2026 Programming
Season 2026
New for 2026
"The Exhibition That Must Not Be Named" in LEGO® bricks
From April 4th to August 30th
Every day – included in the admission ticket
LEGO® brick exhibition centered on the adventures of a young wizard, a hero of children's literature! ⚡️
L'Islette under the stars
The Wednesdays July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12, 19
Open until 11pm - Usual rate
Seven exceptional evenings for picnicking in the park and exploring the castle after dark, lit by hundreds of candles. Concert in the evening (starting between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.).
Jazzy picnic evening
All the Thursdays July & August
Open until 10 p.m. – Regular price
Enjoy a late summer afternoon with an aperitif and picnic accompanied by a jazz concert, with family or friends, in the castle park. Concert at 7:30 pm.
L'Islette in celebration
The Fridays July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21
Open until 11pm - Usual rate
Six evenings in a relaxed, festive, and lively atmosphere with live music and a dance floor! Five dates will feature covers of well-known French and Anglo-Saxon songs, and one will be dedicated to swing music! Concerts start between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Enjoy local bread and drinks (beer and local wines).
Musical picnic evening
The Saturdays July 18, 25 & August 1, 8, 15
Open until 10 p.m. – Regular price
Picnic evenings with live bands playing popular songs! On the program: Pop, Soul, Funk, or French chanson. Concert at 7:30 pm.
New for 2026
Concert with an 80-piece orchestra
Tuesday, August 4th
At 6 p.m., a musical work recounting the history of the boatmen on the Loire. Regular price
New for 2026
Garden and Craft Festival - 1st edition
Weekend of September 12 & 13
Exhibition and sale in the castle park of plants and creations and productions of local artisans, artists and creators.
Special price – €6
Past events
Model train exhibition
The weekend of April 18, 19 and 20
Every day – included in the admission ticket
Three days of exceptional railway exhibitions centered around the Paris-Orléans line and model railroading.
Plant Festival - 2nd edition
Weekend of May 9 & 10
Forty nursery owners, horticulturists, craftspeople, and garden enthusiasts will be present in the castle grounds from 10:30 am to 6 pm. A musical interlude will take place during lunchtime: a concert at 12:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Food trucks will be on site.
Special price – €6
New for 2026
Exhibition paying tribute to Camille Claudel by four female sculptors from Tours
From April 4th to May 31st
Every day – included in the admission ticket
Exhibition featuring around 16 works installed in the heart of the castle.
Canceled - L'Islette on Venetian time
Upcoming rescheduled dates – Weekend of June 20 & 21
Usual rate
Seventy costumed revelers from the Venice Carnival will parade through the park, showcasing their magnificent masks and costumes, all handcrafted by themselves. Parades will take place on Saturday, June 20th at 3:30 pm and on Sunday, June 21st at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm. A concert will be held on Sunday at 3:30 pm. Food trucks will be on site.
Saturday, June 27 – in partnership with Daudin pianos
Edouard Ferlet: Piano at 6:30 pm, Rémi Panossian Trio at 7:30 pm. Grand piano for these two exceptional concerts. Special price – €15 per adult