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Christmas
AT THE CHÂTEAUX
AND THE ZOO
www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Contents
Val de Loire – Loir-et-Cher 3
A magical destination for your Christmas and New Year trips!
Château Royal de Blois 5
Christmas sparkle!
Château de Chambord 7
An outstanding château, stunningly decorated for Christmas!
Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire 9
Winter at its best
Château de Cheverny 11
A larger than life Christmas at Cheverny
Beauval Zoo and Hotels 13
Christmas Lights at Beauval!
Seasonal Events 15
Festival of Heavenly Lights at the Château of Selles-sur-Cher 15
Christmas Events in local towns : Blois, Vendôme 16
Tours & Shopping: perfect additions to your ininerary 17
Useful information 18
An invitation to discover the Chrstmas offer at the castles and zoo 19
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
Come and experience all the magic of Christmas immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at
at the heart of the Loire Valley, at the châteaux Beauval Zoo. You’ll see some amazing species
of Blois, Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire and that have made their mark on the zoo’s history.
Cheverny, and of course Beauval Zoo.
Aglow with warm sparkling lights and Christmas
With these five top attractions all within easy cheer, the châteaux and Beauval Zoo are even
reach, there’s such a variety of things to see and more enchanting than ever.
do. Take a trip through the history of France and
especially the sumptuous Renaissance period at
the Loire Valley’s most beautiful châteaux, then www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
UNESCO World Heritage perimeter
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THE CASTLES AND THE ZOO Vendôme
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Beauval Zoo Saint-Aignan
Saumur and Hotels
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
Christmas AT THE CHÂTEAUX
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
AND THE ZOO
A magical destination for your Christmas and New Year trips!
Our greatest châteaux and Beauval Zoo will be At Christmas, Beauval is bathed in lights. Escape
beautifully decorated for the season, ready to to the zoo to explore all the fabulous seasonal
welcome you this Christmas and New Year. decorations and sparkling lights.
And of course, that’s not all. The region offers a
plethora of other places to visit including
smaller châteaux, towns and villages, chocolate
factories and more. They all have some very
special events in store for you this Yuletide!
Photographic credits: Mir Photo, C.A. De Vibraye, D. NGuyen, Éric Sander.
There’s so much festive cheer at Blois,
Chambord, Cheverny and Chaumont-sur-Loire:
dazzling decorations, twinkling Christmas trees,
enchanting activities, tales by the fireside, craft
workshops and Santa Claus of course!
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
Château Royal de Blois CHRISTMAS SPARKLE!
DID YOU KNOW?
Amazing illuminations
As night falls, enjoy a brand new,
magical experience: the château’s
courtyard will be lit up and the
Francis I façade will be decked in lights
to delight young and old alike.
The Château Royal de Blois, the
favourite residence of the Kings of
France, will be dressed up to the
nines this Christmas ready to offer
an original, dazzling and sparkling
programme.
The monument will be bathed in a thousand colours, reminding us of
the royal blue, ruby red and emerald green of the royal apartments.
A profusion of colourful trees and glittering lights will transport you
into the magic of Christmas.
www.chateaudeblois.fr
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
Château royal de Blois
GROUP DAY VISIT SUGGESTIONS
Itinerary ideas Optional extras
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
BOOKINGS
o Non-guided visit of the château in all its Must be booked in advance:
contact@chateaudeblois.fr
Christmas finery MEALS AND TASTING +33 (0)2 54 90 33 32
o The lighting up of the Francis I façade at o Christmas afternoon tea Sales department:
nightfall o Wine tasting Aurélie Foucault
o Shopping - pick up some last-minute gifts at o Lunch at the château aurelie.foucault@blois.fr
the château boutique: perfumes, wines, Rates on request: +33(0)2 54 90 33 32 www.chateaudeblois.fr
chocolates, beers and herbal teas from local VISITS
brand B. Blois, created specially for you. o Experience “la vie de château”!* Adults and
o The magic of Christmas continues in Blois children alike will enjoy this peek into life at the USEFUL
town: with a skating rink, shows, activities, château, with a guide who will tell you
excursions, workshops, decorations and fairy
INFORMATION
everything you ever wanted to know about the
lights, Blois bustles with Yuletide cheer Open all year
kings and queens who resided here (in French
throughout December! “Christmas at the Photographic credits: Y. Boukef, Château Royal de Blois – D. Lépissier , Château Royal de Blois – N. Wietrich, Château royal de Blois - R. Parard.
only). Family visit. Guided tour group rates.
