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Blois city, capital of Loir-et-Cher department is located on the banks of the Loire in central France. Blois is located in the center of a rich agricultural area but is also well known for electrical and leather industry.
Blois was Romanian settlement (Blesum) and Blaisois capital of the Middle Ages. In 1397 under the supervision of Louis of Orleans and became a royal residence. During the reigns of Louis XII and Francis I played a similar role of Versailles during the reign of Ludoivc XIV.
Gothic-style buildings and architecture are characteristic renascentisca Blois. Tourism and patrimonial pride of the residents of Blois is the Royal Castle, which dominates the old town streets. In Vieux Blois market, tourists can relax at a table in the shade of trees while tasting traditional dishes from one of the many restaurants and pizzerias.
City with 50,000 inhabitants, Blois and economic dynamism are distinguished by academic and cultural richness of life through sport and high living standards. Metrolpola Blois, equipped with an exceptional natural environment and architectural and crossed the River Loire, is considered World Heritage by UNESCO.
Blois | Blois city, capital of Loir-et-Cher department is located on the banks of the Loire in central France. Blois is located in the center of a rich agricultural area but is also well known for electrical and leather industry
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