Landmarks

Blois Royal Castle & Gardens Tickets

Royal Blois Castle entrance with tourists using skip-the-line tickets in Blois, France.

The royal castle of Blois, city of Blois, department of Loir et Cher

Royal Blois Castle exterior with tourists entering through skip-the-line entrance in Blois, France.

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.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

Entry to the Blois Royal Castle
HistoPad AR tablet
Entry to sound & light show (optional)
Audio guide in 10 languages (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 Dec, 2024.

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Viviane

4/5

May, 2024

Reception, online tickets. The richness of the exhibits, references to the great periods of our history from the Middle Ages to the Revolution, information on the great figures of these eras and on life and customs.

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Amanda

5/5

Aug, 2024

Wonderful place, organized entrance, no queues. I recommend it!

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Susan

4/5

Jun, 2024

Website was easy to use and it all worked well.

Manteau

5/5

Apr, 2024

Fast, saves time, no waiting, saves paper

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Claude

4/5

Nov, 2024

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Ticket validity

These tickets are valid until 31 Dec, 2024.

Your experience

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.

Operating hours

Château Royal de Blois

Monday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:30 PM

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

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.