You can find the Lyres d’Hiver festival Château”:
o NEW - Nocturnal whisperings
programme at www.blois.fr o 1 December 2020 to 3
As the château closes, dive into darkness. This
January 2021, every day
mystery visit will take you into the deepest
2020-2021 Group rates corners of the château by torchlight.
except 25/12 and 01/01
Non-guided visit for groups of a minimum of 20 o 01/12 to 03/01:
25 people maximum - 2 hours - €600 per group
paying visitors: €8.50 per adult €4 per child 10am to 5pm weekdays
Standard ticket price: €12 per adult €6.50 per child
ANIMATION 10am to 6pm during
o Guided visit Set fee: + €90 per group (max. 25 o Giant escape game* NEW school holidays
people) in addition to the admission fee You will have just under an hour to solve
enigmas, challenges, experiments, brain-teasers
Further information and pranks as you replicate Queen Marie de’
Group services are available on reservation, subject Medici’s extraordinary escape from the château.
to availability For groups of 8 to 15 people maximum (several
groups can play at the same time)
*Tours in French only Duration: 1 hour - €300/game
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
Château de Chambord
AN OUTSTANDING CHÂTEAU, STUNNINGLY DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS!
Chambord will be sumptuously decked DID YOU KNOW?
out for Christmas for the eighth year
running, with majestic Christmas trees o A new décor
and a whole host of other decorations. As Jacques Garcia has designed
visitors make their way around, the sumptuous mobile décors and textiles
château will sparkle with Yuletide magic, to recreate the period when the king
from the ground floor right up to the and his court moved constantly
second floor, including the entrance
from château to château (Francis I’s
porch, the famous double helix staircase
apartment, the Molière theatre…).
and the chapel.
The outdoor paths will also be set with a Visitors feel like royal guests.
hundred magnificent Christmas trees,
twinkling with lights as dusk falls. o The French-style gardens and
château façades are illuminated
Events in the château:
From 1 December: beautiful decorations inside the château, together
for Christmas
with traditional wooden games (including a Louis XIV pool table and
trou-madame, a type of bagatelle) and board games.
On 12 and 13 December and from 19 December to 3 January, there will
be characters in period costume, Renaissance music and dancing,
introductions to dancing and poetry, storytellers, nature-themed
events, creative workshops, a chance to meet Santa Claus, horn
concerts and numerous other surprises.
www.chambord.org
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
Château de Chambord
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
GROUP DAY VISIT SUGGESTIONS BOOKINGS
+33 (0)2 54 50 50 40
Itinerary ideas Day visit:
reservations@chambord.org
€52 per adult €26 per child under 13
o Non-guided visit of the château and Tourism development department:
gardens (1 hr 30) Optional extras + 33 (0)2 54 50 40 10
o Buffet lunch at the château or nearby devtour@chambord.org
o Guided tour of the château (1 hr 30):
o Free time to enjoy the decorations and www.chambord.org
€140 per guide
events
o Château tour with HistoPad:
o Gourmet Christmas afternoon tea USEFUL
€5 per person
o Shopping in the boutique (the largest INFORMATION
o Wine tasting at the château
of the Loire château boutiques) where
(45 mins): €12 per person (2020 rate) Open all year
you will find the latest gift ideas
o Explore the outskirts in an electric “Christmas at the Château”:
including “Chambord” items. Crafted
buggy (45 mins.): o 1 December 2020 to 3 January 2021,
by artisans from natural resources
€25/Buggy - seats 4. 9am to 5pm
found on the estate, these are 100%
French o Last admission 30 minutes before
Further information closing
o As the château closes, you are free to
o Subject to availability, booking o The château is closed
enjoy the lighting up of its façades
required on 25 December and 1 January
Photographic credits: Léonard de Serres, Alexandre Leboutet, Remi Angeli.
Group rates o Services also available individually o *The château closes at 4pm
o Buffet menu includes one starter, one on 24 and 31 December
Minimum 20 people. main course, one cheese course, one
Set rate for 2020/2021 - to include all dessert, wine (250ml) and one coffee
the services listed in the “itinerary ideas” per person
The programme may be altered depending on changes to health regulations.
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
Château de
Chaumont-sur-Loire WINTER AT ITS BEST
DID YOU KNOW?
