Old(Former) convent of the XVIIth century, belonging to the order of Holy Visitation - Marie until 1791, understanding(including) a cloister, a chapter house and a chapel. New thought buildings(ships) Extension " integrate with the perimetre(scope) of the old(former) convent.
Guided tour of the old convent
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Hôtel du Département
1 place de la République, 41000 Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France
The hotel of the department goes back in time by revealing its history!
Part of the services of the departmental council of Loir-et-Cher is located in the former 17th century convent belonging to the order of the Visitation Sainte-Marie until 1791.
This tour of the historic buildings (cloister and its garden, chapter house, and the old church rehabilitated into a room for deliberations) will be an opportunity to hear the story and anecdotes of the daily life of the first occupants of these places: the Visitandines.
Hôtel du Département
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Localisation
1 place de la République, 41000 Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France
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À propos
Autres événements dans ce lieu
Recreational area
Come discover and have fun with traditional wooden games (Japanese billiards, Mount Everest, bounce board, paletino).Give your child the opportunity to create magnificent architectural works in wooden bricks.Invite your child to explore their imagination by drawing the house of their dreams!AccessibilityMobility Impairment
Self-guided tour of the exhibitions
Come discover the exhibitions freely:Exhibition of several artists on the theme of illiteracyExhibition "Colors of the Loir-et-Cher": each terroir secretes its architecture and its colors. Explore the different architectural typologies of the six regions of Loir-et-Cher.Exhibition "Architecture and sport": this playful exhibition proposes to trace the history of sports architecture. The opportunity to dive into the sports equipment of the department and understand in which perspectives they have been designed and realized.AccessibilityMobility Impairment
Play area (adults and children)
Come discover and have fun with traditional wooden games (Japanese billiards, Mount Everest, bounce board, paletino).
Give your child the opportunity to create magnificent architectural works out of wooden bricks.
Invite your child to explore their imagination by drawing the house of their dreams!
Free visit of the exhibitions
Free visit of the exhibition "Colors of the Loir-et-Cher": each terroir secretes its architecture and its colors. Explore the different architectural typologies of the six regions of Loir-et-Cher (Loire Valley, Cher Valley, Loir Valley, Le Perche, La Sologne, Beauce).
Self-guided tour of the exhibition "Architecture and sport": this fun exhibition traces the history of sports architecture. The opportunity to dive into the sports equipment of the department and understand in which perspectives they have been designed and realized.
Guided tour of the old convent
Go back in time by visiting the old convent of the 17th century, today seat of the Departmental Council, and discover through stories and anecdotes, the daily life of the Visitandines, first occupants of these places.AccessibilityMobility Impairment
Musical entertainment
The duo of musicians from the ensemble "Le Banquet du Roy" takes you on a musical journey through the centuries in 16th and 17th century Europe. The opportunity to [re]discover many ancient instruments!AccessibilityMobility Impairment
Concert: The King’s Banquet
The duo of musicians from the ensemble “Le Banquet du Roy” takes you on a musical journey through the centuries in 16th and 17th century Europe. [Re]Discover many old instruments (Renaissance harp, percussion, viola da gamba, tambourine flute, recorder, Renaissance bagpipe ) accompanied by female songs.
Commented exhibition "architecture and sport" & guided tour of the old convent for schoolchildren
On Friday, September 19, 2025, on the eve of the European Heritage Days, the hotel in the department of Loir-et-Cher opens its doors to the school public. As part of the operation "Lever les yeux", enjoy the animation of the exhibition "Architecture and Sport" created on the occasion of the Olympic Games and a guided tour of the department hotel (former convent of the seventeenth century).Three formulas proposed to meet the desires of teachers:
An animation of the exhibition alone (about 1h)
A guided tour of the department’s hotel alone (about 0:30)
A guided tour of the hotel in the department and an animation of the exhibition (about 1h30)These two activities will be open from 9 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 3 pm - Reservations to be made with the CAUE: mailto:mailto:anglicque.goblet@caue41.franglicque.goblet@caue41.franglicque.goblet@caue41.fr
Guided tour of the exhibition and the Hotel du Département for schoolchildren
Go back in time by visiting the old convent of the 17th century, today seat of the departmental council, and discover through stories and anecdotes, the daily life of the visitandines, first occupiers of these places.In addition, through historical sources and illustrations of projects, the exhibition "Architecture and Sport" gives to discover the great architectural trends that have followed, from the early twentieth century to the present day, in terms of sports equipment. It allows identifying the national issues that opened and put an end to these major trends and to make a comparison with the equipment built in Loir-et-Cher over the same period, by approaching the historical context from a more local angle. This exhibition is intended to be interactive. To do so, after the animation of the exhibition by a. e architect, visitors will be able to locate undated equipment in the right periods, thanks to the clues slipped into the exhibition panels and in the oral comments.In partnership with the CAUE 41.E-mailangelique.goblet@caue41.fr
Guided tour for school children
Go back in time by visiting the old convent of the 17th century, today seat of the departmental council, and discover through stories and anecdotes, the daily life of the visitandines, first occupiers of these places.E-mailangelique.goblet@caue41.fr
Guided tour of the exhibition "Architecture and Sport" for schoolchildren
Through historical sources and illustrations of projects, this exhibition gives an insight into the major architectural trends that have followed, from the early 20th century to the present day, in terms of sports equipment.It allows identifying the national issues that opened and put an end to these major trends and to make a comparison with the equipment built in Loir-et-Cher over the same period, by approaching the historical context from a more local angle.This exhibition is intended to be interactive. To do so, after the animation of the exhibition by a. e architect, visitors will be able to locate undated equipment in the right periods, thanks to the clues slipped into the exhibition panels and in the oral comments.In partnership with the CAUE 41.E-mailangelique.goblet@caue41.fr
