{"id":21114,"date":"2025-11-17T11:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amboise-valdeloire.com\/en\/?p=21114"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:43:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:43:50","slug":"photo-contest-amboise-3-castles-a-royal-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amboise-valdeloire.com\/en\/photo-contest-amboise-3-castles-a-royal-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo Contest – Amboise, 3 castles: a royal Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tFrom November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the three castles of Amboise will sweep you away in a whirlwind of emotions celebrating the magic of Christmas. From the Royal Estate of Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard to the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9, and including the Royal Ch\u00e2teau of Amboise, three monuments will be illuminated and adorned in their finest festive attire. Take advantage of your visit to the wonderfully decorated rooms of these Renaissance gems to capture the beauty of the setting with your camera. Submit your photo to our jury and keep your fingers crossed. Who knows? Your photo could win you a wonderful Christmas gift!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t At the Royal Estate of Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard, this Christmas, red, green, and gold make hearts shine brighter! From November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the enchanting illuminations will illuminate the castle’s facade, terraces, and medieval courtyard. Santa’s toys will overflow at the foot of the fireplace beneath a majestic 5-meter Christmas tree. Stories and riddle hunts will immerse you in the magic of the Christmas holidays. Santa’s tavern offers a selection of seasonal treats, as well as the estate’s famous orange cake.<\/p> Find the program of Christmas events at the Royal Estate of Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t From November 29th, the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9 invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of elegance through the color copper. The Christmas tree stands majestically in the dining room, captivating all who pass through this room where Leonardo da Vinci once received his guests by the fireside. Decorations are scattered throughout the ch\u00e2teau and on the forecourt, adding a touch of magic to every corner. The chapel is filled with 19th-century nativity figurines, crafted by master artisans, recreating a historical nativity scene. The Clos Luc\u00e9 dons its finest attire to celebrate this time of year, a time of warmth and togetherness. The decorations create an atmosphere where the spirit of Christmas blends harmoniously with the history and timeless charm of the ch\u00e2teau.<\/p> Find the program of Christmas events at the Ch\u00e2teau du Clos Luc\u00e9<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t like every year, the magic of Christmas has breathed new life into the spirits of the great fir tree people. This December, some of them have left their forests to gather at the Royal Ch\u00e2teau of Amboise, adorned in their finest festive attire. In the halls of the royal residence, their imposing silhouettes reveal unique personalities, creating magnificent scenes for visitors. The Fir Tree of Dreams and Enchantments, the Fir Tree of the Fearless Knight, the Forest Prince of the Darkest Night, or the Fir Tree Who Would Be King\u2026 these are just a few of the fantastical trees that invite you to celebrate Christmas 2025 with them.<\/p> Find the program of Christmas events at the Royal Ch\u00e2teau of Amboise<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t From November 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026, participate in the “Christmas at the Castles in Amboise” photo contest.<\/p> Download the complete rules.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The winning photo will be announced on Monday, January 26, 2026.<\/li><\/ol>