Maison de la Magie
A museum of magic and illusion housed in a 19th-century mansion opposite the castle. The dragon automaton on the facade performs on the hour for free; the museum inside is modestly priced.
Castle in Blois
A Loire Valley castle showcasing four different architectural styles from Gothic to Classical, all in one courtyard. More affordable than Chambord or Chenonceau, and right in the town center.
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A museum of magic and illusion housed in a 19th-century mansion opposite the castle. The dragon automaton on the facade performs on the hour for free; the museum inside is modestly priced.
A network of medieval staircases and narrow lanes climbing from the Loire riverbank to the castle plateau. Free to explore, with unexpected viewpoints and half-timbered houses at every turn.
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