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 is one of the most emblematic fortified buildings in the Loire Valley, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. It was the favorite residence of the kings of France during the Renaissance. With this ticket, you'll have the opportunity to visit the castle with an audioguide in English and enjoy a unique audiovisual show that presents the history of the country in an engaging format. When night falls, the walls of the castle will light up with images and a soundtrack for an unforgettable experience. The show lasts 45 minutes.

Schedule

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

November 4th to December 20th, 2024: from 10 am to 5 pmDecember 21st, 2024 to January 5th, 2025: from 10 am to 6 pm. On December 24th and 31st, it will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on December 25th and January 1st.January 6th to February 28th, 2025: from 10 am to 5 pmMarch 1st to 31st, 2025: from 10 am to 5 pmApril 1st to September 30th, 2025: from 9 am to 6:30 pmOctober 1st to 17th, 2025: from 9 am to 6 pmOctober 18th to November 3rd, 2025: from 9 am to 6:30 pmNovember 4th to December 19th, 2025: from 10 am to 5 pmDecember 20th, 2025 to January 4th, 2026: from 10 am to 6 pm

The sound and light show in 2025 will occur on:

From April 5th to September 27th, 2025From October 18th to 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 the visiting hours of the castle and light show are different. The final entry to the castle is 30 minutes before closing time.

Skip-the-Line Tickets

By booking this ticket, you'll avoid the queues at the ticket offices of the Château de Blois. However, you may need to wait in line for security checks upon entering the monument.