Château royal de Blois is a Gothic, Renaissance and Classical (multiple styles) château in Blois, Loir-et-Cher (Centre-Val de Loire), France, and a filming location for The Princess of Montpensier (La Princesse de Montpensier) (2010) and La Dame de Monsoreau (2008). Dating to the 13th-17th century, it was designed by François Mansart. It is owned by Town of Blois (city/municipality of Blois).
Location: Blois, Loir-et-Cher (Centre-Val de Loire), France
Verified facts
- Located in Blois, Loir-et-Cher (Centre-Val de Loire)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11595, SRC-11596 - Appeared in The Princess of Montpensier (La Princesse de Montpensier) (movie, 2010)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11595, SRC-11596, SRC-11594 - Built in 13th-17th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12291, SRC-12292, SRC-12426 - Architectural style: Gothic, Renaissance and Classical (multiple styles)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12291, SRC-12292, SRC-12427, SRC-12857 - Historic designation: Monument historique (classified 1840/1845)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12291, SRC-12293, SRC-12426 - Historic designation: Monument historique (classified)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12291, SRC-13109, SRC-13153, SRC-13578 - Designed by François Mansart
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12291, SRC-12292, SRC-12427, SRC-14689, SRC-14782, SRC-14815 - Architectural style: Renaissance
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12291, SRC-12427, SRC-13154 - Designed by François Mansart
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12291, SRC-12427, SRC-14689, SRC-14782, SRC-14815 - Appeared in La Dame de Monsoreau (tv, 2008)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12073, SRC-12074, SRC-12428, SRC-13939 - Owned by Town of Blois (city/municipality of Blois) (1810s (ceded by Napoleon I)–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12291, SRC-12292, SRC-14168, SRC-14706, SRC-14707
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11594 — https://www.filmfrance.net/en/once-upon-a-time/the-princess-of-montpensier/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11595 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Princesse_de_Montpensier (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11596 — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Princesse_de_Montpensier_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12073 — https://en.chateaudeblois.fr/2486-shooting-a-film.htm (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12074 — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Dame_de_Monsoreau_(t%C3%A9l%C3%A9film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12291 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_of_Blois (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12292 — https://www.val-de-loire-41.travel/en/world-renowned-sites/royal-chateau-of-blois/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12293 — https://www.chateaudeblois.fr/2112-la-restauration.htm (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12426 — Blois Chambord – Loire Valley Tourist Office (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12427 — Château royal de Blois (official site) – Four Architectural Styles (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12428 — Ciclic (Centre-Val de Loire regional agency for books, images and digital culture) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12857 — The Connexion — Explore Château Royal de Blois and its trio of architectural styles (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13109 — https://www.chateaudeblois.fr/2105-les-4-styles.htm (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13153 — Ville de Blois — Royal château of Blois (official municipal site) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13154 — Blois Chambord — Loire Valley Tourist Office, Blois Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13578 — POP — Plateforme Ouverte du Patrimoine (Ministère de la Culture), Mérimée notice PA00098337, Château (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13939 — Hervé Dumont, Encyclopédie du film d'Histoire (hervedumont.ch) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14168 — Château de Blois — official site (The historic periods) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14689 — Encyclopedia.com — Francois Mansart (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14706 — Château de Blois — Simple English Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14707 — Hotel Burgevin — Château Royal de Blois: An Overview (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14782 — Wikipedia — François Mansart (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14815 — François Mansart | French Baroque Architect & Designer | Encyclopaedia Britannica (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was La Dame de Monsoreau filmed?
Château royal de Blois, in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, is a real-world filming location used for La Dame de Monsoreau. This property has also appeared on screen in The Princess of Montpensier.
Where was The Princess of Montpensier filmed?
Château royal de Blois, in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, is a real-world filming location used for The Princess of Montpensier. This property has also appeared on screen in La Dame de Monsoreau.
Who designed Château royal de Blois?
Château royal de Blois was designed by François Mansart.
Where is Château royal de Blois located?
Château royal de Blois is located in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire.