I've finally managed to go through my photos of the Château de Blois so here is a Claire Chats video on the Château de Blois, along with galleries of my photos. I hope you enjoy browsing through them.
Château de Blois External: Louis XII Gothic Wing (1498-1500), Francis I Renaissance Wing (1515-1518)
Francis I staircase
Francis I wing
Francis I wing
Louis XII facade
Louis XII facade
Louis XII Gothic wing
Louis XII wing
Louis XII wing
Louis XII wing
Louis XII wing
Château de Blois External: Plaque to Joan of Arc, and The Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638)
Plaque to Joan of Arc
The Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638)
The Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638)
View from the chateau
The Gaston of Orleans Classical wing (1635-1638)
The Salle des États Généraux, or the Hall of the States General:
The Salle des États Généraux,
The Salle des États Généraux,
The Salle des États Généraux,
The Architecture and Interpretation Rooms - These contain original stonework removed during restoration:
Information on the gardens and fountain
Francis I’s emblem, the salamander
Bust of Gaston d’Orléans
The Council Chamber:
The King's Bedchamber:
Henri III et ses mignons
The Three Guises: Charles, Duc de Mayenne; Henri de Lorraine, Duc de Guise; Louis, Cardinal de Lorraine
The King's Hall:
Francis I
The Queen's Chamber:
Information on court entertainment
Antonietta Gonzalez by Lavinia Fontana. Antonietta had a congenital illness causing hair to grow on her face and body.
Triptych of Catherine de’ Medici’s mourning
The Queen's Gallery:
Francis I
Henry II
Francis II
Marie de’ Medici and the Dauphin Louis
Mary, Queen of Scots
Marguerite de France
The Valois Rooms:
Henry IV
Henry III
Charles IX
Henry II
Francis I
Louis XII
The Rape of Europa