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Walk the Fountains Trail through Blois past its château., Loire & Atlantic France

Walk the Fountains Trail through Blois past its château.

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Here is a walk offering wide views over the Loire and the city of Blois. Highlights include the cathedral, visible from afar on the hilltop; the royal château, once a residence of French kings and now one of the best-known Loire castles, with its windows opening and mythical figures appearing every half hour; a church just below the castle; the Jacques-Gabriel stone bridge, built in 1716, with fine views of the city; and the Creusille port on the left bank, a park and leisure spot that hosts summer events and is a starting point for riverside walks and bike rides.

Along the way

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Château Royal de BloisFormer residence of French kings, combining four building periods; its windows open and mythical figures appear every half hour.
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Pont Jacques-GabrielStone bridge over the Loire, designed in 1716, with a superb view of Blois.
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Port de la CreusilleRiverside park on the left bank that hosts summer events and is a start point for walks along the Loire.

The route

Distance5.8 km
Walking≈ 1 h 25
Running≈ 38 min
Climb↑ 72 m
RouteCircular

A 5.8 km circular route from Blois to walk, run or cycle, with 72 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 72 m in total

Before you go

StartRue du Bourg Saint-Jean, Blois, Loire & Atlantic France, 41000Open the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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