Son et Lumière Château de Commarque
Illuminated night evenings at Château de Commarque in Périgord Noir
About Mysteries and Lights
The castle lights up in the heart of summer
For the first time in centuries, the Château de Commarque lights up in the heart of summer to bring the reliefs of the past back to life. The Mysteries and Lights evenings offer an enchanting night walk through the ruins of the medieval castle and the troglodytic site, bathed in magical lights.
A show between heritage and magic
Every Wednesday evening from July to August, the site is adorned with light projections that enhance the medieval architecture and prehistoric remains. The scenographed route invites visitors to dive into the millennial history of the place, from Paleolithic engravings to medieval towers.
Artisanal village and conviviality
The evenings are enriched with an artisanal village bringing together local creators, food trucks, wooden games, and musical entertainment. The Storytelling and Fire evenings, on Tuesday evenings, offer a show mixing narration and pyrotechnic effects by the troupe Les Zoolians.
Mysteries and Lights — edition 2026
The Mysteries and Lights 2026 evenings illuminate the Château de Commarque, in Périgord Noir, all summer long. From July 8 to August 26, 2026, on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, the medieval castle and its troglodytic site are adorned with a magical light show, before a fireworks display launched from the keep.
Mysteries and Lights 2026
From July 8 to August 26, 2026, the Château de Commarque lights up in the heart of summer to bring back the contours of the past. The Mysteries and Lights night events take place every Wednesday evening from July 8 to August 26 and every Sunday evening from July 12 to August 16.
A magical nocturnal stroll
From 7 PM to 10:30 PM, visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the site, both day and night, illuminated by a light show that magnifies the medieval architecture and troglodytic remains. On site: a market of creators and artisans, board games and outdoor wooden games, catering (food trucks) and ambient music.
The fireworks display
The evening concludes at 10:50 PM with a fireworks display launched from the castle's keep. The last entry is at 10 PM.
Online booking is mandatory, especially during high season when places are limited. Evenings may be cancelled in case of heavy rain or thunderstorms.
Programme Mysteries and Lights 2026
Wednesday evenings — from July 8 to August 26, 2026
- 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM — Self-guided tour of the illuminated site, light show on the castle and the troglodytic site
- Market of local creators and artisans (craft village)
- Food trucks, board games and outdoor wooden games, ambient music
- 10:50 PM — Fireworks display launched from the keep
Sunday evenings — from July 12 to August 16, 2026
- Same schedule as Wednesdays: illuminated night tour, creators' market, catering and entertainment, then fireworks display at 10:50 PM
Last entry at 10 PM. Online booking mandatory on Billetweb.
Highlights Mysteries and Lights 2026
- Light show on a medieval castle and a classified troglodytic site
- Fireworks display launched from the keep at 10:50 PM
- Village of local creators and artisans
- Food trucks, wooden games and ambient music
- Wednesdays (July 8 - August 26) and Sundays (July 12 - August 16)
Prices Mysteries and Lights 2026
Practical information — Mysteries and Lights
Practical Information
Access
The evenings take place at Château de Commarque, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil (24620), in Périgord Noir.
Dates and Times 2026
Mysteries and Lights Nocturnes: every Wednesday evening from July 8th to August 26th, and every Sunday evening from July 12th to August 16th, 2026. Free visit of the illuminated site from 7 PM to 10:30 PM, last entry at 10 PM, fireworks at 10:50 PM fired from the keep.
Prices
- Adult: 18,50 €
- Child (6-17 years old): 14,50 €
- Tribe (2 adults + 2 paying children): 55 €
- Free for children under 6 years old
Online reservation is mandatory on Billetweb. Evenings may be cancelled in case of heavy rain or thunderstorms.
Contact
Tel.: 05 53 59 00 25
Email: [email protected]
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Château de Commarque
Château de Commarque, 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil