

Denis Papin Staircase
Blois
The Denis-Papin staircase is a giant outdoor gallery: 120 steps link Blois's upper and lower towns, each riser painted with artwork that changes yearly. Climb to the top for a 10-kilometer panorama on clear days.
Art-covered staircase
Panoramic city views
Yearly changing murals
Historic upper town link
Tips
👀beautiful view from the top (user review)
🎨designs change annually — check what's new
🚶links upper and lower town for easy exploring
Denis Papin Staircase
BloisOpen


The Denis-Papin staircase is a giant outdoor gallery: 120 steps link Blois's upper and lower towns, each riser painted with artwork that changes yearly. Climb to the top for a 10-kilometer panorama on clear days.
Art-covered staircase
Panoramic city views
Yearly changing murals
Historic upper town link
Tips
👀beautiful view from the top (user review)
🎨designs change annually — check what's new
🚶links upper and lower town for easy exploring