Blois at Christmas

December in Blois is synonymous with the ‘Des Lyres d’Hiver’ festival. The whole city gets involved with the Christmas festivities, with illuminated parades and enchanting decorations making the eyes of visitors, young and old alike, sparkle with delight!

Laughter and enchantment with the ‘Des lyres d’hiver’ Festival

With a light show, an ice rink where you can sample the joys of skating and experience a unique show featuring dance and magic, toboggan runs, music, rides, a lantern parade and lots of other surprises, “Des Lyres d’Hiver” has all the ingredients for creating a wonderful atmosphere and having fun with the whole family in the run-up to Christmas Eve!

Our ideas for things to do during your stay in Blois

A trip to the Christmas village

Wander around the twenty or so little wooden chalets in the Place du Château. Here, you will find gourmet delights and handcrafted creations to place under the Christmas tree – they will be sure to impress. And, who knows? Perhaps the children will find a special letter box for Father Christmas where they can post their list of wishes!

“MAGIE-STRAL” Christmas at Château Royal de Blois

This Christmas, come and experience a magical, colourful world at the Château Royal de Blois. The Eness exhibition, produced by the renowned Australian art and technology company, features inflated, illuminated installations. They create a joyful world and lead you to the ‘Modern Guru’, an imaginary character who invites you to reflect on happiness.

Meet Father Christmas

This just has to be done! The festivities would not be the same without the long-awaited meeting with Father Christmas. This is a magical moment which your children will be looking forward to.

Ville de Vendôme

In the Loir valley, Vendôme is celebrating Christmas and the 10th anniversary of ‘Abbaye on ice’. Twinkling lights, decorated Christmas trees and entertainment for young and old alike are all on the agenda, as well as, of course, the not-to-be-missed Christmas market and all its delicious treats. For fans of ice-skating and magical shows, there is a huge ice rink on the Parvis Rochambeau! Everything is in place to prepare for the arrival of Christmas with much joy and laughter!

Blois throughout the year

Blois, a City of Art and History, has played a key role in the history of France. Take a stroll through its picturesque streets and lively centre to discover all its treasures. A slice of its rich heritage is around every corner. Cross the Jacques-Gabriel bridge to admire the city from the opposite bank and enjoy a great view of its architecture.

The Château Royal de Blois, which has been home to seven kings and ten queens of France, is a perfect blend of Gothic, Renaissance and classical styles. Wander through its rooms and uncover fascinating tales full of history. In fine weather, you can watch the incredible sound and light show from the courtyard illuminating the façades!

Abracadabra! The Maison de la Magie, located opposite the château, invites you into a world of illusion and conjuring. On a completely different note, the Fondation du Doute is dedicated to contemporary art. Here, you can explore the limits of thought and question reality through a series of amazing exhibitions.

And last but not least, there is the Escalier Denis Papin. With its 120 steps, it links the upper and lower parts of the city and is often transformed with temporary decorations to create a life-size piece of art!