Sound and light shows at the châteaux of the Loire Valley A spectacular summer of light and sound

When the weather’s nice, it’s show time! As soon as night falls, the monuments rustle with an effervescence that is both joyful and polite. Here and there, people wait patiently for the first sounds and lights to herald the start of colourful evenings. From highly contemporary creations to historic frescoes, these events reveal a different face of the tufa stone giants, further magnifying their architecture with subtle lighting effects.

Immerse yourself in a magical setting

As daylight fades, the atmosphere plunges us into a gentle reverie that we gladly indulge in. In the gardens of Villandry, for example, revel in the countless candles that make up the enchanting decor of the nuits des mille feux (early August).

At the château de Chenonceau, stroll under the stars as you wander the illuminated walkways of the park, lulled by the melodies of great Renaissance composers. Don’t miss the tasting under the stars (mid-July), an experience where exceptional wines and enchanting surroundings come together to perfection.

Chenonceau castle by night Touraine — ©Château de Chenonceau by night|Château de Chenonceau - Apyrene

La Scénoféérie de Semblancay : Spectacle de son et lumière en région centre ( teaser )

LA SCENOFEERIE. From 5 July to 16 August 2025, 14 performances starting at 10.30pm.

Vibrate to the rhythm historic shows

Let history come alive before your eyes with the evenings of the Clos Lucé. Attend the nocturnes théâtrales (mid-July) and flâneries nocturnes(mid-August), where actors and musicians plunge you into the fascinating world of Leonardo da Vinci.

More than 258,000 spectators have succumbed to the magic of the Scénoféerie de Semblançay. This grandiose show, brought to life by hundreds of volunteers, brings the history of Touraine to life through a spectacular staging. Don’t miss out on this must-see summer event!

On the banks of the Loire, the château royal d’Amboise unveils its night-time show “Amboise, destinées royales“, performed every Wednesday and Saturday. Plunge into the prestigious past of the court of François I and vibrate to the rhythm of a striking staging.

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A night-time tour of the grounds of the Château presented by the association Les His’Loire d’Amboise – From 12 July to 20 August 2025.

The must-haves the Sound and Light Show at the châteaux of the Loire!

Enjoy a magical evening on the banks of the Indre

While the love story of Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel, regularly housed here, attracts a substantial number of visitors during the day, a large audience also converges on the Château de l’Islette in the evening. And with good reason! In addition to the pique-niques apéro jazz on Fridays, extended on Saturdays by the musical picnic evenings, there are the magnificent s soirées “L’Islette à la belle étoile”, on Wednesdays. So many good reasons to spend at least one evening every summer on the banks of the Indre!

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Enjoy 8 exceptional evenings to discover the château and its grounds by nightfall and by the light of 1000 candles and to share a picnic with family or friends by the water.

From 10 July to 28 August 2025!

Let yourself be carried away by the Azay-le-Rideau nocturnes

Celebrate the 500th anniversary of the château d’Azay-le-Rideau by attending the show “La conjuration d’Azay“, bringing together 150 volunteers alongside professional actors from the regional Théâtre des Minuits troupe. During this nightly stroll, you’ll be transported back to 1619, during King Louis XIII’s stay at the château… Before or after the show, enjoy the glass light that adorns the facades, as you stroll through the park’s alleys by torchlight and lanterns.

From 16 July to 23 August, from 7pm. 21€