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A beautiful chateau, situated in an elevated position above the otherwise unremarkable town of Blois. The chateau is interesting as the forecourt comprises different architectural styles thanks to a prolonged building process. The best bit is definitely the Renaissance part though with its beautiful staircase. The rooms inside have been restored and are dazzling with the bright colours and lavish use of gold paint that made them stand out during the sixteenth century. The best bit is probably the room popularly supposed to have been that of Catherine dei Medici, which has loads of hidden cupboards. It is said that she hid her Italian poisons in there but it is more likely to have housed her perfume collection!
Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Loire area, although the town itself is a bit boring!