Each year the Centre for Arts and
Nature invites internationally renowned
artists and photographers to come and
create unprecedented and original works
on the theme of nature. Scattered across
the 32 hectares of the site, the works of art
– the fruit of a genuine meeting between
the minds of the artists and the spirit of
the Domain – offer visitors an introductory
tour rich in discoveries, surprises and
Christmas decorations
The château is festive and welcoming
emotions.
at Christmas. Many of the rooms,
including the grand staircase, the
Grand Salon, library and dining room,
sparkle with lights and seasonal
decorations.
Every afternoon during the Christmas
holidays, the estate staff invite children
to join them for a craft workshop and
make a beautiful mobile, or listen to
captivating Christmas tales.
The castle is heated throughout the winter period.
www.domaine-chaumont.fr
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
Château de
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
Chaumont-sur-Loire
GROUP DAY VISIT SUGGESTIONS BOOKINGS
Sales Department
Itinerary ideas o Lunch supplement:
Sandrine Goudeau and Emily Leclerc
€40 per person (2020-2021)
o Guided tour of the château and Standard ticket price (non-guided visit): +33 (0)2 54 20 99 20
stables €14 per person (2020-2021) commercial@domaine-chaumont.fr
o Discovery of the Arts and Nature www.domaine-chaumont.fr
Centre
o Lunch from Le Grand Velum culinary
Optional extras
Multimedia self-guided tour of the USEFUL
and gastronomic creation workshop: INFORMATION
château:
enjoy Le Grand Velum’s menu in a
o “Discovery visit” (45 minutes) Open all year
private lounge
or “Christmas at the Château”:
Group rates o “Devotees’ visit” (1 hr 15 mins) o November 2020 to January 2021
Supplement: €4 per person (2020-2021) o 10am to 5.30pm
(minimum of 20 people) o The château is closed on 25
Season “November 2020 to March 2021”: Further information December and 1 January
o Admission (non-guided visit of the o Group services are available on
château): reservation
From €11.20 per adult (2020-2021) o Lunch includes one starter, one main
o Guided tour supplement course, one dessert, wine pairings
(1 hr 15 mins): and one coffee per person
€105 per group (2020-2021)
Photographic credits: DR, Eric Sander.
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Château de Cheverny A LARGER THAN LIFE CHRISTMAS AT CHEVERNY
DID YOU KNOW?
“The Dragons of Cheverny”, a most
unusual universe at the château!
Journey back into the past and the family
history of the owners of the estate with
this new exhibition. What do we know
about these Dragons? They were a kind of
cavalrymen who fought both on horseback,
with strength and speed, but also on foot,
using their firearms! Hence the analogy
with the mythical creature who was fleet
of foot and breathed fire.
Adults and children alike will be enchanted by the Christmas
decorations at the Château de Cheverny. The château takes on a
delectable festive atmosphere with so much to see and discover.
Don’t miss the mouth-watering table laden with seasonal
specialities in the main dining room.
Special programme
Outside the château, explore the amazing walkway of giant treats…
On Sunday, December 13, Father Christmas will arrive in
spectacular style. He and Mother Christmas will fly in by helicopter
at 4 pm, followed by a Father Christmas session in the Orangerie.
www.chateau-cheverny.fr
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Château de Cheverny
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
GROUP HALF-DAY VISIT SUGGESTIONS BOOKINGS
Groups department
Itinerary ideas Optional extras Raphaëlle Allouin
o 10.15am: as soon as you arrive at the château, o Guided tours of the château available on +33 (0)2 54 79 79 01
the giant advent calendar, enormous Christmas reservation: + €2 per adult.*, except school domainedecheverny@
tree and colossal advent wreath will transport holidays chateau-cheverny.com
you to a winter wonderland. Take photos in o 12pm: lunch is available in the Orangerie Room www.chateau-cheverny.com
Santa’s sleigh. café. Set menus for groups, €25 to €35 per
o Non-guided visit of the château in all its person* (30 people maximum) USEFUL
Christmas finery (including the “The Dragons of o 2pm: non-guided visit of the “Secrets of INFORMATION
Cheverny” exhibition) Moulinsart” exhibition. Open all year
o 11.30am: hunting dog feeding (except Tuesdays, Step into the world of Tintin and Captain “Christmas at the
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Watch Haddock. Adult groups: €4 per person* Château”:
the château’s hounds being fed. School groups: €3 per child* 1 December 2020 to
Photographic credits: M. Martin, D. Nguyen, Reproduction watercolour Vibraye HD Louis Defer Photographe.
o 11.45am: the visit continues with a walk around This itinerary can be organised as an afternoon 3 January 2021
the two Christmas gardens. A spellbinding stroll visit: arrive at 11.30am to watch the hounds being Open every day, including
among the snow-covered Christmas trees. fed, have lunch at 12.30pm, visit the château and 25 December and 1 January.
gardens at 2pm and then enjoy a non-guided visit Ticket office open all day,
Group rates to the Secrets of Moulinsart exhibition. Or arrive 10am to 5pm
(minimum of 20 people) after lunch and finish the afternoon with a snack: (The château closes 30
coffee or Cheverny hot chocolate, orange juice and minutes after the ticket
Adults (non-guided visit):
cakes, €12 per person (2020) office.)
