Blois

Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the Loire, site of one of France's most historic châteaux, and birthplace of those delicious Poulain chocolates and gâteaux (check out the bakeries along Rue Denis-Papin), the bustling big town of Blois is a convenient base, well served by train and highway.

Blois at a Glance

Elsewhere in The Loire Valley

• Amboise
• Angers
• Azay-le-Rideau
• Chambord
• Chaumont-sur-Loire
• Chenonceaux
• Cheverny
• Chinon
• Fontevraud-l'Abbaye

• Langeais
• Meung-sur-Loire
• Montlouis-sur-Loire
• Orléans
• Saché
• Saumur
• Tours
• Ussé-Rigny
• Villandry

See Also

• The Loire Valley
• France