Royal Chateau of. The favorite residence of Kings of France during the Renaissance. Groups and tourism professionals

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1 Royal Chateau of The favorite residence of Kings of France during the Renaissance Groups and tourism professionals 2017

2 2 A must-see visit Travel through several centuries of history with a visit to the Royal Chateau of Blois, a unique monument in the Loire Valley! Tragedy, trickery and power games : a tour of the Royal Chateau unveils the destiny of 7 Kings and 10 Queens and the secrets of the Court of France Through the diversity of its architectural styles, the chateau is a wonderful example of the evolution of French architecture from the 13th to the 17th century. The magnificent mural decorations enhance the royal apartments, where furniture and painting evoke daily life at the royal Court. The Royal Chateau of Blois, classified as Museum of France, filled with more than 35,000 works of art, presents a section of its collections in the Royal apartments of the Francis the First s wing, in the Fine Arts Museum set in the Louis the 12th s wing, but also during its many temporary exhibitions. Relive the arts and splendor of the Renaissance court : concerts, balls, musical and theatrical events transport you back throught history... An immersion in life at the royal court during the Renaissance > presentation of new and exceptional collections : paintings and art objects from the Renaissance, neo- Renaissance furniture Collection de works of art oeuvres

3 3 Tours of the Chateau Self-guided tour with a leaflet Leaflet in 14 languages available on the spot Entrance prices ADULTS 1h - 1h30 Audioguided tour Audioguides in 8 languages Recommended to book in advance for groups 1h - 1h30 Price of audioguide : 3 (in addition to the entrance price of the chateau) - Individuals : 10,50 - Groups : 8 (from 20 people) - Tourism Professionals : 7,50 (signed agreement) Audioguide or guided tour fee in addition to the entrance price Guided tours (Booking required) Guided tour in 9 languages (other languages : please contact us) [[ General guided tour ]] [ Introduction tour ]] [ Private tour ]] An over-all discovery of the history and architecture of the chateau. The introduction from the courtyard is followed by a visit of the royal apartments. An introduction to the history and architecture from the courtyard allows you to discover the royal apartments on your own. A behind-the-doors tour of the chateau that allows you to discover parts that are normally closed to the public (medieval towers, attics, rafters...) 1h - 1h15 40 people max. Guided tour fee : 85 / group (in addition to the entrance price) 20 minutes 50 people max. Free visit 2h 18 people max. Guided tour fee : 400 / group (Entrance fees included)

4 4 Events at the Chateau [[ Sound and Light Show ] «Ainsi Blois vous est conté» At the fall of night, the Royal Chateau becomes a unforgettable theatrical experience. Sound effects and large-scale projections on the grandiose architecture of the courtyard bring to life the history of France. A festival of special effects allows you to discover history as you've never seen it before! Simultaneous translation with an audioguide available in several languages + Entrance prices ADULTS - Individuals : 8,50 - Groups : 7 (from 20 personnes) - Tourism Professionals : 6,50 (signed agreement) - Combined tickets : see prices page 6 Chateau and Sound and Light show - Audioguide : FREE Disposable headsets available : 2 From April 1st to September 24th 2017 EVERY EVENING in the courtyard of the Chateau (except on June 21st and on July 13th) April, May and September : 10:00 pm - June, July and August : 10:30 pm Duration : 45 minutes PRIVATE SHOW from March 20th to Octobre 15th (outside of showtimes) Fee : 500 / group (entrance fees included) [[ Grand show of of swordplay ] [ Exhibition ]] Gaston d'orléans, Patron of the arts and rebel prince Gaston d Orléans born in 1608, son of Henry IV, brother of king Louis XIII and uncle to Louis XIV, remains one of France s obscure and controversial princes. The Royal Chateau of Blois, where he lived for many years and ended his days, could have had a completely different aspect to it, if his grand reconstruction project, which he gave to François Mansard, had been completed. The aim of this exhibition is to restore the reputation of this cultured personality, who was an avid collector and patron of the arts of his time. He built up a valuable display of curiosities, renowned as one of the richest cabinets of Europe. On display to the public will be paintings and tapestries, evoking the decoration of his two palaces and a part of his famous collection of medals and antiques, shells, maps, manuscripts and book covers. Exhibition included in the entrance ticket From July 2nd to October 13th During the summer, the courtyard of the chateau comes to life with traditional swordfighting. Professional swordmen reenact famous combats linked to the chateau's history Show included in the entrance ticket Every day in July and August 3 shows / day Follow us on and on

