Experts' Choice Award Chateau Royal De Blois
What the experts agree on
The François I Renaissance wing steals the show with its ornate spiral staircase and salamander emblems, while Catherine de Médicis' secretive cabinet and Gothic Hall of States-General reveal layers of royal intrigue across centuries.
“Most striking is the magnificent staircase of the François I wing, and particularly mysterious is Catherine de Médicis' cabinet with secret compartments.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The richly furnished complex's most famous Gothic feature is the richly painted Hall of the States-General, from the 13th century." Full review
Frommer's "Most remarkable is the François I wing, a French Renaissance masterpiece containing a spiral staircase with ornamented balustrades and the king’s symbol, the salamander." Full review
