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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Blois

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Blois, France

Updated October 21, 2009

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Mechanical Dragon Clock

A beautiful and classically designed villa, with an hourly infestation of monsters.

Blois, France

Catherine de Medici's Chamber of Secrets

Hundreds of secret cabinets built into the walls of legendary poisoner's private work room.
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Cheverny, France

Château de Cheverny

The opulent home that inspired Tintin's Marlinspike Hall and the adventures within.
8 miles from Blois

Montrichard Val de Cher, France

La Cave des Roches (Mushroom Caves)

Miles of man-made caves and tunnels are currently used for cultivating mushrooms.
17 miles from Blois

Amboise, France

Leonardo da Vinci's Tomb

The great Italian Renaissance painter was laid to rest here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert.
20 miles from Blois
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