, monograms, and candelabras. The fully furnished castle gives you an impression of the extraordinary day-to-day lives of the French royals. Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher.

    Enhance your experience by including a ticket for the mesmerizing sound and light show at the castle's courtyard every evening, complete with an audio guide.

  • Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • Entry is free for specially-abled people, you just need to present disability proof at the ticket office. For accompanying persons, directly inquire at the site.

    Additional information

    • Your ticket is valid all day on the date of your chosen reservation, giving you plenty of time to explore the various royal buildings.

    • Don't underestimate the climb to the castle – wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for some stairs.

    • The sound and light shows occur every evening and last 45 minutes.

    • The show takes place in March, April, and September at 10pm; in May, June, July and August at 10:30pm; in October and November at 7:15pm.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

    • Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • Redeem your ticket at Royal Château de Blois.

    • Address: 6 Place du Château, 41000, Blois

    Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point

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