THIS YEAR’S EVENTS

Discover the major events at the Châteaux of Loire Valley. And find the château’s complete programme by accessing directly the pages dedicated to each château.
 

Royal Fortress Of Chinon

21 and 22 July 2012

Destination the Middle Ages


 
 
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Château Of Angers

A different look at a major work from the Middle Ages

From 5 January to September 2012

Themed tours of the tapestry of the Apocalypse


 
 
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National Domain Of Chambord

Thursday 21 June at 8pm

Fête de la Musique (Music Festival)


 
 
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Château Of Chenonceau

Discover Chenonceau’s illumiated gardens

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in June and every evening from 1 July to 31 August 2012.

Evening stroll through the gardens


 
 
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Château And Gardens Of Villandry

Art exhibition in the château

From 24 March to 5 June 2012

Exhibition: Pierre Miltgen, paintings, “Reflections of sky and water”


 
 
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Château Of Langeais

Bank holiday weekends in May and daily (except Saturdays) from 9 July to 31 August.

Crossing the drawbridge


 
 
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Domain Of Chaumont Sur Loire

1992-2012: 20 years of festivals

From 25 April to 21 October 2012

International Garden Festival


 
 
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Royal Château Of Amboise

Guided tours of the château’s underground passageways and tower

From April to September 2012

Behind the scenes of History


 
 
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Royal City Of Loches

10, 11 and 12 August 2012

A medieval epic


 
 
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Château Of Azay Le Rideau

In October 2012

“Monument Jeu d’Enfant” children’s weekend


 
 
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Royal Château Of Amboise

9/06 (opening date); 23-24/06; 1/07; 13/07; 20/07; 27/07; 10/08.

Avanti la Musica


 
 
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Royal Château Of Blois

The apartments at the Château Royal in Blois are currently being renovated to provide a completely new visitor experience!

From April 2012

New visitor layout


 
 
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Abbey of Fontevraud

All there is to know about the abbey

Every Sunday from 5 February

Theme-based Sunday tours


 
 
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Château Of Sully Sur Loire

Sunday 8, 15, 22 and 29 July and Sunday 5, 12, 19 and 26 August + during Heritage Weekend.

Medieval camp


 
 
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Château Of Valencay

Saturday 21 July and Saturday 4 August 2012

Visits by Candlelight


 
 
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Domain Of Cheverny

Jazz concerts

28, 29 and 30 June 2012 and 1 July 2012

JAZZ’IN CHEVERNY


 
 
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Cadre Noir Of Saumur

The Grand Manège des Ecuyers

7, 12 and 26 April - 3, 10, 18 and 31 May - 7, 21 and 28 June - 5 July - 23, 30 August - 13, 27 September - 11 October 2012

Presentations to the public


 
 
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Château Of The Dukes Of Brittany Nantes

A city taken over by art

From 15 June to 19 August 2012

A Journey to Nantes


 
 
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