La Nuit des Châteaux from 18 to 20 October 2024 (2025 dates to be announced)

For the All Saints’ Day holidays, the Nuits des Châteaux are inviting you to enjoy some unique night-time tours. Several Touraine châteaux are opening their doors for unique experiences.

Get ready for the 2025 edition of Nuits des Châteaux

Although the exact dates of the 2025 edition have not yet been confirmed, this annual event usually takes place in mid-October. It offers a unique opportunity to discover Touraine’s rich heritage from a new angle. Participating châteaux offer special events, themed guided tours and immersive shows. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, check the official event website regularly and plan your visit accordingly.

A list of all the French monuments involved in the operation can be found at www.nuitdeschateaux.com..

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Château de Jallanges

Visite des extérieurs et des souterrains du Château

6 monuments to visit for the night of the castles

A precious legacy of our past, châteaux contain a thousand and one historical epics, plunging us into stories that are all the more breathtaking because they were actually real! So don’t hesitate to push open the door of one of the six Touraine castles taking part in the Night of the Castles, organised by the French crowdfunding platform Dartagnans.

Château de Montpoupon

Come and enjoy an immersive show tour in the atmosphere of the 1920s. Mysterious phenomena will disturb an evening that was expected to be peaceful. Come along on 18 and 19 October from 6pm. Adult admission: €15.

Château de Montpoupon

Royal estate of Château Gaillard

Discover this castle by candlelight and immerse yourself in the world of fantastic animals from the Early Renaissance. Guided tours are offered every hour on October 18, 19 and 20 from 8pm. Price: €18.

Château Gaillard

Château de Betz

Explore the underground passages of this medieval fortress in small groups of 6 to 8 people. An underground adventure awaits you on 18 and 19 October from 6pm. Single price: €10.

Betz le château

Château de Montrésor

Admire this illuminated monument and take part in themed tours: one on the collection of paintings from the 15th to the 19th century, and another storytelling tour based on the legends of Poland and Touraine. Join us on 19 October from 7.15pm. Single ticket price: €17.

Montrésor Castle

Fortress of Montbazon

Set off on a night-time torchlight tour, guided by a knight in arms. Discover this thousand-year-old fortress on 19 October from 7pm. Adult price: €25.

Fortress of Montbazon

Château de Jallanges

Let yourself be dazzled by this 15th-century castle illuminated by a thousand lights. A mulled wine will be offered during your visit on October 19 from 7pm. Price: €12.