Noël au Pays des Châteaux: Alice au Pays des Merveilles
Visitors discover the Logis royal dressed in holiday decor, winter atmospheres, and immersive scenographic installations inspired by the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast. During school holidays, families can gather for readings of the fairytale. The monument also hosts festive entertainment and a special evening opening.
What to Expect
Beauty and the Beast fairytale scenography inside the Logis royal.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Cité royale de Loches
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Enchanted and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 10h00-17h00 daily, except 25/12 and 01/01; until 20h00 on Tuesday 29 December 2026.
Tips & Advice
- Book the Beauty and the Beast readings ahead, since family workshops, readings and activities need a reservation and places are limited.
- Save Tuesday, December 29 for an evening visit, when the Logis royal stays open late to show off its decorations and festivities.
- Arrive well before closing, because the last tickets are sold half an hour before the monument closes for the day.
- Cycle to the Cité royale if you can, because visitors arriving by bike get the reduced Billet Vert ticket.
- Make sure an adult comes along with any teenagers, since minors are refused entry to the site unless an adult is with them.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: an immersive Beauty and the Beast setting in the Logis royal.
- Late opening on Tuesday, December 29, to see the decorations and festivities in the evening.
- Readings of Beauty and the Beast during the Christmas school holidays (booking required, extra fee).
- Reduced Billet Vert ticket for visitors arriving by bike.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this year's theme?
This edition of Noël au Pays des Châteaux brings Beauty and the Beast to the Logis royal of the Cité royale de Loches.
What will we see inside?
Decorated rooms, winter settings and stage-set installations take you through the stages of the tale as you walk through the Logis royal.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it's aimed at families, children and adults. Children under 7 get in free. Minors aren't admitted unless an adult is with them.
Are there story readings for kids?
Yes. Readings of Beauty and the Beast take place during the Christmas school holidays. Family workshops, readings and activities have their own fee and must be booked, and places are limited.
Is there an evening opening?
Yes. On Tuesday, December 29, the Logis royal stays open late so you can see the decorations and festivities in the evening.
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