€7.50 per adult (2020/2021)
(*2020/2021 group rates) The château is heated in
Children 7-14 years (guided or non-guided visit):
€4.50 per child (2020/2021) winter.
Standard individual rate - château and gardens (non-guided
Further information
visit): €12.50 per adult (2020) – €13.50 per adult (2021) Group services are available by reservation
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Beauval Zoo and Hotels CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT BEAUVAL!
DID YOU KNOW?
Two hotels are just a stone’s throw from the zoo.
Stay in an exceptional setting that will transport you
from China to Africa. The hotels Hauts de Beauval
and Pagodes de Beauval (open all year round) offer
a total of 250 rooms.
Pure escapism!
New in 2020: the equatorial dome
The only one in the world: a gigantic structure offering
you a tour of the equator. This voyage of discovery
includes nearly 200 incredible species such as
Komodo dragons and ferocious Harpy eagles.
From 14 November 2020 to 10 January 2021, Beauval Zoo
will sparkle with magical Christmas lights. Follow the
Make the most of Beauval Zoo during your stay!
numerous light trails along the paths to the tropical dome,
under strings and curtains of lights, to discover the 800 The ZooPass Hotels gives you unlimited access to
fabulous different species that have made their homes at Beauval Zoo throughout your stay, for the same
Beauval. price as a one-day ticket! Don’t forget to request
it when you book your room at a Beauval hotel.
And to ensure that the magical atmosphere covers the
whole of Destination Beauval, both the restaurants inside
the zoo and the dome, and the Beauval hotels, will also
glitter with decorations and thousands of Christmas lights.
www.zoobeauval.com
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Beauval Zoo and Hotels
OUR SUGGESTIONS FOR A 2 DAY/1 NIGHT GROUP STAY BOOKINGS
Sales department/hotel
Itinerary ideas Group package rates group reservations
Beauval Zoo and Hotels offer a half-board o From €85 per adult for 2 days/1 night half +33 (0)2 54 750 300
two-day/one-night package (including drinks board, based on two sharing a double room
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
groupes@leshotelsdebeauval.com
packages and tourist tax) so you can spend two The package includes a stay pass (ZooPass Hotels), www.leshotelsbeauval.com
unforgettable days discovering 35,000 animals in dinner, including drinks (unlimited still and sparkling
water, 250ml of wine, and one hot drink from a selection www.zoobeauval.com
the fourth most beautiful zoo in the world. Your per person), buffet breakfast, overnight accommodation
visit is guaranteed to be a unique experience! and tourist tax. USEFUL
As well as the Christmas lights, the holiday Price according to availability based on the INFORMATION
season also brings Yuletide tales to the 2020/2021 year – From 20 paying visitors Open all year
Pagodes de Beauval hotel, with a special (adults and children). “Christmas at the Zoo”:
venue where children can enjoy the stories of • Up to 3 children or teenagers aged under 15 stay 14 November 2020
a professional storyteller during the school free when sharing their parents’ bedroom. to 10 January 2021
holidays. • Accommodation surcharge from the third adult in Open every day,
a room: €10 (in the hotel Hauts de Beauval), €20 including 25/12 and 01/01.
Optional extras (in the hotel Pagodes de Beauval)
o Delve deeper into the world of Beauval by o Educational activities:
adding an educational activity (guided tour, • Guided tour, €6 per person
workshop, leisure tour, etc. subject to • Educational workshop (youth groups), Further information
availability). Spend two hours getting to know set fee of €75 - for a group of 35 children o Offers subject to conditions.
the animals and seeing everything that a maximum. Booking required for all
modern zoo has to offer o Beauval Zoo catering: services, subject to availability.
o Enjoy lunch at the zoo either in the form of • Meal tickets (Restozoo), from €15 per person o Coach drivers receive all
meal tickets (Restozoo), or with a buffet lunch • Buffet lunch formula, €12 (children aged 3 to 10) services pre-booked by the
formula and €22 (adults and children 11 and over) group free of charge.
o Extend your visit with a Christmas afternoon • Christmas afternoon snack at the zoo:
snack either in the magical atmosphere of the €8 per person.
zoo or at your hotel. • Christmas afternoon snack at your hotel:
Photographic credits: ©ZooParc de Beauval.
