Dessaignes

Dessaignes is a building in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire. Dessaignes is situated nearby to Aire de Lancer, as well as near the sports venue Grand Gymnase.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Château of Blois and Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Trinité.

Château of Blois

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The Royal Château of Blois is a château located in the city center of Blois, Loir-et-Cher, in the Loire Valley, France. In addition to having been the residence of the Counts of Blois and some French kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to drive out the English, who conquered Orléans the previous year. Château of Blois is situated 1¼ km southwest of Dessaignes.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Trinité

Church

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The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Trinité is a Roman Catholic basilica church located in Blois, in the Loir-et-Cher department of France. It is dedicated to the Our Lady of the Trinity. Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Trinité is situated 390 metres east of Dessaignes.

Blois Cathedral

Church

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Blois Cathedral, or the Cathedral of St. Louis of Blois, is a Late Gothic Catholic cathedral in Blois, France. It has been a monument historique since 1906. It is the seat of the Diocese of Blois, established in 1697. Blois Cathedral is situated 720 metres south of Dessaignes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt and Fossé.

Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt

Village

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Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt, commonly known as Saint-Gervais, is a commune in the French department of Loir-et-Cher, administrative region of Centre-Val de Loire. Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt is situated 3½ km southeast of Dessaignes.