Son et Lumière du Château de Valençay
Magical night show at the foot of the castle
About Son et Lumière Valençay
A living show in a Renaissance castle
The Son et Lumière of the Château de Valençay is part of the great tradition of night shows in the Loire Valley castles. Since 1966, hundreds of volunteers from the Valençay region have mobilized each summer to create a living show at the foot of this castle, a listed Historic Monument and former residence of Prince de Talleyrand. The castle, with its Renaissance facades and majestic park, offers a natural setting of exceptional beauty for these night performances.
The CAPVAL association, cultural driver of the territory
The association CAPVAL (Culture and Animation in the Pays de Valençay), founded in 1983, is the heir to the structures that have been producing shows in the Valençay region since 1966. Under the artistic direction of Jean-Claude Baudoin, CAPVAL has created twenty original night shows, performed by the inhabitants of Valençay and its surroundings. Labeled Tourisme et Handicap, the association is a member of the French Federation of Historical Fêtes and Shows.
Adaptations of tales and stories for all audiences
Each show is an original creation that adapts a classic tale or historical story: Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, Queen Margot, Le Capitaine Fracasse, Snow White, The Love of the Three Oranges, and for the 20th creation, Puss in Boots based on the famous tale by Charles Perrault. The staging combines theatrical performance, light effects, music, and period costumes, all crowned by a fireworks display over the castle.
A complete evening in the heart of Berry
The evening begins at 8 p.m. with a countryside meal served in the castle park, allowing spectators to enjoy the setting before the show begins at 10 p.m. The friendly atmosphere and the quality of the staging make each performance a magical moment, attracting thousands of spectators each summer from all over the Centre-Val de Loire region and beyond.
Son et Lumière Valençay — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Valençay Sound and Light show: « Puss in Boots », a grand nocturnal show at the foot of the Renaissance castle. 20th show presented by the CAPVAL association since 1966, with hundreds of volunteers in period costumes, light effects on the facades, a soundtrack mixing baroque music and original creations, and a final fireworks display.
« Puss in Boots » — 2026 season at Château de Valençay
For its 2026 summer season, the Valençay Sound and Light show adapts Charles Perrault's famous tale, « Puss in Boots ». This grand nocturnal show, the 20th presented by the CAPVAL association (Culture et Animation en Pays de Valençay) since 1966, mobilizes hundreds of volunteers from the Valençay region in period costumes within the majestic setting of the Renaissance castle.
The staging combines light effects projected onto the facades, a soundtrack blending baroque music and original compositions, and a final fireworks display. As every year, a country-style meal is served in the castle park before the start of the performance (reservation recommended).
The show takes place only in good weather.
Programme Son et Lumière Valençay 2026
2026 Performances
- July: Wednesday 22, Friday 24, Saturday 25, Wednesday 29, Friday 31
- August: Wednesday 5, Friday 7, Saturday 8, Wednesday 12, Thursday 13
Evening Schedule
- 8:00 PM — Doors open and country-style meal in the park (by reservation)
- 10:00 PM — Start of the nocturnal show « Puss in Boots » with final fireworks
Highlights Son et Lumière Valençay 2026
- 20th nocturnal show presented by CAPVAL since 1966
- New 2026 creation: « Puss in Boots » based on Charles Perrault
- Hundreds of volunteers in period costumes
- Light effects on the facades of the Renaissance castle and final fireworks
- Country-style meal possible before the show
Prices Son et Lumière Valençay 2026
Practical information — Son et Lumière Valençay
Practical Information
Access
The Château de Valençay is located in Valençay, in the Indre department (36), about 55 km north of Châteauroux.
- By car: From Châteauroux, take the D956 towards Valençay. Free parking near the castle.
- By train: Valençay station (Tours-Valençay line) or Châteauroux station (Paris-Austerlitz line).
Schedules
Meals from 8 p.m. Show at 10 p.m. Performances in July and August.
Prices
- Adult: €20
- Child (5-12 years): €11
- Under 5 years: free
- Family pack (2 adults + 2 children): €52
- Reduced rate: €17
- Adult meal: €15 / Child meal: €10
Booking
Élisabeth: 07 66 82 87 87 / Email: [email protected] / Online booking: resaonline.spectacle-valencay.fr
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Château de Valençay
2 Rue de Blois, 36600 Valençay