For booking requests, please contact the sales €14 (adults and children 11 and over)
department/hotel group reservations on and €9 (children aged 3 to 10)
+33 (0)2 54 750 300 or by emailing • On request: a visit from Santa Claus, a magician
groupes@leshotelsdebeauval.com or a DJ (karaoke, music quiz and evening disco).
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Event FESTIVAL OF HEAVENLY LIGHTS
AT THE CHÂTEAU OF SELLES-SUR-CHER
The Festival of Heavenly Lights at the Château of
Selles-sur-Cher is full of surprises. Discover China’s
fantastical world and its lantern extravaganza!
Against the amazing, historical backdrop of the Château
of Selles-sur-Cher, come and admire 39 giant lantern
sculptures, rising up to 12 metres high and stretching
35 metres wide. They are grouped in five themes over
the 12.5 acres and lit by more than 100,000 led bulbs.
Journey through the magical universe of China. Visit the
world of unusual animals. Witness incredible shows
that are real treasures of Chinese culture.
Enjoy the enchantment of Christmas and, of course, the
chance to join in festivities marking the Chinese New
Year!
Château de Selles-sur-Cher
41130 Selles-sur-Cher
+33 (0)2 54 97 76 50
contact@chateau-selles-sur-cher.com
https://www.chateau-selles-sur-cher.com/festival-
des-lumieres-celestes-chateau-selles-sur-cher/
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Christmas Events in local towns
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
BLOIS, VENDÔME
Abbaye On Ice: immerse yourself in the magic of
Christmas in Vendôme!
A rich programme of events and activities runs right
across the city, including an ice rink, performances, a
Christmas market, concerts, carriage rides, the Nuit
Givrée ice show and a lantern release.
www.vendome-tourisme.fr or www.vendome.eu
The magic of Christmas comes to Blois with the
Lyres d’Hiver winter festival!
Blois is filled with the Christmas spirit in December,
with a skating rink, sledge run, Christmas market,
cinema, magic and music, not to mention events,
Crédits photos : Mir-Photo-ADT41, Des Lyres-d’Hiver, tbourgoin.
decorations and Christmas lights.
The town is host to around a hundred events.
www.blois.fr
To find out everything you need to know about what’s on at Christmas in our towns and villages (markets, ice rinks and
illuminations etc.)
www.val-de-loire-41.com/les-evenements/noel-aux-chateaux-et-au-zoo
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Seasonal Tours & Shopping
PERFECT ADDITIONS TO YOUR ITINERARY
Family-size madeleines and Make your festive meals
biscuits from St Michel sparkle with Loire Valley
Atelier St Michel is located in wines
Contres, just a few kilometres A visit to the Monmousseau
from Cheverny. Visit the cellars in Montrichard is an
workshop to see how the excellent way to get to know
products are made - everyone the wines of our terroir. Loir-
will recognise the famous madeleines of course, but there et-Cher in the Loire Valley is home to no less than nine
are 1,001 other treats to delight your family and friends. wine AOCs, and you will find some of the finest at the
www.atelierstmichel.fr Monmousseau cellars.
www.monmousseau.com
Great gift ideas 100%
“Made in Loir-et-Cher” La Grange aux Savoir-faire
Why not choose some Here’s a great gift idea:
original, locally produced cookery workshops based
presents for friends and around Loire Valley produce.
family this year? Discover the real flavours of
The Maison des Parapluies in local ingredients and learn
Blois is packed with hand-made umbrellas in a range of recipes to bring out the best
bright and colourful styles. Just the thing to liven up a in them. La Grange aux Savoir-faire in Vallières-les-
rainy day! Grandes will guide you step-by-step as you learn recipes
www.lamaisondesparapluies.com to wow family and friends this festive season.
www.lagrangeauxsavoirfaire.fr
Collectors’ traditional and
herbal teas from Maison Christmas without chocolate
Émile Auté. Unique organic is like Chambord without
teas from Émile Auté, made in Francis I - unthinkable! Head
Loir-et-Cher in Azé (near for the Max Vauché chocolate
Vendôme), make great gifts. workshop at Bracieux, just a
These teas will add a touch of few minutes from the
elegance to your festive entertaining. Options range from Château of Chambord. You
“Thés des Châteaux” to herbal teas for the whole family, can tour the workshop or simply draw up a chair in the
such as “Neus & les Enfants Sauvages”. Choco’Bar and sample the delicious products. You’re sure
www.emileaute.com to find plenty of treats to pop under the Christmas tree for
chocoholics of all ages!
