Airport Blois Le Breuil (LFOQ) IFR

Nice aerodrome, but unfortunately 16 km from town. Can be somewhat busy at times. IFR (RNP) procedures and AFIS available; the latter only on weekdays and with a lunch break. Direct flights to/from Switzerland are possible with 24-hour PPR. Hi-vis is officially mandatory on the apron, but enforcement is relaxed. Self-serve fueling (100LL and Jet) with credit card. Low landing fees, but parking fees are somewhat high. The small restaurant "Le Concorde" is unfortunately closed on weekends.

There is no public transport. Conventional taxis are hard to get and, of course, very expensive. However, the spread of UBER in France has made it manageable; about €40 each way. It may involve some waiting time; best to place a request right after landing.

Blois is a very attractive and charming city on the Loire, located between Orléans and Tours. The Château de Blois, a Renaissance château once inhabited by King Louis XII, is in the city center. Another sight is the 18th-century stone bridge over the Loire. Many stairways run through the city, which is built on several hills. The city is well kept and there are many cozy restaurants. Quite a lot of tourism, but the city is simply beautiful.

If you also want to explore the surroundings (châteaux!), it’s best to try to get a car in town via French car-sharing services (Getaround, Turo). Around Blois there are about 50 "Loire châteaux." The most famous are Cheverny and especially Chambord; both are only 16 km from Blois. The moated château Chenoncaeu is also only 44 km away. If you want to visit Chambord on the ground: buses run there regularly from the train station in Blois. You can view the château from outside free of charge from all angles; you only pay €16 if you want to go inside.

At Blois aerodrome, the largest European ultralight aviation fair, the "Mondial de l'ULM," takes place every year (early September).