Exterior view
by MANSART, François, Photo
During the regency of Marie de M�dicis, architects like Salomon de Brosse, Fran�ois Mansart, and Louis Le Vau conducted intensive research into modern methods for resolving traditional building problems. They developed models of palace and church buildings which were to have lasting influence, not only for French Baroque architecture.
The picture shows a panorama of the interior fa�ades of Château de Blois. From right to left: the Louis XII flamboyant wing, the medieval Gothic castle, the Fran�ois I Renaissance wing, and the Gaston d’Orl�ans classic wing, built by Fran�ois Mansart.
View the ground plan of the Château, Blois.