5 5 Lunches at the Chateau [ Tour + lunch ] Tour of the chateau followed by a lunch cooked with specialities of the Val de Loire. 51 / adult (price based on 30 people) > This price includes : - The entrance fee of the Chateau - The lunch (aperitif, ¼ of wine, meal and coffee) > Guided tour fee : 85 / group PROPOSED MENU Assortment of cold meats and crudités -- Chicken colombo or salmon cottage pie, salad -- St Maure de Touraine (goat s cheese) and Brie de Meaux -- Blois chocolate pavé Bookings : Office de Tourisme & Congrès de Blois I Chambord resa@bloischambord.com [[ Cocktail of of the Renaissance ]] Following your visit, proceed to the top of the Foix tower, one of the oldest towers of the chateau, and take advantage of the exceptional panorama of the Loire Valley and the historical heart of the city. Appreciate the moment while tasting a glass of Champagne accompanied by savors of yore prepared by Sire Sauzin. 500 / group (10 people max.) > This price includes : - salty and sweet appetizers - drinks (champagne, Renaissance wines, alcohol-free drinks) - waiters dressed in period costumes > This price doesn't include : - The entrance fee of the Chateau - The guided tour

6 6 Prices 2017 Prices for groups granted from 20 people [ Entrance fees ] Individuals Groups * Tourism professionnals > Chateau (+ leaflet)...,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,... 10,50 > Sound and Light Show... 8,50 > Chateau + Sound and Light Show Free entrance granted to the tour leader of the group and to the driver(s) ,50 6,50 11,50 [ Fees and complementary offers] in addition to entrance fees CHATEAU > General guided tour (40 people max.) - FEE... General guided tour for more than 40 people - Additional FEE for a second guide... > Private tour (18 people max.) - FEE including entrance fees... > Audioguide... 4 / person 85 / group 45 / addional group 400 / group 3 / person SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW > Audioguide... > Disposable headsets available... > Private Sound and Light Show From March 20th to October 15th (outside of showtimes)... FEE including entrance fees Free 2 / headset 500 / group Prices for groups granted from 20 people * Prices for tourism professionals : Please contact the sales department [ To contact us ] Booking service contact@chateaudeblois.fr (0) Sales department Aurélie FOUCAULT aurelie.foucault@blois.fr (0) Château Royal de Blois Place du Château BLOIS FRANCE / contact@chateaudeblois.fr / (0) Follow us on

7 7 Useful information [ Opening hours of the chateau ] From January 2nd to March 31st am 5.00 pm From April 1st to June 30th 9.00 am 6.30 pm From July 1st to August 31st 9.00 am 7.00 pm From September 1st to November 5th 9.00 am 6.30 pm From November 6th to December 31st am 5.00 pm NEW OPENING HOURS Opened all year round (except on December 25 th and January 1 st ) /!\ The ticket office closes 30 mn before the chateau i [ Access ] > By coach => Less than 2 hours by coach from Paris - Motorway A10 : Paris / Bordeaux exit Blois (170 km) - Main Road RN 152: Paris / Orléans / Blois (180 km) Less than 2 hours drive away from Paris > By train => The chateau is a 8 minutes walk from the train station (or bus) - Paris (Austerlitz station) / Blois : 1h30 > In the center of the Loire Valley - The Chateaux of Chambord and Cheverny are a 20 mn drive away - The Chateau of Chaumont sur Loire is a 15 mn drive away - The Chateaux of Amboise and Clos Lucé are a 35 mn drive away - The Chateau of Chenonceau is a 55 mn drive away Services [ Cars Parks ] > Coaches and mini-buses : Saint-Vincent parking lot situated 300 meters away from the Chateau - Free of charge > Cars : underground car park situated 200 meters away from the chateau - 3 for 3 hours time > Bikes : bike park at the foot of the chateau [ Luggage Deposit ] Luggage deposit at your disposition for backpacks and large bags which are not allowed in the château [ Means of payment ] > On the spot by cash (euros) or bank card (except American Express) > After the visit by sending a voucher or by giving it to the group. Save time at the ticket office! Priority cashdesk for groups /!\ We don't accept payment in advance

