Places worth the detour in Blois

11 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Blois, France, across 3 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (5). Best known: Château de Blois. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites5 Built landmarks4 Museums & culture2

All 11, ranked 11

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Château de Blois

Built landmarks · 13th century · Renowned

Residence in Blois, France

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2.Blois Cathedral

Sacred sites · 16th century · Notable

Cathedral located in Loir-et-Cher, in France

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3.Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Cellettes, France

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4.Pont Jacques-Gabriel (Blois)

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

18th-century bridge in Blois, France

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5.Notre-Dame de la Trinité Basilica

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Basilica located in Loir-et-Cher, in France

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6.Maison de la Magie

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Blois, France

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7.Saint Nicholas Church (Blois)

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church located in Loir-et-Cher, in Central France

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8.Saint Laumer Royal Abbey of Blois

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Former abbey located in Blois, France

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9.Fontaine Louis-XII

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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10.Abbaye de Bourg-Moyen

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Abbey located in Loir-et-Cher, in France

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11.Musée des Beaux-Arts de Blois

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, France

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