Blois is city located 160 km south west of Paris.
It is the capital (chef lieu) of the French Department Loire et Cher (41)
and the 5th most populous city
in the region Centre Val de Loire.
Blois is located on the river Loire
known for it's many castles
in between Orleans and Tours.
King Louis XII (1462 - 1515)
was born in the Blois castle
which was the royal residence
of the Kingdom of France.
