CHRISTMAS IN THE LAND OF CASTLES
DISCOVER ALL THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CASTLES OF THE VAL DE LOIRE IN DECEMBER
Among the little joys of the holiday season, the magic of Christmas decorations holds a special place. Everywhere, in towns and shops, lights twinkle and create a magical atmosphere. The châteaux of the Loire Valley also dress up in their finest attire to celebrate Christmas in the land of châteaux.
Which castle to visit?
Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chinon, Loches, Villandry—each one invites you to experience the magic of Christmas in an exceptional setting.
From Saturday, November 29, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, Touraine will be decked out in its finest lights to celebrate the magic of “Christmas in the land of castles.”
For over a month, six of the most prestigious châteaux in the Loire Valley—Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceau, Chinon, Loches, and Villandry—invite you to enjoy a magical experience where history, heritage, and the spirit of Christmas come together.
Each château offers an exceptional tour, enhanced by enchanting decorations, sparkling lights, and original activities for young and old alike.
The iconic themes of the holiday season are celebrated: toys from yesteryear, light shows, festive treats, elegant porcelain, tales and legends, and winter nature.
Whether you are with family, friends, or your partner, let yourself be enchanted by these exceptional places transformed into veritable Christmas kingdoms.
There is only one goal for this magical edition: to delight the senses and put stars in the eyes of all visitors!
Discover the Château d’Artigny during the festive season, with its magnificent staircase and its sumptuous rooms originally designed by the famous Belle Epoque perfumer François Coty: you can identify the personalities of the 1920s on the large painting decorating the dome of the Rotonde on the first floor, relax on the cozy sofas of the bar or admire the view of the Indre valley from the terrace. Discover the 25-hectare park, sauna, hammam and jacuzzi in our Espace Détente.
