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 not only be able to visit the castle with an audioguide in English, but you'll also enjoy a unique audiovisual show that presents the history of the country in an engaging way.

At night, the castle's walls will light up with a series of images accompanied by a soundtrack, creating an unforgettable experience.

After this extraordinary 45-minute spectacle, you will appreciate this icon of French architecture.

Schedule

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

July 1 to August 31, 2024: 9 am to 7 pmFrom September 1 to November 3, 2024: 9 am to 6:30 pmFrom November 4 to December 20, 2024: 10 am to 5 pmFrom December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025: 10 am to 6 pmOn December 24 and 31, 2024: 10 am to 5 pmClosed on December 25, 2024, and January 1, 2025

In 2024, the sound and light show will take place on the following dates and times:

July and August: 10:33 pmFrom September 1 to 22: 10 pmFrom October 19 to November 2: 7:15 pm

This schedule is flexible and subject to change. Note that the visiting hours of the castle and the light show differ, meaning you will not be able to visit the castle between its closing time and the start of the light show.

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 still wait in line to enter the monument due to security checks.