{"id":837,"date":"2025-07-22T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/alentours\/blois\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:21:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:21:16","slug":"blois","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/blois\/","title":{"rendered":"Blois"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Blois<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"859\" >On the banks of the Loire River, the town of <strong>Blois<\/strong>, a city of art and history, offers a choice stopover during a B&amp;B stay <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/our-rooms\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"859\">in Loir-et-Cher<\/a>! Immerse yourself in history on a <strong>tour of Blois <\/strong>and the surrounding area. Discover all the things to do and where to <strong>stay in Blois<\/strong> to enjoy all its facets.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left media\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_244342271-420x263.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_244342271-850x533.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_244342271-768x481.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_244342271-1024x642.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_244342271.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_244342271-420x263.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item fade-right texte\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>What to do <span class=\"fc-span\">in Blois<\/span><\/h2><p    >To start their <strong>visit to Blois<\/strong>, visitors will have plenty of time to stroll through the town. They&#8217;ll be able to admire the<strong>Escalier Denis Papin<\/strong>, the <strong>Pont Jacques Gabriel<\/strong> and numerous monuments such as the <strong>Cath\u00e9drale Saint-Louis<\/strong> and the<strong>Eglise Saint-Denis<\/strong>. <\/p><p    >You can continue your visit to Blois by visiting its museums, such as the <strong>Museum of Natural History<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll also find the <strong>Maison de la magie Robert Houdin<\/strong>, just a stone&#8217;s throw from the Ch\u00e2teau de Blois.   <\/p><p    >This rare museum is entirely devoted to magic. The name Robert Houdin is reminiscent of Harry Houdini. Indeed, Houdini was a great fan of the modern founder of magic,<strong> Jean Eug\u00e8ne Robert-Houdin<\/strong>, a native of Blois.  <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><p    >If you&#8217;re looking for an outdoor activity in Blois, relax with a stroll through <strong>the gardens of the Ancien \u00c9v\u00each\u00e9<\/strong>. From May to September, take advantage of the rose garden, which offers a magnificent blend of colors and scents.   <\/p><p    >You&#8217;ll also find <strong>Le Jardin des Sens<\/strong>, which, as its name suggests, aims to stimulate the five human senses. The gardens of the Bishopric of Blois offer a number of unique viewpoints. They are also very popular with children, who come to play in the play areas.  <\/p><p    >Last but not least, the Fondation du doute, created by Ben, features works in the Fluxus movement and spirit. The Fluxus movement brought together artists from a wide range of disciplines in the 60s and 70s, including Yoko Ono. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">Visit the Ch\u00e2teau Royal de Blois<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >If you&#8217;d like to find out more about the heritage of Blois, you&#8217;ll want to stop off at the not-to-be-missed <strong>Ch\u00e2teau royal de Blois<\/strong>. A visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateaudeblois.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau de Blois<\/a> allows you to discover the architectural styles of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, as well as the history of the royal family. The Ch\u00e2teau is one of the many Loire Valley ch\u00e2teaux that can be visited in the Loir-et-Cher region. It&#8217;s also home to a rich history that&#8217;s well worth a visit when you&#8217;re in Blois<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">What to do in Blois when it rains?  <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Has the sunshine in Blois given way to rain? Your program of activities won&#8217;t be disrupted, as there are plenty of places to visit, even in fickle weather. You&#8217;ll be able to visit the Ch\u00e2teau de Blois, its museums and foundations, or its cultural heritage such as the Cath\u00e9drale Saint-Louis. Among the various museums in Blois, don&#8217;t miss the <strong>Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts<\/strong>, during your visit to the royal castle. Located on the second floor of the Louis XII wing, this museum is packed with nearly 35,000 works of art, including major works by Rubens and Boucher.    <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >If you&#8217;re on a <strong>family vacation in Blois<\/strong>, the Maison de la BD is sure to delight young and old alike. This unique venue hosts the annual <strong>BD<\/strong> <strong>Boum<\/strong> <strong>Festival<\/strong>, the first free comic book festival in France. The <strong>Maison de la BD<\/strong> explains the history of comics and offers visitors exhibitions and sometimes workshops.  <\/p><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Another fun activity for rainy days in Blois is the <strong>Maison des parapluies<\/strong>. In this store, umbrellas are handmade and customizable. Don&#8217;t hesitate to take a look around this <strong>artisanal umbrella and parasol maker<\/strong>! Depending on the date of your visit, manufacturing demonstrations are available. Ask the boutique for details!  <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left texte\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>What to do around <span class=\"fc-span\">Blois?<\/span><\/h2><p   id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chambord\/\" >Just 15 km from Blois, you can continue your journey through history in a place that has marked its time. Near Blois is the <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chambord\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chambord\/\">legendary Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<\/a>.<\/p><p    >This Renaissance ch\u00e2teau built by Fran\u00e7ois I\u1d49\u02b3 with its central keep, four cylindrical towers and inner courtyard is well worth a visit! The famous 180-degree spiral staircase is an architectural marvel. Added to this are its 440 ornate rooms that never fail to amaze visitors.    <\/p><p    >But the interior of the ch\u00e2teau isn&#8217;t the only thing to discover, as the gardens of <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<\/strong> are also remarkable. Indeed, it is the largest enclosed forest in Europe. Marked footpaths have been laid out for the enjoyment of walkers.  <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><p   id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/cheverny\/\" >However, another of the <strong>Loire Valley&#8217;<\/strong> s must-see <strong>castles<\/strong> also awaits visitors. You can choose to visit the superb <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/cheverny\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/cheverny\/\">Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny<\/a>, 15 km away, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Tintin, with the &#8220;Secrets of Moulinsart&#8221; exhibition.<\/p><p    >In addition, there are other marvellous buildings to see nearby, such as Ch\u00e2teau de Villesavin, 17 km away, or Ch\u00e2teau de Fourg\u00e8res sur Bri\u00e8ve, 19 km away. Visitors looking for a nature break will find everything they need at the Maison de la Nature et de la R\u00e9serve. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item fade-right media\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_678862001-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_678862001-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_678862001-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_678862001-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_678862001.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_678862001-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item fade-left media\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery f-carousel fc-diapo-mob\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-mob\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_750337233-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_750337233-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_750337233-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_750337233-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_750337233.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_750337233-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item fade-right texte\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>Where to stay in a B&amp;B <span class=\"fc-span\">near Blois?<\/span><\/h2><p   id=\"73\" >To make the most of your stay in Blois and the many places to visit, there are several types of accommodation available for short or long stays. Among them, you can opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"73\">bed and breakfast near Blois<\/a>, staying at La Ferme des Bordes. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"fc-span\">Bed and breakfast near Blois: Take advantage of the ideal location of La Ferme des Bordes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p    >Our B&amp;B in Pontlevoy near Blois is ideally located for discovering the Blois region and its many attractions. The town center can be reached in 30 minutes. It&#8217;s also just 13 km to the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Foug\u00e8res sur Bri\u00e8ve<\/strong>, 25 km to the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny<\/strong> and 30 km to the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Villesavin<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p    >Finally, you can reach many other towns and places of interest close to our <strong>bed and breakfast<\/strong>, such as :<\/p>\n\n<ul><li><strong>Chaumont sur Loire<\/strong>, just 10 km away,\n<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chenonceaux\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/chenonceaux\/\">Chenonceaux<\/a>, less than 20 km away,\n<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/amboise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/alentours\/amboise\/\">Amboise<\/a>, 24 km away,\n<\/li><li>Beauval zoo, 28 km away,\n<\/li><li><strong>Azay le rideau<\/strong>, 79 km away,\n<\/li><li><strong>Chinon<\/strong>, 100 km away, etc.\n<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"lieu":[12],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/837"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/837\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":960,"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/837\/revisions\/960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=837"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"lieu","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lafermedesbordes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lieu?post=837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}