A closer look at three ideas for days outwith the family during the All Saints’ Day holidays
Enjoy the activities at the Château du Rivau: a special pumpkin treasure hunt and a fancy-dress tour (ages 5–10), pumpkin carving (ages 6–12) andHalloween games (from 29 October to 1 November). For families, the ‘Tales and Challenges of the Seven Gardener Dwarves’ activity pack adds to the range of possibilities – not forgetting… the château’s two restaurants!
Get some fresh air in the state-owned forests of Loches and Chinon whilst hunting for mushrooms! Chanterelles, parasol mushrooms, black trumpet mushrooms, porcini and sheep’s foot mushrooms are the edible varieties you’ll come across most often. Don’t know anything about them? Never mind: the children will be more than happy just to track them down and take photos of them!
In Amboise, indulge in a thousand sweet delights by stepping inside the Conservatoire de la Confiserie! Discover the production process by watching the day’s batch being made.

Halloween at Château du Rivau
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All Saints’ Day holiday dates for 2026
The All Saints’ Day holiday dates are the same for all school districts: from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.




































