8 Continue your visit in Blois House of Magic Enter a universe of illusion and discover on the five different levels... > The automatons, the optical illusions, the grand illusions, > The history and the evolution of magic over the ages, > The life and work of ROBERT-HOUDIN, the most famous magician of all time, > An evocation of the magicians and shows at the Théâtre des Soirées Fantastiques, > The «Hallucinoscope», an interactive and spectacular illusion created by Géard Majax, > The new theatrical magic show and, just a door away, the «close-up» tricks. In appealing to all your senses, our goal is to let you discover the history of Magic, the greatest magicians and curiosities of this art. With its collections, shows and special visual and sound effects, the House of Magic is a unique spot in Europe. Entrance prices ADULTS - Individuals : 9 - Groups : 7 (from 20 people) Guided tours (only in French) [ General guided tour ] Allows you to discover the collections and themes presented at the House of Magic, the history of magic : from Antiquity to the 19 th Century, magic according to Robert- Houdin and «post-robert-houdin», and the presentation of different types of magic. 45 minutes to 1 hour Guided tour fee : 60 / group (in addition to the entrance price) 30 people maximum Self-guided tour Leaflet in English and other foreign languages allow you to follow the itinerary and discover the mysterious rooms of the House on your own. 1h - 1h30 [ Introduction tour ] An introduction to the history of magic allows you to discover the House on your own. 30 minutes Free visit An An amazing show Several times a day, day, magicians take take to to the the stage and and presented a new new show whose grand illusions and and magical effects will will leave you you spell spell binded... > Every day day at at am, am, pm, pm, pm pm > From July July 20th 20th to to August 20th 20th at at am, am, pm, pm, pm, pm, pm pm => => Duration :: minutes (Show included in in the the entrance ticket) [ Opening hours ] From April 1st to August 31st Every day : am pm / 2.00 pm 6.30 pm From September 1st to 17th Monday to Friday : 2.00 pm / 6.30 pm Saturday and Sunday : am / pm 2.00 pm / 6.30 pm All Saints holidays Every day : am pm / 2.00 pm 6.30 pm Maison de la Magie Place du Château BLOIS FRANCE (0) contact@maisondelamagie.fr 8

9 BLOIS Destination Royale et Magique... PRICES 2017 [ CHATEAU ] > Entrance ticket (+ leaflet)... Adult INDIVIDUALS Reduced price 6 17 years old Adult GROUPS 6 17 years old Tourism professionals 10, ,50 Fees and complementary offers In addition to entrance fees > Guided tour... FEE Groups (40 people max.)... FEE Groups (for + than 40 people - Additional FEE for a second guide)... > «Visite insolite» offert > Private tour (18 people max.) - FEE including entrance fees... > Audioguide / group [ SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW ] > Entrance ticket... 8, ,50 > Audiolangue... free free free free free free > Disposable headsets available > Private Sound and Light Show From March 20th to October 15th (Outside of showtimes) / group FEE including entrance fees [ HOUSE OF MAGIC ] > Entrance ticket... > Guided tour... FEE Groups (30 people max.) free + 60 / group [ GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY OF BLOIS ] / group [ COMBINED TICKETS ] > Chateau + Sound and Light Show... > Chateau + House of Magic... > House of Magic + Sound and Light Show... > Chateau + Sound and Light Show + House of Magic... > Chateau and City Tour , ,50 10,50 6 Entrance ticket Chateau (fee) Groups prices granted to : => adults from 20 people Tourism professional prices : => signed agreement with the city of Blois Contact the sales department : Aurélie FOUCAULT - aurelie.foucault@blois.fr / (0) Free entrance for : => Children under 6 years old : in individual tour => Groups : tour leader for group composed of 20 people or more, coach driver(s) => Other : disabled people (proof required) Château Royal de Blois - Spectacle Son et Lumière - Maison de la Magie Renseignements : /