10H00
SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE ROYAL CHATEAU OF BLOIS
The first must-see site in the Loire Valley, the Royal Château of Blois presents a true panorama of the architecture and history of the châteaux of the Loire, making it the best introduction to their visit. In the courtyard of the château, the entire chronology of the kings defies the four facades. The colourful and ornate interiors give a different insight into the lives of their illustrious owners, including Louis XII, François I, Henri III and Catherine de Médicis.
12H00
LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT IN BLOIS
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Home-made tomato and herb gazpacho with lightly garlic croutons
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Haddock fillet, sun vegetables tatin, fennel cream
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Ballotine of poultry, meat jus, mashed potatoes and baby vegetables
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Financier, peach cream, scoop of vanilla ice cream
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HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE IN BLOIS
A horse-drawn carriage will take you back in time, taking you through the streets of the royal city
as they were in days gone by. It travels along the quays of the Loire and crosses the river on the oldest bridge, with a stop at the Aître Saint Saturnin, a former 16th-century gallery cemetery.
15H30
TRADITIONAL BOAT TRIP
You will discover the beautiful architecture of the Jacques Gabriel bridge dating from 1724, the
cathedral overlooking Blois, the south wing of the château, old Blois, the dykes and the entire 360° landscape. On a boat, time slows down… time for observation, for looking at the royal city and the wildlife of the Loire.
Pont Jacques Gabriel A Blois Thierry Bourgoin