www.maxvauche-chocolatier.com
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Useful information
How to get here
o Nantes Atlantique airport >
Blois: 290km
To Blois, via the
For information only, non-binding. The rates, dates and programmes provided by tourist sites may be subject to changes. The ADT may not be held liable in the event of a complaint (regarding the cessation of a business, details or prices etc.)
+ Shuttle from the airport or a
motorway: train from Paris or Nantes
o Paris: 185km - 2 hrs 10 mins
Photographic credits: Maison Emile Auté-©Florence Fouché, Atelier Saint-Michel, La Maison du Parapluie, Cyril-Chigot-Conseil-Departemental 41, Max Vauché, La Grange aux Savoir Faire, Cecile-Marino-ADT41, Drone Contrast.
o Nantes: 285km - 3 hrs
o Rennes: 300km - Vendôme, by TGV:
2 hrs 50 mins
o From Paris-Montparnasse:
o Dijon: 370km - 3 hrs 25 mins
45 mins
o Lille: 400km - 4 hrs 15 mins
o Bordeaux: 410km - 4hrs Blois, by train
o Lyon: 440km - 4 hrs 25 mins (TER or Intercités):
o from Paris-Austerlitz:
1 hr 25 mins
o Paris-Orly airport > Blois: o from Nantes: 2 hrs 20 mins
175km o from Lyon: 4 hrs
o Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle o from Bordeaux:
airport > Blois: 209km 2 hrs 35 mins
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
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For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)THE CHÂTEAUX OF BLOIS, CHAMBORD, CHEVERNY AND
CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE AND BEAUVAL ZOO
Invitation FOR TWO PEOPLE
At Christmas and New Year the châteaux of Blois, Chambord, Cheverny,
Chaumont-sur-Loire and Beauval Zoo are stunningly decorated to look their best.
With seasonal decorations, twinkling Christmas trees, festive visitors and Yuletide tales, there’s
something for everyone.
So join us to experience the magic of Christmas in the Loire Valley between 1 December
2020 and 3 January 2021.
Sophie Duperron
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)
www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Registration form SPECIAL INVITATION FOR TOURIST INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
CHRISTMAS AT THE CHÂTEAUX AND THE ZOO – 1 DECEMBER 2020 TO 3 JANUARY 2021*
Please return as soon as possible to sophie.duperron@adt41.com
Mr/Ms:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agency: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Role: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Planned visit date(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Sites are open every day from 01/12/20 to 03/01/21, except 25/12 and 01/01 for the châteaux of Blois, Chambord and Chaumont-sur-Loire
Alone or with a guest
Would like to visit one or more sites:
Photographic credits: Léonard de Serres, D. NGuyen, R. Pradeau, ZooParc de Beauval, Domaine régional de Chaumont-sur-Loire, Château royal de Blois
Christmas sparkle at the Château de Chambord: an Château de Chaumont-sur- Château de Cheverny: a Beauval Zoo: with its
Château Royal de Blois outstanding château, Loire: winter at its best larger-than-life Christmas stunning Christmas lights
stunningly decorated for
Christmas!
Invitations may be altered or postponed depending on changes to health regulations.
Please post invitations to:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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If you would like to spend two days exploring the sites and stay overnight during your visit to Loire Valley –
Loir-et-Cher, please let us know so that we can send you special accommodation offers:
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Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT) - Pôle Tourisme Val de Loire 41 – 2-4 rue du Limousin - 41000 Blois - France - Tel: +33 (0)2 54 57 00 52 – sophie.duperron@adt41.com
For full details of our Christmas offers in Loir-et-Cher, please see www.noelauxchateauxvaldeloire.com
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher Tourism Development Agency (ADT)Design > www.enola-creation.fr – Photographic credits: ©Léonard de Serres; Château Royal de Blois; ZooParc de Beauval; Domaine Régional de Chaumont-sur-Loire; M. Martin; Eric Sander
Val de Loire - Loir-et-Cher
Tourism Development Agency
Tel: +33 (0)2 54 57 00 41 - infos@adt41.com
2/4 rue du Limousin
41000 BLOIS
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