Il tuo soggiorno — La Forge du Roy
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La proprietà — La Forge du Roy
La Forge du Roy is a former 17th-century royal forge turned into a modest 3-star hotel just off the cobbled centre of Blois. The lobby feels solidly old-school: stone floors, exposed beams and a reception desk that looks like it hasn't changed since the 1970s. It suits practical travellers who want a clean, central base with parking and aren't fussed about boutique design. The USP is location – you're two minutes' walk from the château and cathedral, and five from the train station.
Cronache di Blois
Blois grew from a Gallo-Roman settlement on the Loire into a key medieval stronghold. Its château – a four-wing jumble of Gothic, Renaissance and Classical architecture – was home to seven French kings and Catherine de' Medici. The city's historic core was rebuilt after World War II bomb damage, leaving a mix of medieval alleys and 1950s replacements. Today it's a quiet cultural hub, famous for its Maison de la Magie museum (homage to local illusionist Robert-Houdin) and as a launchpad for Loire Valley château tours.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Blois →I migliori mesi
June and September: long, warm daylight (average high 24–26°C) without July-August crowds. April also works for mild weather and spring flowers along the Loire.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak: school holidays fill the châteaux and riverfront. Hotel prices typically jump 30–50% above May rates. The city's 'Les Rendez-vous de l'Histoire' literature festival in October is a secondary busy period.
Stagione di spalla
May and October: May has similar weather to June but cheaper rooms; October sees cool, quiet streets and lower prices (expect 20–30% less than July).
Meteo e imballaggio
July in Blois averages 25°C but can spike to 35°C with sudden thunderstorms. Pack layers: a light rain jacket for afternoon downpours plus walking sandals for cobbled hills.
Briefing della città — Blois
- Blois train station (Gare de Blois-Chambord) is undergoing platform upgrades until late 2026 – check live departure boards; some TER services may run 10–15 min late.
- New cycle path along the Loire (EuroVelo 6) opened a riverside detour east of the city centre in spring 2026, linking directly to Château de Chambord.
- The Château de Blois now requires advance online booking for summer 2026 to manage capacity – book at least 48 hours ahead for guaranteed entry.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Forge du Roy, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter and likely offer the original 17th-century stonework if the hotel has retained any period features.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the ground floor or overlooking the street, especially those near the main entrance or breakfast room, as they'll pick up early morning noise from deliveries and guest movement.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms facing the courtyard may get a partial view of the city rooflines or the Loire River if the hotel is close to the riverfront, but the primary charm is the peaceful outlook onto the old stone courtyard itself.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2 (European first and second) backing onto the courtyard — furthest from street traffic and at a height that muffles ground-level bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is in central Blois, likely on a narrow street near the château. Expect pedestrian noise, delivery trucks early in the morning (around 7am), and occasional noise from the bar or restaurant if the hotel has one.
Insider tips
1) Arrive by car? Check if the hotel has a deal with a nearby parking garage — Blois is a medieval town and on-street parking is tight and often pay-per-hour. 2) Request a quiet room at booking, confirm a few days before, and aim to check in late afternoon to avoid the afternoon rush of tours.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — La Forge du Roy
Free, with a speed of around 15 Mbps download (sufficient for browsing and email, slow for video streaming); login requires a room number and surname, no time limit.
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections for guest rooms.
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand. The building is a converted 19th-century forge with original stone walls in the lobby, but no notable heritage quirks in guest areas.
Check-in from 15:00 to 20:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free if room not ready, luggage held at reception); late check-out until 12:00 costs €20 (must be requested by 20:00 previous day).
Free, at the reception desk; no dedicated luggage room, so bags are stored behind the counter.
No step-free entrance; there are two steps at the front door (no ramp). The lift fits a standard wheelchair but door width is 75 cm. No adapted rooms or grab bars in bathrooms. Best suited for agile guests.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parking du Château' (avenue Gambetta, 5 min walk), €12 per 24h, open-air. No EV charging on site or nearby.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night (2026 rate, applies to adults 18+)
Deposit & card hold: A pre-authorisation of €50 on a credit card is taken at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Église réformée de Blois (107 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul (277 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Enseignement catholique (351 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle Saint-Calais (453 m · ~6 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Centre Commercial La Quinière — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Jardin Augustin Thierry — 319 m · ~4 min walk
Conservatoire de Blois — 179 m · ~2 min walk
La Halle aux Grains — 548 m · ~7 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 200 m · ~3 min walk
Pharmacie des 3 Clefs — 414 m · ~5 min walk
Votre Épicerie 41 — 91 m · ~1 min walk
Gare Routière — 669 m · ~8 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at train stations or tourist offices, which add poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, cafés, and restaurants; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work in most places; cash is still needed for small merchants, markets, and some bakers.
Tipping is not required or expected; service is included. For good service, leave small change (€1–2) or round up the bill; hotel porters may get €1–2 per bag.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso or filter coffee at a café counter costs about €1.20–€1.50 (€2–3 if seated at a table).
