Escalier Denis-Papin
Escalier Denis-Papin is a stairs in Blois (Loir-et-Cher). It was listed in 2025 as a registered historic monument (inscrit). Close by, Château de Blois is 300 m away, one of 92 within 15 km.
Attraction in Blois
One of the best-known places to visit in France
#3,165 of the 37,318 museums, châteaux, gardens and other attractions we list in France, by how widely it is covered (3 Wikipedia and sister-site articles). About ↓
In Blois
Escalier Denis-Papin is in the commune of Blois, with 33 more places to visit within 5 km. Towns near it ↓
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Protected as a historic monument since 2025 (Mérimée record PA41000081). About ↓
Written from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, the Culture ministry’s Mérimée database and Météo-France 1991–2020 normals.
A month-by-month guide
Aim for May to October, when Blois reaches 17–26°C.
Escalier Denis-Papin
Its Wikipedia coverage spans 3 languages.
- Type
- Attraction
- Protection
- Registered historic monument (inscrit) · 2025
- Covered in
- 3 Wikipedia and sister-site articles
- Commune
- Blois, Loir-et-Cher
Map of Escalier Denis-Papin and nearby
The orange dot is Escalier Denis-Papin; the numbers are the places near it, as listed below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · The dashed line is the commune of Blois. · commune boundary: IGN
Which town is nearest
Blois is the biggest of the 8 bases nearby (47,219 people). Every one of these towns counts it as a place to visit.
- 1Blois
- 2Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt
- 3La Chaussée-Saint-Victor
- 4Vineuil
- 5Villebarou
- 6Chailles
- 7Cellettes
- 8Mont-près-Chambord
Blois
Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt
La Chaussée-Saint-Victor
Vineuil
Compare the 8 towns
| Town | Where Escalier Denis-Papin is | People |
|---|---|---|
| Blois | It’s in this commune | 47,219 |
| Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt | 3.1 km southeast of it | 3,180 |
| La Chaussée-Saint-Victor | 3.2 km northeast of it | 4,471 |
| Vineuil | 3.8 km east of it | 8,064 |
| Villebarou | 4.2 km north of it | 2,584 |
| Chailles | 6.7 km south of it | 2,726 |
| Cellettes | 8.2 km southeast of it | 2,715 |
| Mont-près-Chambord | 9.5 km east of it | 3,386 |
Nearby, too
Within 15 km are 92 places, among them 5 attractions, a cathedral and a museum.
AttractionChâteau de Blois300 m southwest, in Blois2CathedralCathedralCathédrale Saint-Louis de Blois200 m east, in Blois3AttractionAttractionChâteau de Chambord14 km east, in Chambord4
MuseumMaison de la Magie200 m south, in Blois5
AttractionChâteau de Beauregard6.8 km southeast, in Cellettes6AttractionAttractionChâteau de Cheverny14 km southeast, in Cheverny7ChâteauChâteauChâteau de Menars8.1 km northeast, in Menars8AttractionAttractionHôtel d'Alluye100 m west, in BloisWithin 15 km, close and well known first. Numbers match the map.
Know before you visit Escalier Denis-Papin
Where is Escalier Denis-Papin?
Escalier Denis-Papin is in Blois, in Loir-et-Cher (Centre-Val de Loire).
What is Escalier Denis-Papin?
Stairs in Blois (Loir-et-Cher), France.
Is Escalier Denis-Papin a historic monument?
Yes: Registered historic monument (inscrit), since 2025, Mérimée record PA41000081.
How well known is Escalier Denis-Papin?
Escalier Denis-Papin has 3 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages: #3,165 of the 37,318 French places we list.
When is the best time to visit Escalier Denis-Papin?
May to October are the warmest months in Blois, with afternoon highs of 17–26°C (Météo-France 1991–2020 normals).
What else is there to see near Escalier Denis-Papin?
Within 15 km: Château de Blois (300 m), Cathédrale Saint-Louis de Blois (200 m), Château de Chambord (14 km) and Maison de la Magie (200 m).
Sources: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), Wikidata (CC0: what it is, its articles, how widely it is covered), the Culture ministry’s Mérimée database (Licence Ouverte 2.0), IGN commune boundaries, Météo-France 1991–2020 normals (Licence Ouverte 2.0).
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (3)
- Château de Blois: Tango7174, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Maison de la Magie: You may select the license of your choice., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château de Beauregard: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Contains public sector information under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab): INSEE, DGFiP, the Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), the Ministry of Education (DEPP), the Health Ministry’s statistics service (DREES) and the Housing Ministry (Carte des loyers). Commune boundaries: IGN Admin Express.