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Château de Blois. Cade Gilson. The “Museum of France”. The Château has more than 35,000 works of art. Various buildings built over centuries. Due to this fact the Château has many different styles, difering it to most others in Loire Valley
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Château de Blois Cade Gilson
The “Museum of France” • The Château has more than 35,000 works of art. • Various buildings built over centuries. • Due to this fact the Château has many different styles, difering it to most others in Loire Valley • Can be seen clearly in the central courtyard
Styles • The Château has some unique styles including • Medieval • Gothic • Italian Renaissance • Classic Architecture
Interesting Facts • The Château was home to several kings in its days. • Louis XII • Francois I • Henry III • Henry IV • Also a very important event, Joan of Arc arrives at Blois in 1429 to be blessed before traveling to get rid of the English from Orleans.
Visiting • The opening times of the Château: • From 02/01 to 31/03: 9:00-12:30 a.m/1:30-3:30 p.mFrom 01/04 to 30/06: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.mFrom 01/07 to 31/08: 9:00 a.m to 7 p.mFrom 01/09 to 30/09: 9:00 a.m to 6:30 p.mFrom 01/10 to 02/11: 9:00 to 6:00 p.mFrom 03/11 to 31/12: 9:00-12:30 a.m/1:30-5:30 p.m
Visiting (cont.) • Prices: • (free for children under 6)AdultsReduced rate*Youths, 6/17 Château 8€ / 9,5€* 6,5€ / 7€* 4€ "Visiteinsolite“ 12€ 9€ 6€Sound and Light Show 7,5€ 6€ 4€ House of Magic 8€ 6,5€ 5€