Blois

Blois is a town and commune in France, the pr?fecture (capital) of the Loir-et-Cher d?partement, situated on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orl?ans and Tours. The town has a population of 49,171 (1999).

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The famous Ch?teau de Blois, a Renaissance ch?teau once occupied by King Louis XII, is located in the center of the city, and an 18th century stone bridge spans the Loire. As Blois is centered on a pair of steep hills, winding and steep pathways run through the city, culminating in long staircases at various points. To the west of town, the For?t de Russy is a remainder of the heavy woods that once covered the area.

Commune: A commune or comune is a system of social and economic organization which involves the common ownership of resources and/or shared obligations. Within that framework, the word can have various meanings:...

France: The French Republic or France (: R?publique fran?aise or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents....

Loir-et-Cher: Loir-et-Cher is a d?partement in north-central France named after its two principal rivers....