Château de Blois Sound & Light Show

See the history of France come to life in a unique way with this sound and light show at the Château de Blois. You'll also have time to visit the fortress.

Château de Blois Sound & Light Show

The Château de Blois, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a favorite residence of French kings during the Renaissance. With this ticket, you can visit the castle with an audioguide in English and enjoy a unique audiovisual show that dynamically presents the country's history. The castle's walls illuminate with images and a soundtrack, creating an unforgettable experience after a 45-minute spectacle.

Schedule

The Château de Blois is open from Monday to Sunday at the following times:

November 4th to December 20th, 2024: 10 am to 5 pmDecember 21st, 2024 to January 5th, 2025: 10 am to 6 pm; on December 24th and 31st: 10 am to 5 pm; closed on December 25th and January 1stJanuary 6th to February 28th, 2025: 10 am to 5 pmMarch 1st to 31st, 2025: 10 am to 5 pmApril 1st to September 30th, 2025: 9 am to 6:30 pmOctober 1st to 17th, 2025: 9 am to 6 pmOctober 18th to November 3rd, 2025: 9 am to 6:30 pmNovember 4th to December 19th, 2025: 10 am to 5 pmDecember 20th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026: 10 am to 6 pm

In 2025, the sound and light show will take place on the following dates:

From Saturday, April 5th to Saturday, September 27th, 2025From Saturday, October 18th to Saturday, November 1st, 2025

Show start times for 2025:

April and September: at 10 pmMay, June, July, and August: at 10:30 pmOctober and November: at 7:15 pm

Note that visiting hours of the castle and the light show differ, meaning you cannot visit the castle between closing time and the start of the show. The final entry to the castle is 30 minutes before closing.

Skip-the-Line Tickets

By booking this ticket, you'll avoid queues at the ticket offices. However, you will still wait in line to enter the monument, as security checks may take a few minutes.