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Blois
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Definition:a French city on the River Loire. Classic literature ususally refers to the town's famous château (which has a very colorful history). In 1588 French King Henry III had his arch-enemies assassinated at this chateau.
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she was always interfering with public affairs to the advantage of our holy religion. The which time has seized many people by the throat, from our defunct Master Francis, first of that name, to the Assembly at Blois, where fell M. de Guise.
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but one of the sort she used to dream of, one which, unfortunately, her little house would not be large enough to contain, with tall sideboards, Renaissance furniture and fireplaces like the Château at Blois.
Marcel Proust. In Search of Lost Time [volume 1]
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“It reminds me of a room in the Château of Blois where the caretaker who was shewing me over said: ‘This is where Mary Stuart used to say her prayers; I use it to keep my brooms in.’
Marcel Proust. In Search of Lost Time [volume 2]
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