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 visit the castle with an audioguide in English and enjoy a unique audiovisual show that reveals the country's history in a dynamic way. When night falls, the castle walls will light up with images accompanied by a soundtrack, creating an unforgettable experience. This extraordinary spectacle lasts 45 minutes.

Schedule

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

April 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

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

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

The show's start times for the 2025 season are:

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

Please note that the visiting hours of the castle and the 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 will need to wait in line for entry to the monument, with security checks possibly taking a few minutes.