Summer nights out in Touraine

Long summer evenings are transformed into dazzling and astonishing experiences in Touraine. From July to September, castles, streets and heritage sites come alive with nocturnal tours and sound and light shows to amaze young and old alike.

Scénoféerie de Semblançay - Photo credit: Roger Pichot
La Scénoféérie de Semblançay
Relive a historical fresco, from Gallo-Roman times to the French Revolution, in a breathtaking nocturnal show. Carried along by actors dressed in over 2,000 sumptuous costumes, impressive visual effects, a variety of music and the presence of horse-drawn carriages, enter into the magic of this unique event. A unique journey through centuries of French history.
Châteauneuf Square - Photo credit: Léonard De Serres
Tours of Tours by night
Accompanied by an experienced tour guide, the Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours invite you to immerse yourself in exceptional night-time theme tours. As dusk falls, the city's monuments and urban spaces take center stage for a stroll to discover the emblematic sites of Tours and its heritage.
Night visit of Tours
Led by a guide, the Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours are offering a themed tour by night.

Unveiled in November 2018, the lighting plan highlights and emphasises the monuments and urban spaces. Along the way and at nightfall, the soft and subtle lighting reveals the beauty of Tours' architecture. This tour takes you to the city's emblematic sites to learn about the history and specific features of Tours' heritage.
"7 vins, 7 lieux insolites" - Photo credit: Léonard De Serres
7 wines, 7 unusual places
Don't miss the "7 vins, 7 lieux insolites" events. From late June to October, over 30 original events await you in Touraine.
On the program: tastings with commentary by passionate oenologists, winemakers, winegrowers and producers, all in sites that are both emblematic and confidential. Don't miss this opportunity to experience exceptional moments of sharing and discovery in the company of local enthusiasts.
All dates here.
Le Clos Lucé - Photo credit: Léonard De Serres
But also... Magical evenings in the châteaux of the Loire Valley
All summer long, the châteaux of the Loire Valley will be offering a host of surprises and night-time events to help you (re)discover history in the moonlight.