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Where is Blois, France Located?

Blois is a city in central France, located in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It is the capital of the Loir-et-Cher department. The city is situated on the banks of the Loire River, approximately halfway between Orléans and Tours.





Blois Location Map, France



CountryFrance
RegionCentre-Val de Loire
Coordinates47°35′38″N 1°19′41″E
ArrondissementBlois
Area37.46 km2 (14.46 sq mi)
Population 46,660
Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Demonym Bloisian French: Blésois(e)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code41018 /41000
Elevation63-135 m (207-443 ft) (avg. 73 m or 240 ft)