Castle and medieval city
An exceptional place where art, science and heritage meet
The origins of the château date back to the 11th century. Built on the initiative of the lords of Beaugency to control access to the bridge over the Loire, the château survived the centuries without major upheaval or turmoil. Modernized into a Renaissance château by Jean Dunois and then Jean d’Orléans-Longueville, the building was later chosen to house a beggars’ asylum before opening its doors to the curious gaze of visitors. Today, transformed into Castle of Lights, the château is adorned with thousands of pixels. Bathed in lights, reverberating with electronic music, (re)animated to the rhythm of the projectors, Castle of Lights will delight young and old alike.
Castle of lights
Night-time shows throughout the year
The soaring curtain walls hide the façades of the château from prying eyes. From the square, flanked by the abbey church to the south and the Caesar Tower to the west, it is hard to gauge the volumes of this imposing dwelling and the remarkable architecture of the courtyard. And yet, once past the stout entrance door, time seems suspended. The visitor changes centuries just by passing through the porch. Discover the hexagonal tower (almost impossible to perceive from the square), stroll through the arcades in the north wing, observe the details of the casements, seek shade under the two-hundred-year-old vine, and… come evening, be amazed by the illuminations that transform the Renaissance château into a vessel of light.
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Enjoy unique experiences during your visit to Beaugency
At the Château de Beaugency, we want all our visitors to have a complete experience. We offer specific services for families, cyclists, and persons of reduced mobility. The site comprises a café with a terrace giving a peerless view over the courtyard and château, a souvenir shop for you to take a little part of your visit home, and lockers to keep your belongings secure during your visit. Discover or rediscover the Château de Beaugency from a dreamlike and poetic perspective through night-time illuminations and artworks.
Discover the château
The Hanging Garden
Chapel stained glass
The attic
The garden trellis
The spiral staircase
The Chapel's stained glass windows
Vue aérienne du Château
Practical information
Preparing your visit
Castle of Lights
SPRING 2025
- April 5 to May 4: daily except Monday, 2pm to 7pm. (Ticket office closes at 6pm)
- Open for Easter weekend from Saturday to Monday – closes Friday April 18 and Tuesday April 22.
- May 1 to July 6: open weekends and public holidays only, 2pm to 7pm. (Ticket office closes at 6pm)
SUMMER 2025
- July 8 to August 29: daily except Monday, 2pm to 7pm. (Ticket office closes at 6pm)
- First night on June 7, then every Friday and Saturday from July 11 to August 23, from 9pm to midnight.
Calendar
AUTUMN 2025
- October 18 to November 2: daily except Monday, 2pm to 7pm. (Ticket office closes at 6pm)
WINTER 2025
- Christmas: December 20, 21 and 22, 2pm to 7pm.
Upcoming events
- Spring Festival > May 30, 2025
- Les Lumières de Loire> During the summer season
- Nuit des châteaux > October 18, 2025
Address & contact
- 2 Place Dunois,
45190 Beaugency - 02 34 59 74 73
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