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05 April 27 September 2025

“Ainsi Blois vous est conté”

Blois
In the Loire Valley, the Royal Château of Blois becomes the theatre of an unforgettable experience. In the evening, from the courtyard of the château, come and discover the history of the monument through the centuries thanks to innovative video mapping technology. Giant images projected onto the four facades of the building in the inner…
12 €
05 April 2025 04 January 2026

Chartres en lumières

Chartres
Every year, Chartres en lumières showcases its exceptional heritage. From spring to winter, more than twenty monuments, including the famous cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are decked out in lights and colourful projections. A magical spectacle! With Chartres en lumières, discover or rediscover the city’s history and rich heritage. This journey through time takes…
Free
15 April 20 April 2025

Le Printemps de Bourges

Bourges
It’s a festival not to be missed! Every year, Printemps de Bourges plays host to some of the biggest names on the French and international music scenes. For a few days in April, festival-goers can enjoy concerts and shows that are as exciting as they are eclectic. Children also benefit from a programme specially designed…
from 49 €
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19 April 02 November 2025

Chaumont-sur-Loire International Garden Festival

Chaumont-sur-Loire
A true benchmark in the field of gardens and landscape design, the Chaumont-sur-Loire International Garden Festival has been delighting visitors since 1992. At the Festival International des Jardins: wonder guaranteed   The Festival International des Jardins is the place to be for landscape art and design. Every year for over 30 years, the world’s most talented…
From 21€ (adult)
29 April 08 May 2025

Fêtes de Jeanne d’Arc

Orléans
For almost 600 years now, Orléans has been celebrating the woman who delivered it from the English in 1429. Every year, for ten days or so, the Johannine celebrations commemorate this key episode in the Hundred Years’ War.  Joan of Arc celebrations: a not-to-be-missed festive event in Orléans  Every spring, in late April and early…
Free
01 May 01 October 2025

Bonneval, lumières au fil de l’eau

Bonneval
Every evening at dusk, the pretty medieval town of Bonneval lights up in a riot of colours. Come and discover Bonneval along an enchanting light trail! Discover Bonneval  There are two ways to discover Bonneval, lights along the water:* the walking tour, where you can stroll through the streets and see the scenic displays ‘seen…
16 May 21 September 2025

Nuits Lumière de Bourges

Bourges
Every year, from May to September, as night falls, Bourges takes on an enchanting blue atmosphere. For over twenty years, the Bourges Light Nights have been enchanting visitors! Les Nuits Lumière de Bourges: A magical show trail The Nuits Lumières de Bourges show route is free and invites you to stroll through the historic centre…
Free
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The 25 May 2025

Orléans vélotour

Orléans
Discovering the Loire Valley by bike, the landscapes, the nature, the tranquillity… it’s all great! And discovering a town by bike, in an unusual way, with family, friends, colleagues… that’s great too! Accessible to all, Orléans Vélotour is the kind of bike ride where the only watchword is a smile! And off you go! What…
from 12,5 € to 20 €
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11 July 13 July 2025

Terres du Son

Monts
Every year in July, the Terres du Son Festival delights festival-goers. The magnificent Domaine de Candé in Monts, near Tours, plays host to this not-to-be-missed musical event. The contemporary music festival Terres du Son is three days of concerts and a varied musical programme that has already featured countless artists: Vianney, Eddy de Pretto, Bob…
From 49 €
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10 August 22 August 2025

Festival DARC

Châteauroux
In Châteauroux, in the heart of summer, the DARC festival – dance, animation, rhythm, culture – is unique in France. It brings together more than 650 dancers from all over the world to take part in this course, as well as concerts every evening that bring the whole town to life, thanks to the up-to-date…
24 September 28 September 2025

Festival de Loire

Orléans
The Orléans Loire Festival is Europe’s largest gathering of river navigators and a must-see event for anyone looking to discover this exceptional display of living heritage.  The must-see Festival de loire event Festival de la Loire: a full agenda The Festival de Loire wouldn’t be so legendary without its unmissable festivities. For 5 days, the…
Free
30 October 02 November 2025

Fête de la Châtaigne

Éguzon
It’s THE event not to be missed in the Creuse Valley! In Éguzon, the Chestnut Festival is a festive occasion to share with family and friends. So get your hiking boots on and set off along the paths, without forgetting, of course, the tasty roasted chestnuts!  Lovely walks and… roasted chestnuts! Whether the Fête de…

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