Family outings

What to do in Blois with children? Family activities

In Blois, alternate an indoor visit with a break outdoors. Magic, château stories, comics and playgrounds let you plan a day at your family’s pace.

Updated 4 October 2026 · Editorial team: Découvrir Blois

Maison de la Magie: illusions and live shows

Performance at the Maison de la Magie · © Maison de la Magie

At 1 place du Château, the Maison de la Magie invites you to discover the world of Robert-Houdin and the art of illusion. Check the ticket office for show times and admission conditions. Choose your performance before planning the rest of the day; opening times and programmes vary by season.

Château royal de Blois: discover it together

Royal Château of Blois · © Château royal de Blois

Plan a visit with a few stops chosen to suit the children’s ages and interests. Check the château website for family activities on your dates. A break after the visit lets you carry on with the day without packing in too many activities.

Maison de la bd and the BD BOUM festival

2026 bd BOUM festival artwork · © bd BOUM – Maison de la bd

The Maison de la bd is at 3 rue des Jacobins. Check its exhibitions and activities to find something suitable for children. In November, the BD BOUM festival offers another opportunity for a comics-themed getaway; check registration requirements and the recommended age for each activity.

Parks and outdoor breaks

Parc de l’Arrou has playgrounds. The Jardins de l’Évêché are another option for a family break with a view over the Loire. For a picnic near the château, the tourist office suggests Square Victor-Hugo. Choose a short walk and plan for water and a break.

Rainy days and visiting with a pushchair

Choose an indoor attraction with confirmed opening hours. Blois has slopes and stairways: check the accessibility of the route and venues before setting off with a pushchair. For shows, check admission conditions for all children, including the youngest.

Practical questions

What can families do in Blois when it rains?

Maison de la Magie, the Château royal and the exhibitions at Maison de la bd are options to check, depending on their opening days.

Where are the playgrounds?

The tourist office lists playgrounds at Parc de l’Arrou and play areas in the Jardins de l’Évêché.

A room at Hôtel Le Monarque · © Hôtel Le Monarque

A place to stay

Discover Hôtel Le Monarque.

Check rooms and availability directly with the hotel in central Blois.

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Sources and information to check

Check opening hours, prices and conditions on official websites before your visit.

Kid’s Paradise: family playtime

Indoor play at Kid’s Paradise in La Chaussée-Saint-Victor · © Kid’s Paradise Blois

In La Chaussée-Saint-Victor, near Blois, this indoor park welcomes children aged 0–12. An indoor outing to consider during your stay.

There is a dedicated area for under-3s, while older children can enjoy the maze and slides.

1 rue Franciade, 41260 La Chaussée-Saint-Victor

02 54 70 08 26

Check official opening times and prices before setting off: opening hours vary by season.

Opening times and prices Discover the park