Nuit des Châteaux event highlights

The 8th edition of the Nuit des Châteaux takes place this weekend of October 16-17-18 throughout France, with particular emphasis on the Touraine department, which has mobilized 8 monuments to organize specific events. These events are not necessarily held at the sites that attract the most visitors throughout the year.

Château de Montpoupon offers a 1925-themed experience

At Céré-la-Ronde near Loches, the Château de Montpoupon offers a visit-performance set in 1925, featuring a mysterious atmosphere with creaking doors, disappearing objects, and disembodied laughter echoing in the corridors. The event is scheduled for Saturday evening and can be reserved online.

Langeais and Chinon offer interactive activities

In Langeais, a treasure hunt is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Near Chinon, the domain Pierre et Bertrand Couly organizes vineyard and light visits, including a visit to the wine-making cellar and a torch-lit game trail.

Forteresse de Montbazon hosts medieval-themed events

At Forteresse de Montbazon, visitors can attend workshops on the aromas of medieval beverages and local wines, a staged banquet, and a torch-lit visit starting at 7:45 pm on Saturday, with activities continuing until 11 pm.

Montrésor and Amboise create spooky and candlelit atmospheres

In Montrésor, a Halloween atmosphere is created with a ghost hunt on Friday and Saturday, guided by the mysterious spirit of Comte Branicki, a character closely linked to the history and legends of the castle. In Amboise, a candlelit evening is available at Château Gaillard.

Other castles offer underground and candlelit experiences

The Château de Jallanges de Vernou-sur-Brenne also offers candlelit events on Friday and Saturday. In Betz-le-Château, visitors will descend into the underground to discover the scary behind-the-scenes of this monument.