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Noël à la forteresse de Chinon 2022

Christmas at châteaux

Come and taste Christmas magic in the châteaux of the Loire Valley

This year again, 7 of the most beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley, located less than one hour from La Pénesais, will host exceptional activities for the holiday season. What most beautiful place than Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chinon, Langeais, Loches and Villandry to embody Christmas magic?
From December 3, 2022 to January 2, 2023, these 7 castles will welcome the young public (but also the adults) around 7 emblematic themes of Christmas:

The Royal Château d’Amboise: “Christmas, childhood dreams. It’s midnight ! »: A course through the castle in the long Christmas night.
The Château d’Azay-le-Rideau: “A Christmas at the Château des Délices”: a creation of unique and surprising objects around gastronomy and tableware.
The Château de Chenonceau: “Noël à Chenonceau: dream tables, festive tables”: an exceptional setting due to the talents of the floral workshop of Chenonceau, around the party and the art of receiving.
The Royal Fortress of Chinon: “Myths and Christmas legends: the legend of the engulfed castle”: a treasure, a princess, a castle … in an original staging of a Christmas legend.
La Château de Langeais: “Christmas of Enlightenment”: an exceptional lighting scenography of the rooms and vaults of the castle in the spirit of the mysteries of Christmas.
The Royal City of Loches: “The tales of the Royal City: Le Grinch”: a revisited course around popular Christmas tale.
The Château de Villandry: “At Christmas, nature is invited to the castle”: nature invests the castle in the atmosphere of a plant fairy tale.

In addition, each of the castles offer numerous activities throughout the month of December: animated visits, tastings, workshops, concerts …

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