The Château de Beaugency, The Château de Lumières
Nestled in the heart of the medieval town of Beaugency—one of France’s “Most Beautiful Detours”—the Château de Beaugency is a hidden gem with a fascinating past. This 11th-century Loire Valley castle once belonged to the lords of Beaugency, the French crown, and later the Dukes of Orléans.
Unlike any other château in the Loire Valley, Beaugency offers a truly unique experience: a magical encounter between history and light. Step into a world where digital art meets centuries-old heritage in an immersive and playful setting. More than just a historic site, it’s a sensory adventure where you can explore, interact, and be amazed. Discover a captivating journey that’s fun for all ages—and unforgettable!
5 good reasons to visit the château de Beaugency
- A cultural place dedicated to Digital Art.
- The dialogue between ancient and contemporary.
- An emblematic monument of the medieval city of Beaugency.
- Its multiple points of view on the Loire and the old town.
- Its medieval garden is a reconstruction of the garden of 1524.
A surprising place
The castle of lights
The Château de Lumières project transforms traditional castle visits into a fully immersive, sensory experience through spectacular large-scale projections. Blending digital art, light, and storytelling, it sparks the imagination and offers a fresh perspective on cultural heritage. This poetic and innovative installation invites visitors to rediscover castles in a whole new way—bringing history to life in a vivid and captivating manner.
Whether you’re young or simply young at heart, the digital art exhibition pushes the boundaries of visual perception and invites you to see heritage differently. It’s an unexpected and immersive journey—one you won’t want to miss!
Photo credit © Bartosch Salmanski © Antoine Vitek – Terres du Val de Loire © Jérémie Bellot © Whoisreno
The Château de Beaugency, an example of seigneurial lodging
Superb example of seigneurial lodging, the castle is successively owned by the lords of Beaugency, the crown of France then the dukes of Orleans in the fourteenthcentury who will remain owners until the French Revolution.
Louis XI, François I or Joan of Arc stayed there. The castle was mainly the home of Jean de Dunois known as the «Bâtard d’Orléans» and companion of Joan of Arc.
The medieval garden
Located on the terrace, the medieval garden is set on the old ditches of the medieval castle. It is a reconstruction of the garden of 1524 ordered by Jean de Longueville.
On the ground floor with the main building, it is a true haven of peace. Between the French roses, the vines and the trellis, it is the ideal place to relax and observe the north-eastern facade of the castle.
Photo credit © Bartosch Salmanski © Château de Beaugency © Whoisreno
Informations
Opening hours of the Château de Beaugency:
- Daily except Monday, 2pm to 7pm (ticket office closes at 6pm).
- Open only at weekends and on public holidays, 2pm to 7pm (ticket office closes at 6pm).
- Daily except Monday, 2pm to 7pm (ticket office closes at 6pm).
- July 19 to August 23: Saturday nights from 9pm to midnight.
- Daily except Monday, 2pm to 7pm (Ticket office closes at 6pm).
- 2pm-7pm (ticket office closes at 6pm).