Château of Blois
Blois, France
The Château of Blois is a historical monument in Blois, France, featuring Gothic art, French Renaissance architecture, and Classicism. Dating back to 1250, it is the 117th most looked-up sight in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C. July is also one of the driest months, with about 7 rainy days. In contrast, December and January are the coldest months, with daily highs between 7 °C and 8 °C and lows of 2 °C. The château is 160 km from Paris. Travelers can reach the area via Tours Val de Loire Airport, which is 48 km away, or Paris-Orly Airport, located 148 km away.
The site can be combined with visits to Château de Chambord (14.4 km), Clos Lucé (32.1 km), Château d'Amboise (32.2 km), or Château de Chenonceau (35 km). The château is open from 09:00 to 18:30, Monday through Sunday. There is a fee for entry, and wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 62 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 68 | 49 | 59 | 48 | 51 | 76 | 67 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
