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10 Aerial photos from Blois:
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The City of Blois was over 1000 years the residence of French Kings. Today it is the capital of the French Loire-et-Cher region.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0139
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Blois was elected in 1498 by Louis XII to be the political center of France. The medieval castle became a delighted residence, which fitted in the new lifestyle of the French. The statue of Louis XII
adorns the main entry of Blois Castle.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0135
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The westwing of Blois Palace was built between 1635 and 1638. Gaston, brother of Louis XVIII, had to live in exil here because of his continous intrigues
against the King.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0137
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