Noël au Pays des Châteaux

Noël au Pays des Châteaux: The Magic of Christmas in Six Loire Valley Gems

From late November to early January, six of the most beautiful Loire Valley castles join forces to present Noël au Pays des Châteaux, a magical event that makes Touraine a prime destination for the holiday season. The Royal Château of Amboise, the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, the Château de Chenonceau, the Royal Fortress of Chinon, the Royal City of Loches, and the Château de Villandry are adorned with sumptuous scenographies, each exploring a different theme.

A Unique Theme Per Castle

Each castle develops an original artistic theme for its Christmas decorations. The Royal Château of Amboise presented "Oh, beautiful fir trees!" with fir trees of endearing personalities, while the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau combines gourmandise and childhood tales with The Snow Queen and Alice in Wonderland. The Fortress of Chinon features a golden path created by floral artist Géraldine Leclerc. The Royal City of Loches explores the theme of Alice in Wonderland.

Enchanted Family Visits

The Noël au Pays des Châteaux program is designed for families. Storytelling tours for children aged 3 to 12 immerse the little ones in the world of Christmas tales. Gourmet tours lasting 1.5 hours for those over 7 years old combine heritage discovery with tasting festive dishes. "Inverted Tales" tours, created by author Esmé Planchon, offer a quirky and poetic reinterpretation of classic tales.

An Advantageous Multi-Castle Pass

A multi-castle pass system allows visitors to create their own itinerary: 3-castle pass, 4-castle pass, 5-castle pass, or 6-castle pass, with decreasing prices. This system encourages the discovery of multiple sites and allows visitors to fully enjoy the diversity of the proposed scenographies.

Amboise: The Beating Heart of the Event

The town of Amboise is the natural starting point for this enchanted journey, with three castles in its immediate vicinity: the Royal Château, the Château du Clos Lucé (Leonardo da Vinci's last home), and the Pagode de Chanteloup. The town itself is adorned with light decorations and offers a Christmas market that complements the festive experience.