Magica Noctis

ℹ️ Show discontinued in Selles-sur-Cher. Magica Noctis is no longer held at the Château de Selles-sur-Cher. After its last documented edition during winter 2023-2024, the organizer Pyradaire moved its nocturnal light trail to the Forteresse de Montrichard (Montrichard Val de Cher), under the new name « Nuits du Donjon ». The official website magicanoctis.fr now redirects to this new event. This page is kept for archival purposes.

Magica Noctis: the magic of lights at Château de Selles-sur-Cher

Magica Noctis was a nocturnal light trail that transformed the Château de Selles-sur-Cher and its gardens into a magical and enchanting universe. Located in the heart of the Val de Loire, about an hour from Tours, Blois, Vierzon, and Châteauroux, this immersive show was among the most spectacular nocturnal experiences in Loir-et-Cher.

A 1.5 km trail between castle and enchanted forest

The 1.5-kilometer trail passed through the courtyards and rooms of the medieval castle before extending into an enchanted forest. Visitors walked through successive luminous scenes, each telling a story and creating a unique atmosphere. Large-scale laser projections on the castle facades were one of the highlights of the trail, blending cutting-edge technology with historical heritage.

A technical feat serving emotion

Magica Noctis deployed an impressive technical setup: 450 projectors, 5 kilometers of fairy lights, and 26 computers programmed along the trail orchestrated a ballet of lights, colors, and sounds. The show was designed by Pyradaire, a company specializing in light creations based in Noyers-sur-Cher, which had chosen the Château de Selles-sur-Cher for its setting combining medieval architecture and natural landscape.

An experience for the whole family

Magica Noctis was an experience designed for all ages. Children were amazed by the magical décors and light displays, while adults appreciated the visual poetry and artistic quality of the trail, which was stroller-accessible and family-friendly.

The continuation: Nuits du Donjon in Montrichard

The nocturnal show concept developed by Pyradaire now continues at the Forteresse de Montrichard, under the name « Nuits du Donjon ». The Château de Selles-sur-Cher, for its part, remains a heritage building that can be visited during the day during the tourist season.