10H00
SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHÂTEAU ROYAL DE BLOIS
The Château Royal de Blois is the Loire Valley’s premier landmark, offering a panoramic view of the architecture and history of the Loire castles, making it the ideal introduction to their visit. In the courtyard of the château, the entire chronology of the kings defies the four facades. The colorful, ornate interiors offer a different perspective on the lives of illustrious owners such as Louis XII, François I, Henri III and Catherine de Médicis.
12H00
LUNCH IN A BLOIS RESTAURANT

1/4 wine
Crème brûlée with Saint-Maure-de-Touraine,
Toast with Serrano ham, redcurrants and vegetable pickles
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Haddock fillet, baby vegetables, white wine cream
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Strawberry and rhubarb cheesecake

14H30
CARRIAGE RIDE IN BLOIS
The horse-drawn carriage takes you back in time, strolling through the streets of the royal city
as it was in days gone by. It travels along the quays of the Loire and crosses the river on the oldest bridge, stopping at the Aître Saint Saturnin, a 16th-century gallery cemetery.
15H30
TRADITIONAL BOAT TRIP
You’ll discover the beautiful architecture of the 1724 Jacques Gabriel bridge, the
cathedral overlooking Blois, the south wing of the château, old Blois, the dikes 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 Valley.
