When visiting Blois, you will of course think about visiting the most famous sites, such as the Château de Blois and the Maison de la Magie. But there are also several free activities that you can enjoy in peace during your stay in Blois. We will present you the coolest free visits.
The rose garden of the Bishop’s Garden
The Bishop’s Gardens are located next to the Blois Town Hall, which form a large terrace with a superb view of the Loire. Just go down a staircase to reach the rose garden, which has been classified as a Remarkable Garden..
The rose garden contains 400 varieties of old and rare roses, including one (La Roseraie de Blois), which was created especially in honor of the opening of the rose garden.
On Saturdays, you have a good chance of meeting brides and grooms there. It is a very popular spot for couples to do their photoshoots.
Website : https://www.blois.fr/annuaire/parcs-jardins-espaces-naturels/jardins-eveche
The comics house
Blois hosts a comic strip festival called BD BOUM every year. The town hall has made this event profitable by creating a space dedicated to comics, open to the public free of charge. The comic strip house offers exhibitions of different authors, and various activities during the school holidays. You will also find comics that you can read on site, and you can meet authors who are in residence on site.
Website : https://www.maisondelabd.com/
The museum of religious art
This museum is a diocesan museum, created in 1930 by the Bishop of Blois. Originally intended for seminarians, it is now accessible free of charge to the public.
You will see many religious works: statuary, liturgical goldwork, reliquaries…
Website : https://amare41.fr/
The house of Umbrellas
An umbrella-making workshop, located in the Arts District of Blois. The workshop offers free tours so you can understand how umbrellas are made.
You can also buy a beautiful, quality, handmade umbrella made in France.
Website : https://www.lamaisondesparapluies.com/