Showing posts with label christmas at the chateaux. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas at the chateaux. Show all posts

Monday, 14 December 2020

Christmas at the chateaux - Azay-le-Rideau


We would normally be visiting some of the best dressed chateaux over Christmas but that is not possible this year though many will still present themselves online like the beautiful   Azay-le-Rideau   







Monday, 4 December 2017

Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Azay-le-Rideau at Christmas

window at Chateau Azay-le-Rideau set out for Christmas with baubles and decorations

We went over to see how the chateau at Azay-le-Rideau had been decked-out for Christmas yesterday and were not disappointed.

The salon at Chateau Azay-le-Rideau set out for Christmas with parcels in front of the fireplace

The central salon was set out beautifully...

The salon at Chateau Azay-le-Rideau set out for Christmas with table settings of chocolates and sweets

and as we walked through its rooms we were continually met with seasonal surprises.

Chateau Azay-le-Rideau set out for Christmas with trees with white bobblws

The great hall at Chateau Azay-le-Rideau set out for Christmas with imaginative table settings

This setting was full of automatons which played out a scene to music.






The ghostly image in one of the bedrooms.


The 'great attic' had its own lighting display...




All in all it was a very enjoyable day, despite the low temperature.



Sunday, 3 January 2016

If you missed Chenonceau this Christmas...


Today was the last day to see Chateau de Chenonceau dressed up for Christmas. If you didn't make it along
here are some photographs giving you a taste of what was on offer.


















Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Christmas at the chateaux of the Loire Valley France...

Chateau de Chenonceau




The Christmas season has kicked in here in the Loire Valley with many of the premier chateaux dressing themselves up for the occasion.

Starting on December 5th and continuing until the 3rd of January 2016 ( 9.30am to 5.00pm) Chateau de Chenonceau is beautifully presented offering a festive display of trees and floral arrangements. 





Chateau de Valencay

The beautiful Château de Valençay will offer a unique celebration of Christmas for the first time from 28th November to 3rd January (10:30am to 5pm) , weekends and school holidays including, illuminations, vege Christmas Candlesand Christmas workshops. 

On Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December, from 6pm to 10pm, the castle and its gardens will be decorated with thousands of candles to celebrate the magic of Christmas. 



Chateau de Chambord



For the third consecutive year, Chambord is preparing to celebrate the holiday season! Under the theme of fairy tales, the castle of François I welcomes children and adults alike.



 Chateau d'Amboise



 From Saturday, November 28, 2015 to Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Chateau d'Amboise visitors can admire the decorations put up especially for the festive period in the Royal Lodge and discover the origin and traditions of the Renaissance Christmas.


 Website: Christmas at Chateau d'Amboise


Chateau de Breze




For the 7th consecutive year, Chateau de Breze invites you to its Christmas market on Saturday 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2015. Many exhibitors will be present to show you their crafts and produce.

This event will take place in the underground of the castle, in the heart of former manorial cellars that once housed the riches of the area! Many animations for adults and children will also be organized during the day (pony rides, choirs, meeting with Santa Claus, etc.). Come and enjoy a magical and warm moment with family or friends! While enjoying the Christmas Market and entertainment, you can freely visit the underground site Breze. At dusk, the castle endorse his coat colors for a complete illumination of the site, including Saturday night!

Open: 10h - 19h
Adult price: € 7.50

Children's price: € 3.50