Maison de la BD - House of Comics

The Maison de la BD of Blois

The Blois audio-guided tour has you discover the Maison de la BD, a unique place entirely dedicated to the ninth art. Set up in a former nineteenth-century post office, it brings comics to life in all their forms, in the heart of the city.

Blois and the ninth art

Set up in a former post office, the Maison de la BD offers temporary exhibitions, a large specialised library and workshops to learn to create your own pages. Throughout the year, it animates the cultural life of Blois around comics. Each November, the city becomes a capital of the ninth art on the occasion of a great comics festival.

What there is to see

The Maison de la BD presents exhibitions devoted to the great authors and to the history of comics, as well as a rich collection of works. The workshops allow visitors, young and old, to learn drawing and creation. It is an original cultural stop, ideal for fans of the genre and families, in the heart of Blois.

Practical information

The Maison de la BD is in a former nineteenth-century post office, in the heart of Blois. The visit and the workshops follow their own schedule, whose hours and conditions may vary with the season and the exhibitions. The great comics festival is held each year in November.

What is the Maison de la BD?

A place entirely dedicated to comics, set up in a former nineteenth-century post office, with exhibitions, a library and workshops.

When does the Blois comics festival take place?

Each November, when Blois becomes a capital of the ninth art for the duration of a great festival.