Saint-Lubin Street

Rue Saint-Lubin, a journey through time

The Blois audio-guided tour has you take Rue Saint-Lubin, a true jewel of the historic centre. Lined with half-timbered houses, it offers an authentic journey through time, between the fifteenth and the sixteenth century.

The memory of Saint Lubin

The street bears the name of Saint Lubin, Bishop of Chartres in the sixth century, and perpetuates the memory of the former church of Saint-Lubin, which was the main place of worship of the people of Blois until its destruction by fire in 1114. Over the centuries, the street has remained one of the most lively arteries of old Blois, a witness to the prosperity of the city during the Renaissance.

What there is to see

Look up to admire the magnificent half-timbered houses that line the street, among the finest of Blois. Sculpted beams, corbels and colourful façades make up a medieval setting of great authenticity. Lined with shops and workshops, Rue Saint-Lubin invites strolling, in the heart of the most picturesque district of the city.

Practical information

Rue Saint-Lubin is in the historic centre of Blois, at the foot of the château. It can be walked freely on foot at all hours; its cobbled and sometimes steep alleys require good shoes. The shops follow their own opening hours.

Where does the name Rue Saint-Lubin come from?

From Saint Lubin, Bishop of Chartres in the sixth century, and from the former church of Saint-Lubin, destroyed by fire in 1114.

What to see in Rue Saint-Lubin?

Its magnificent half-timbered houses of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, among the finest of the historic centre of Blois.