Easter Vacation

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An easter egg hunt unlike any other (in French)
Solve a puzzle about Foulque Nerra’s mysterious keep to win Easter treasures (for children from 7 to 12 years old).
Sunday and Monday, March 31 and April 1st from 10:30am to 6pm

In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany (in French)
Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads the children through the castle where she married King Charles VIII. (length:1hr) (for children from 7 to 12 years old) (reservation required).
From April 9 thru May 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:15am and 4pm

Guided tour / Introduction to the history of the castle (in French)
-Introduction to the history of the castle March 31 and April 1st : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm. Length: 25 min.
-Guided tour
From April 2 to 5 : 11am, 2:30pm, 4pm
From April 6 to 30 : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm.
(length: 50 min)

Ascension and Pentecost Week-end

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Castle Life – the art of entertainment in the Renaissance (in French)
A hunting encampment and archery and crossbow shooting demonstrations, music and dances evoke the recreation and entertainment activities enjoyed at the dawn of the Renaissance.
From May 8 to 11, from 10:30am to 6:30pm

In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany (in French)
Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads the children through the castle where she married King Charles VIII. (length:1hr) (for children from 7 to 12 years old) (reservation required).
Sunday and Monday, May 19 and 20 at 11:15am and 4pm

Guided tour (in French)
From May 1st to 5, 12, 18-19-20 : 11am, 2:30pm,3:45pm, 5pm.
Weekdays (excluding public holydidays) : 11am, 2:30pm, 4pm.
(length 50 min)
(From May 8 to 11 – Ascension Weekend : unguided tour with information cards or with our app, and “Castle life” animation)

June

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Guided tour (in French)
Weekdays : 11am, 2:30pm, 4pm
Weekend : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm
(length 50 min)

Summer vacation

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château de Langeais

Falconry show (in French)
This show brings back to life the centuries old art of falconry. Following the demonstration, visitors have the chance to talk with the falconer and even meet those fascinating birds (length:30 min) (in French).
From July 14 to August 29, Sundays to Thursdays at 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm.

The school of knights (in French)
Becoming a valiant knight ? It’s possible thanks to this fun and interactive animation. After a short history of chivalry, the children take part in a melee, and then the two most valiant among them compete in a joust (length:30 min).
From July 10 to August 30, Wednesdays to Sundays at 11am, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm.

Raising of the drawbridge (in French)
A humorously staged show that lets you take part in the manoeuvring of one of the last functioning drawbridges. (length:10 min) (in French)
From July 10 to August 30, Wednesdays to Sundays at 13:15am and 3pm

château de Langeais

In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany (in French)
Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads the children through the castle where she married King Charles VIII. (length 1hr) (for children from 7 to 12 years old) (reservation required).
From July 16 thru August 22, Tuesdays to Thursdays at 10:15am and 2:15pm

Guided tour (in French)
From July 1st to 7 : 11am, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:15pm (length 50 min.)
Introduction to the history of the castle (in French)
From July 8 to August 31 : 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:15pm, 4pm, 5:15pm (length 25 min.)

September

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Guided tour (in French)
Weekdays : 11am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
Weekend : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm
(Length 50 min.)

Heritage Days
Guided tours at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm* (in French).
September 21 and 22 – reduced price: 9,50€ instead of 11,50€
*In case of high attendance, guided tours are transformed into presentations (Length 20 min.)

 

October – Autumn break

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Forge Workshop (in French)
Using a faithfully reconstructed mobile forge from the 11th century, our blacksmith gives you a captivating demonstration of his art. He shares his know-how, talks about the forge’s rich history and evokes daily life in the Middle Ages. No reservations needed but places are limited.
From October 20 to November 1st, except October 26. From 10:30am to 1pm, and from 2pm to 5:30pm

 

Guided tour (in French)
Weekdays : 11am, 3:30pm
Weekends et during school holidays : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm 
(Length 50 min)

November

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Guided tour (in French)
Until November 11
Weekdays : 11am, 3:30pm
WE : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm
(length : 50 min.)

December – Christmas Holidays

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Christmas in the land of castles – Château de Langeais, a setting of lights
The magic of Christmas enters the castle in a flourish of lights and with magical and amazing staging and scenery highlighted by magnificent vegetal structures. The big Christmas tree takes pride of place in the banquet hall where the lord’s table shines with lights and colours.
From November 30 to January 5

The story of Leon the dragon
This warm-hearted and amusing tour leads young children through a fabulous fairy tale, in the company of a quirky dragon. For children from 4 to 8 years old (length:45 min) (in French) (reservation required).
From December 26 to 29, at 11:30am, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Lantern Workshop
Make your own luminous lantern with motifs inspired by the castle’s decor: fleurs-de-lis, ermine tails… An activity for the whole family. Open to participants over 7 years of age, no reservations needed, places are limited.
From December 22 to 31, Sundays to Tuesdays ; then from January 2 to 4. From 11am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm.