Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Chateau du Blois

Chateau du Blois is an excellent illustration of the evolution of the French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. It has a great royal history from Louis XII who built the oldest part of the chateau to Francois I who added the renaissance wing with the unique open circular staircase. 

 

Friday photo...

Looking up at the chateau in Blois here in the Loire Valley.

Blois...well worth a visit

The chateau at Blois

A recent re-visit to the fine city of Blois sitting on the banks of the Loire river reminded us of what a great place it is...and that it has a lot of steps!