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8 Aerial photos Chateau de Blois
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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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The westwing of Blois Palace started under King Francois I in 1515. The Italian style influenced its architecture. The new wing contained one of the most
important libraries of this epoch.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0245
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Blois Palace was residence of Marie de Medici, King Henris IV widow.
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Picture taken 12.8.2006 -
aerial photo #0009-0125
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