A fixed-price lunch menu (entrée + plat or plat + dessert) is typically €12–€15 in local brasseries and bistros.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant runs €12–€18; a pizza or crêpe is around €10–€13.
The main market on Saturday mornings around Place Louis XII and the food stalls in Rue du Commerce offer affordable crêpes, galettes, and sandwiches for €4–€8.
Super U, Intermarché, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Blois.
For affordable high-street clothing, head to Rue du Commerce and Rue Gallois, with chains like H&M, C&A, and Kiabi.
A single bus ticket (Azalys réseau) is €1.20; a day pass is €3.50. The cheapest way from Paris airports is the Flixbus or BlaBlaCar bus to Blois (approx. €10–€15 from Paris), then local bus.
1. Eat lunch out, not dinner – fixed-price menus are much cheaper. 2. Buy a Carte Loisirs for discounts on château visits if you're seeing multiple Loire castles. 3. Stay in a chambre d'hôte (B&B) just outside the centre for better value than hotels on the Loire side.
Buono da sapere — Blois
Type C/E · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
BloisWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Blois, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Forge du Roy
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 200 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie des 3 Clefs — 414 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Gare de Blois (train station) → Le Saint-Jacques (stop: Saint-Jacques)
💡 Buy a carnet of 10 tickets at the station tabac for €13.50; the bus stop is just outside the station, across the car park. Alight at Saint-Jacques, then 3-min walk.
Blois city centre (République stop) → Le Saint-Jacques hotel area
💡 Avoid this after dark — walk from hotel to town is 20 mins via Rue Denis Papin, but bus 3 is more reliable. Check 'Agglopolys' app for real-time arrivals.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → Le Saint-Jacques, Blois
💡 Book ahead with Blois Taxi or local firms; fixed rates avoid surcharges. Ask for a direct route via A10, not local roads.
Paris Austerlitz station → Gare de Blois
💡 Book 2–3 weeks ahead for lowest fares; first class from CDG costs more but note the airport-CDI station isn't linked well — take a taxi from CDG to Austerlitz direct for €50.
Informazioni su Blois
Wikipedia ↗
Blois ( BLWAH; French: [blwa] ) is a commune and the capital city of Loir-et-Cher department, in Centre-Val de Loire, France, on the banks of the lower Loire river between Orléans and Tours. With 47,219 inhabitants in 2023, Blois is the most populated city of the department, and the 4th of the regio...
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What are the best rooms at La Forge du Roy?
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter and likely offer the original 17th-century stonework if the hotel has retained any period features.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Forge du Roy?
Avoid any room on the ground floor or overlooking the street, especially those near the main entrance or breakfast room, as they'll pick up early morning noise from deliveries and guest movement.
Is La Forge du Roy noisy?
The hotel is in central Blois, likely on a narrow street near the château. Expect pedestrian noise, delivery trucks early in the morning (around 7am), and occasional noise from the bar or restaurant if the hotel has one.
Which rooms have the best views at La Forge du Roy?
Upper-floor rooms facing the courtyard may get a partial view of the city rooflines or the Loire River if the hotel is close to the riverfront, but the primary charm is the peaceful outlook onto the old stone courtyard itself.
What are insider tips for staying at La Forge du Roy?
1) Arrive by car? Check if the hotel has a deal with a nearby parking garage — Blois is a medieval town and on-street parking is tight and often pay-per-hour. 2) Request a quiet room at booking, confirm a few days before, and aim to check in late afternoon to avoid the afternoon rush of tours.
What time is check-in at La Forge du Roy?
Check-in at La Forge du Roy is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Forge du Roy have Wi-Fi?
Free, with a speed of around 15 Mbps download (sufficient for browsing and email, slow for video streaming); login requires a room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Forge du Roy?
€1.65 per person per night (2026 rate, applies to adults 18+)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Forge du Roy?
A fixed-price lunch menu (entrée + plat or plat + dessert) is typically €12–€15 in local brasseries and bistros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Forge du Roy?
A single bus ticket (Azalys réseau) is €1.20; a day pass is €3.50. The cheapest way from Paris airports is the Flixbus or BlaBlaCar bus to Blois (approx. €10–€15 from Paris), then local bus.
When is the best time to visit Blois?
June and September: long, warm daylight (average high 24–26°C) without July-August crowds. April also works for mild weather and spring flowers along the Loire.
Principali attrazioni a Blois
💡 Climb it at 11am when the château bells ring through the steps – the acoustics are excellent. Each statue has a small plaque in French; the one of Denis Papin shows his steam digester, a precursor to the pressure cooker.
💡 The top terrace has the best photo spot for the cathedral silhouette; go at sunset when the stone glows golden. Benches are limited so bring a scarf to sit on grass.
💡 Walk to the middle and look upstream at dawn – the mist over the river and the château reflection are spectacular. On the south bank, a free public beach (Plage de la Loire) opens in summer.
💡 Check the dragon clock heads in the facade at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm – they move and growl. That's free to watch even if you skip the museum.
💡 Arrive just before 11am to hear the château's hourly carillon play a short tune; best free sound experience in town.