To celebrate the Year of Louis XI, and taking place in the castle’s attic open exceptionally for the occasion, this exhibition explores the relationship between the sovereign and architecture.
From May 12 to November 12, 2023
To celebrate the Year of Louis XI, and taking place in the castle’s attic open exceptionally for the occasion, this exhibition explores the relationship between the sovereign and architecture.
From May 12 to November 12, 2023
An easter egg hunt unlike any other
Solve a puzzle about Foulque Nerra’s mysterious keep to win Easter treasures (in French) (for children from 7 to 12 years old).
Sunday and Monday, April 9 and 10 from 10:30am to 6pm
Stone Cutting Workshop
In conjunction with the Year of Louis XI and the theme of architecture highlighted by the Château de Langeais, this workshop offers visitors the chance to discover the craft of stone cutting. The instructor shares his knowledge and know-how and then invites the participants to practice stone cutting themselves.
From Sundays to Thursdays, April 16 to May 8, 2023. Between 11am and 1pm, and between 2:30 and 6pm. Free admission, spaces limited.
In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany
Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads the children through the castle where she married King Charles VIII. (length:1hr) (in French) (for children from 7 to 12 years old) (reservation required).
From April 11 thru May 4: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:15am and 4pm
Guided tour
Weekdays : 11am, 2:30pm, 4pm
WE et school vacation : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm
(in French) (Length 50 min.)
Easter Weekend, Sunday and Monday, April 9 and 10 : Introduction to the History of the castle
(in French) (Length 20 min.)
Christmas 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 December 3 to January 2 […]
In the shoes of a prince or a princess
Children aged 7 to 12 years can discover the inside-outs of fashion in the Middle Ages thanks to a fun and participatory activity (in French).
From October 25 thru November 3, Tuesdays to Thursdays, from 11am to 1pm and from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
Guided tours
Holydays and from November 11 to 13 : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm
From November 7 to 10 : 11am, 3:30pm
(in French) (Length 50 min.)
In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany
Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads the children through the castle where she married King Charles VIII. (length:1hr) (in French) (for children from 7 to 12 years old) (reservation required).
From February 9 to 24, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 pm and 4 pm.
Guided tours
Saturdays : 3pm and 4pm
Sundays : 11am, 3pm, 4pm
(in French) (Length 50 min)
In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany
Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads the children through the castle where she married King Charles VIII. (length:1hr) (in French) (for children from 7 to 12 years old) (reservation required).
March 2 and 3, 2:30pm and 4pm
Guided tours
Saturdays : 3pm and 4pm
Sundays : 11am, 3pm, 4pm
(in French) (length : 50 min)
An easter egg hunt unlike any other Solve a puzzle about Foulque Nerra’s mysterious keep to win Easter treasures (in French) (for children from 7 to 12 years old). Sunday and Monday, April 17 and 18 from 10:30am to 6pm In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads […]
Event of the month – Ascension Weekend
Castle Life – the art of entertainment in the Renaissance
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 (in French).
Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28, from 10:30am to 6:30pm
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In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany
Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads the children through the castle where she married King Charles VIII. (length:1hr) (in French) (for children from 7 to 12 years old) (reservation required).
Sunday and Monday, May 5 and 6 at 11:15am and 4pm
Place your bets!
Discover the games of the Middle Ages and play with your family! (in French) (free access within the limits of available seats).
From Sunday 1 to Thursday 5 May, from 11am to 1pm, and from 2:30pm to 6pm
Salon des Vins de Bourgueil Wine Fair
The winemakers of Bourgueil set up shop for the day in the castle’s courtyard and let you discover and taste their best wines (in French).
Thursday May 26, from 10:30am to 6pm.
Guided tours
Until May 8 : 11h, 14h30, 15h45, 17h
From May 9 :
Weekdays : 11am, 2:30pm, 4pm
WE : 11am, 2:30pm, 3:45pm, 5pm
(in French) (Lenght 50 min.)
Introduction to the history of the castle
May 27 and 28
(in French) (Length 20 min.)
In the footsteps of Anne of Brittany Her Majesty Queen Anne of Brittany leads the children through the castle where she married King Charles VIII. (length:1hr) (in French) (for children from 7 to 12 years old) (reservation required). Sunday and Monday, May 5 and 6 at 11:15am and 4pm Guided tours Weekdays : 11am, […]