The Royal Castle of Blois is full of sumptuous fireplaces. The deux Cs, interlaced with an H, for Henri II and Catherine de Medici, are found in many châteaux, including the Louvre. I need to go back again to find out where this fireplace is. Le château royal de Blois regorge de cheminées somptueuses. Les deux lettres …
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Corner of the courtyard at Blois Castle – Coin de cour au château de Blois
This leafy corner with its bench is on one side of the courtyard of Blois Castle. You can see the different architectural periods in the background. Ce petit coin arboré avec son banc se trouve sur un côté dans la cour du château de Blois. On aperçoit les différentes périodes d’architecture.
The main fireplace in Blois Castle – La cheminée du salon d'honneur au château de Blois
One of the magnificent fireplaces in Blois Royal Castle whose wonderfully preserved decor, sculpted between1515 and 1520 is strikingly highlighted by the painted decor created by the architect Félix Duban in the 19th century, totally in keeping with the spirit of the Renaissance. In the middle of the mantel, you can see François I’s emblematic salamander. Une …
Les Forges du Château
Wrought-iron sign on Les Forges du Château tea room, which serves light meals based on regional and gourmet products sold in its boutique. Located just opposite Royal Castle of Blois. There is also a 15th century wine cellar. Enseigne en fer forgé du salon de thé Les Forges du Château, situé en face du château royal de Blois et proposant également …
Renaissance façade of Blois Castle – Façade renaissance du château royal de Blois
The Royal Castle of Blois consisting of four castles comprises four different eras and four architectural styles around the same courtyard: 18th century gothic; flamboyant gothic and introduction of the Renaissance; 16th century Renaissance with François I and the classical architecture of the 17th century. This is the Renaissance façade with its Italianate galleries. Le château Royal de …
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