Noël à Chambord
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Edition 2026 — Noël à Chambord
The 13th edition of Christmas at Chambord takes place from November 28, 2026, to January 17, 2027, at the Château de Chambord. This edition honors gluttony and Gargantua through unique decorations, illuminations, and shows that celebrate the gastronomic heritage of the Renaissance. The castle transforms into a magical setting, from the entrance porch to the gardens, to offer families an enchanted interlude during the year-end festivities.
Christmas 2026: Gluttony and Gargantua in the Spotlight
For its 2026-2027 winter edition, the National Estate of Chambord places the magic of Christmas under the sign of gluttony and Gargantua, an emblematic figure of François Rabelais. Unique decorations, illuminations, and scenographies celebrate the art of the table and the gastronomic heritage of the largest castle in the Loire, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
An Exhibition on Feasts
This edition is a continuation of the exhibition Les Festins de Chambord (The Feasts of Chambord), presented from September 26, 2026, which traces the culinary history of the castle from the 16th century to the present day.
Activities for the Whole Family
From November 30, 2026, old wooden games and board games will be available for free access. On weekends in December and early January, the castle comes alive with Renaissance music and dances, costumed character strolls, Christmas shows, storytelling, hunting horn concerts, nature activities, and creative workshops. The Christmas village, its carousel, and its chalets extend the magic around the castle.
Programme
Provisional program for the 2026-2027 edition (theme: gluttony and Gargantua). The detailed day-by-day program will be announced by the castle closer to the event.
Throughout the period (from November 30, 2026)
- Old wooden games and board games with free access
- Decorations, illuminations, and lighting on the theme of gluttony and Gargantua, from the entrance porch to the gardens
- Exhibition Les Festins de Chambord (since September 26, 2026)
Weekends in December and early January
- Renaissance music and dances
- Strolls by costumed characters
- Christmas shows
- Storytelling
- Hunting horn concerts
- Nature activities and creative workshops for children
- Christmas village with carousel and chalets around the castle
Highlights
- 13th edition, from November 28, 2026, to January 17, 2027
- Unique theme: gluttony and Gargantua
- Exhibition Les Festins de Chambord on the culinary history of the castle
- Old games with free access, Renaissance activities, and Christmas village
- Decorations and illuminations in the largest castle of the Loire
Where does it take place — Noël à Chambord
Château de Chambord
Château de Chambord, 41250 Chambord
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