Christmas holidays - December 20th to 31st
If you're wondering "what is there to do at the Château de Sully-sur-Loire during the Christmas holidays?"
You've come to the right place!
Discover what we have in store for you during the Christmas holidays: shows, activities, workshops... there's something for everyone.
Mark your calendars and don't forget to call 02 38 36 36 86 to book your Christmas activities.
Merry Christmas to all!
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A magical Christmas at the castle - afternoon tea and fire juggling show
Saturday, December 20th
From 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
On the eve of Christmas Eve, join us for a Christmas tea at the Château de Sully-sur-Loire. Fire jugglers will be performing a show that will illuminate our château as night falls. A unique and heartwarming experience awaits you at this magical and delicious event!
Practical Information:
Open to all ages
Presented by the Opale de Lune company
Reservations required for the tea: 02 38 36 36 86
Included with admission
Evening Schedule:
Tea from approximately 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm
Fire juggling show in the main courtyard (please dress warmly) from approximately 5:15 pm to 5:45 pm
End of the evening at 6:00 pm
We recommend arriving earlier in the day to fully enjoy the château. Self-guided tour duration: approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (estimated average visit time). Your standard admission ticket includes access to the castle, afternoon tea (subject to availability and reservation), and the fire show at the end of the day.
For more information, please call 02 38 36 36 86
Christmas Historical Tours
Sundays, December 21 and 28
at 3:00 PM
Embark on a 1.5-hour guided tour with a guide straight out of the castle's past. Stories both grand and intimate will be shared during this stroll through the castle's rooms.
Practical information:
No reservation required, limited places available.
The guide is in period costume.
Included with the guided tour admission ticket.
Paper Christmas wreath workshops
Tuesdays, December 23 and 30
at 2 p.m.
In the main hall, all the necessary materials await you to make your own paper Christmas wreaths. Led by a facilitator, you will be guided step by step through the process. A festive Christmas workshop to share with friends or family.
Practical information:
Self-service (with staff present)
Open to all
Included with admission
Workshop on the first floor of the keep (approximately 20 steps to climb to reach the main hall)
No prior reservation required.
Workshop reserved for families and individual visitors only.
Christmas show "Gaspard's Melody"
Friday, December 26th
at 3:30 pm
A Christmas show orchestrated by the company "Des Sans Lacets" to enchant you during this festive season! It's a tale, a Christmas tale, of course! Caroline Loyal-Marion plays a storyteller-musician who comes to tell us the story of Gaspard. Gaspard is a little boy who leaves home that morning with a very specific idea in mind: tonight is Christmas, and he wants to give his parents a very nice surprise... A lovely gift, a gift full of love, but also a very useful one! Gaspard sets off in search of a very special song... Because it's the "song to lull little sisters to sleep"...
Practical information:
By the company "Des Sans Lacets"
Ages 3 and up
Reservations required, limited seating. Reservations at 02 38 36 36 86
Included in the entrance ticket
Medieval gastronomy
Saturday, December 27
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
But what did people eat in the Middle Ages? The cuisine and table manners of the period will no longer hold any secrets for you. A delightful appetizer before the New Year's Eve feast. Join our costumed entertainers for continuous entertainment in the great lower hall of the keep. Interact with them for a truly immersive experience in the Middle Ages!
Practical Information:
By the "Hauts Cœurs" Company
Suitable for all ages
Included with admission (no extra charge)
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Fun and educational activities centered around gastronomy, featuring a banquet table, games, furniture, and more... all presented by actors in period costumes.
Christmas games booklet
December 20-31
A must-have for the Christmas holidays, the "Christmas Through the Ages" activity booklet will keep you on your toes: riddles and challenges await. Your mission: solve the entire booklet to win a reward.
Practical information:
Ages 7-12
Available at the ticket office
Included with admission ticket
This booklet is only available in French.
Christmas at the Château de Sully-sur-Loire - decorations
From November 29 to December 31
In addition to our other Christmas decorations, such as a banquet at Sully at Christmastime, come and discover the Duke of Sully's grand Christmas table in the Hall of Honor.
Practical information:
Open to all
Included with castle admission
A castle decoration to discover
More than practical informations ...
Some activities require reservations: contact us at +33 2 38 36 36 86 to reserve your place (Christmas tea, workshops, shows, etc.).
The castle's opening hours in December are: Tuesday to Friday from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm (last admission at 5 pm) and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm (last admission at 11:30 am and 5 pm). Closed on Mondays.
The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the site closes.
The gift shop is open to the public.
All activities and shows are in French only.
Prices:
From €8 full price
From €5 reduced price
Free for children under 6
Need more information? Contact us at 02 38 36 36 86
Don't forget our escape room at the castle: sessions will be open during the Christmas holidays. Feel free to contact us for more information and to book your time slot.
