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© Château royal de Blois
1. Château royal de Blois
Place du Château 41000 Blois
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Practical Blois: shopping, transport, parking and amenities
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© Château royal de Blois
© Maison de la Magie
2. Maison de la Magie
1 Place du Château 41000 Blois
© Kid’s Paradise Blois3. Kid’s Paradise
1 Rue Franciade 41260 La Chaussée-Saint-Victor
© Le Castelet
4. Le Castelet
40 Rue Saint Lubin 41000 Blois
5. L’Embarcadère
16 Quai Ulysse Besnard 41000 Blois
© Détours de Loire
6. Détours de Loire
39 Avenue du Docteur Jean Laigret 41000 Blois
Position unconfirmed: use the directions link.
7. Les Vélos Verts
3 Avenue Gambetta 41000 Blois
© Hôtel Le Monarque8. Hôtel Le Monarque
61 Rue Porte Chartraine 41000 Blois
Partner: free bicycle parking. Confirm access and availability with reception.
© Aprium Pharmacie Foch
9. Pharmacie Foch
26 Avenue du Maréchal Foch 41000 Blois
10. Pharmacie Lafayette des 3 Clefs
30 Rue Denis Papin 41000 Blois
11. Square Victor-Hugo
Square Victor Hugo 41000 Blois
Toilets reported in this area by the Tourist Office; check access and opening times on site.
Position unconfirmed: use the directions link.
12. Place Gaudet
Place Gaudet 41000 Blois
Toilets reported in this area by the Tourist Office; check access and opening times on site.
Position unconfirmed: use the directions link.
Addresses checked on 8 October 2026. Coordinates from IGN / Base Adresse Nationale geocoding; confirm opening times with providers.
Useful information for your stay in Blois, from everyday shopping to getting around. Find verified addresses and direct links to maps and services to help you search locally.
Updated 4 October 2026 · Editorial team: Découvrir Blois
Shopping in the centre
Carrefour Express is at 11 rue du Commerce. Published opening hours are 8 am–8 pm Monday to Saturday and 9 am–1 pm Sunday. Telephone: 02 54 58 89 25. Hours checked on 4 October 2026; confirm for public holidays. For other shopping, look for bakeries and shops near your accommodation.
Getting around: bus, train and bike
The Azalys portal brings together transport information for Agglopolys. Check routes, timetables and service updates for your journey. If arriving by train, check Blois–Chambord station and your train times. For cycling, see our La Loire à Vélo map and bike hire companies in Blois.
Parking and arriving by car
Find a car park near your planned visits before entering the historic centre, then check prices, height restrictions and conditions on site. For parking over several days, ask the operator whether your intended stay is permitted. The links below let you search for car parks and charging points around your destination.
Public toilets and breaks
The tourist office states that toilets near place du Château are at Square Victor-Hugo or at the bottom of the château’s Petits Degrés steps, place Gaudet. Consult its accessible toilet map when planning a visit with specific needs. Check access on site; facilities do not all have the same opening hours.
Other everyday services
Use the direct searches below for cash machines, post offices, launderettes, taxis and water points. Check the opening hours and services listed by your chosen provider. For drinking water, make sure the water point is explicitly marked as safe to drink.
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Practical questions
Where can I shop in the centre on Sunday morning?
Carrefour Express, 11 rue du Commerce, lists Sunday opening from 9 am to 1 pm; confirm for exceptional dates.
Where can I find Blois bus timetables?
On Agglopolys’ official Azalys portal, which links to network information.
Does this guide list every shop in Blois?
It brings together useful places for a stay and links to search for other nearby shops.
Free shuttles in Blois: N1 and N2
Azalys electric shuttles serve the city centre free of charge, Monday to Saturday.
Every 20 minutes according to the 2026–2027 map. Since 31 August 2026, the first N1 departure from the bus station is at 8:30 am. Check the official timetable for your stop and the last departure.
- N1: bus station → quai Saint-Jean → Blois Vienne → place de la République → bus station.
- N2: bus station → quai du Foix → Foix → Valin → bus station.
Check service alerts before travelling. Free travel applies to these shuttles, not every Azalys route. Information checked on 5 October 2026.
Contact Azalys: 09 69 36 93 41
A place to stay
Discover Hôtel Le Monarque.
Check rooms and availability directly with the hotel in central Blois.
View rooms in Blois ↗Sources and information to check
- Carrefour Express: opening hours and services ↗
- Azalys: transport and travel ↗
- Train timetables ↗
- Toilets near place du Château ↗
- Accessibility and toilet map ↗
Check opening hours, prices and conditions on official websites before your visit.