Historical Shows Sound and Light Châteaux de la Loire

How can you visit the most extraordinary Renaissance château without witnessing the spectacle that would have enchanted the knight-king? In the former stables of the Maréchal de Saxe, you'll be plunged back into the time of François ^I, with the splendor of the court, the sumptuous costumes, the equestrian prowess of the riders who brilliantly alternate combat, acrobatics and stunts, all in the midst of the birds of prey that brush past the heads of the spectators.

Les Heures historiques de Sully is the perfect opportunity to relive history from Antiquity to the 1980s, with almost 1,300 costumed enthusiasts enthusiastically re-enacting these periods. The tumult of conversations, the song of cannons, the melody of old-time music: the picture is complete. A convivial atmosphere guaranteed! A multi-epoch market featuring over 100 exhibitors. Two festive evenings, one of which is devoted to the unmissable fireworks display.

Follow the footsteps of King René, who lived in these places. Castle Palace of the Dukes of Anjou in the th and th centuries, the Castle of Saumur is the latest example of the princely palaces erected by the Valois Dynasty. Residence of the city's governors, prison, and then deposit of arms and ammunition, it was bought by the City in 1906 to host the municipal museum, now Musée de France.

There are several collections in the old apartments of the Dukes of Anjou and in the abbey in a didactic value. Duration of the visit 45 mn at 1 h 30. During the day, animations and a magnificent Sound and light are offered (read the Discovery section).