L'Été de Blois-Chambord
Summer season of over 200 cultural and festive events in the Blois-Chambord destination
About Été Blois-Chambord
From late June to mid-September, L'Été de Blois-Chambord offers over 200 cultural and festive events in Loir-et-Cher. Concerts, theatre, street performances, dance, magic, open-air cinema, walks, and unusual tours liven up the beautiful season. Activities take place in the emblematic sites of Blois and its surroundings: the banks of the Loire, the royal château, historic squares, and gardens. Each day, guided tours offer a different theme for a lively discovery of Blois's heritage.
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L'Été de Blois-Chambord: The Summer Season in the Loire Valley
Every summer, the Blois-Chambord destination comes alive with an exceptional cultural program. L'Été de Blois-Chambord brings together over 200 events from late June to mid-September, offering a variety of shows and activities that delight all audiences. Supported by the Blois-Chambord Tourist Office and the City of Blois, this flagship summer event transforms the region into a true open-air festival.
Des Lyres d'été: The Festival at the Heart of Blois
The centerpiece of the summer program, the Des Lyres d'été festival, offers concerts, theatre, street performances, and open-air cinema screenings in Blois's most iconic locations. The Wednesday evening guinguettes offer dancing evenings with varied atmospheres—rock, jazz, world music, electro—by the Loire. In August, the L'Écho du Caquetoire festival highlights street arts with circus, theatre, and dance companies taking over the city's squares and streets.
Daily and Varied Activities
Every day of the summer, guided tours of the city of Blois offer a different theme: history, architecture, gastronomy, anecdotes, urban nature. Nature outings allow you to discover the banks of the Loire by boat, observe wildlife with naturalist guides, or cycle along the paths. Wellness workshops, outdoor yoga sessions, and sports activities complete the offerings for a revitalizing summer season.
Night Markets and Village Festivals
Night markets liven up summer evenings with local producers, artisans, and musical entertainment. Village festivals in the towns of the Blois-Chambord destination punctuate the calendar with moments of conviviality and tradition. July 14th celebrations and grand dancing evenings offer memorable highlights.
An Exceptional Territory as a Backdrop
The Blois-Chambord destination boasts a unique heritage and natural setting: the Royal Château of Blois, the Château de Chambord, the Loire River (a UNESCO World Heritage site), state forests, vineyards, and gardens. L'Été de Blois-Chambord showcases this living heritage by offering events in exceptional locations, creating an alchemy of culture, nature, and heritage that makes this destination renowned.
Practical information — Été Blois-Chambord
Practical Information
Dates
L'Été de Blois-Chambord runs from late June to mid-September, with events scheduled daily.
Prices
The majority of activities are free. Some shows and guided tours may be ticketed. Detailed program and ticketing on the Tourist Office website.
Locations
Events take place throughout the Blois-Chambord destination: Blois city center, banks of the Loire, royal château, public squares and gardens, surrounding towns.
Access
- By car: Blois is accessible via the A10 motorway (Blois exit). Paid and free parking in town.
- By train: Blois-Chambord SNCF station, served by TER from Paris-Austerlitz (1h30), Tours (40 min), and Orléans (30 min).
- By bike: Blois is a major stop on the La Loire à Vélo route.
Program
The complete program is available on the Blois-Chambord Tourist Office website and at tourist information points.
Contact
Office de Tourisme Blois-Chambord
23 place du Château, 41000 Blois
Phone: 02 54 90 41 41
Website: www.bloischambord.com
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Blois et destination Blois-Chambord
23 place du Château, 41000 Blois