Discover the Chateau du Lude decorated for Christmas

FROM THE 20th TO THE 23rd, FROM THE 26th TO THE 30th OF DECEMBER AND FROM THE 2nd TO THE 4th OF JANUARY

A candlelit visit

In the heart of winter, the soft light of Christmas gives a particular brightness. This year, during the visit of the Château du Lude, the ceiling lights and the spots are discreet to make room for the candles, chandeliers and other night lights.

In the living rooms, the Christmas decorations show the richness of the natural and local resources harmonizing with the dominant tones of each room.  A big part of them have been conceived by Anne Verlac, number two of French Florists 2024, helped by students of Nazareth high school.

In the Great Gallery, the Christmas Eve table is decorated with earthenware plates from Bourg Joly workshops, previously Malicorne earthenware. The table centerpiece uses the classical colors of Christmas : red, green and gold. In the blue sitting room, we find the welcoming mood of a fireplace at Christmas Eve, with the manger, highlighted by the blue and golden vegetable chandelier. The Great Stairs’ tuffeau stones are revealed by the white and silver decorations.

Animations for families

During the visit, several breaks are waiting for the visitors. In the hunting room, you can take a photo in Santa’s chair (accessories are provided). In the Library, kids can sit and make a Christmas drawing for Santa that will be sent to him with the mailbox he left in the castle. They can also color provided printed drawings.

In the Entrance Hall, the 21st and the 28th of December, a Christmas goûter for the foodies (hot chocolate, Christmas biscuits and other treats)

Floral art workshop

On the 20th and 27th of December, learn how to compose a vegetable table centerpiece for Christmas Eve and new year celebrations, going home with your creation. The workshops are animated by Anne Verlac and don’t need particular knowledge.

INFORMATIONS:

opening dates :

• from the 20th to the 23rd December
• from the 26th to the 30th December
• from the 2nd to the 5th January

Hours:

• Gardens & Shop: 2pm to 6pm
• House (self-guided tour with documents in each room) : 2pm to 6pm (last access 30 minutes before closing)

Prices :

• House & Gardens: adult 12€ / child (6-13 years old) 6€ / teens (14-18 years old) 8,50€
• Gardens only : adult 8€ / child 5€

Activities:

• Goûter: 2pm – 7.30pm, in addition, no reservation
• floral art workshop: duration 1h30. Booking  needed 48€ per person (includes : flowers, accessories, tools and entrance for the castle)
• On 21st December : 2pm and 4pm
• On 28th December: 2pm and 4pm

other information:

• House in self-guided tour.
• House and garden reachable for disabled persons (except upstairs rooms)
• On leached dogs allowed in the gardens.
• Strollers not allowed in the house.