Celebrate Halloween at Orléans Val de Loire
Will you dare to discover our spooky outings and activities?
Autumn is here, and with it the most terrifying time of the year… Halloween! At Orléans Val de Loire, witches, vampires and other creatures of the night will be on hand to bring you some unforgettable moments (and maybe a few shivers).
Whether you’re a fan of sweets, fancy dress or nocturnal adventures, our special Halloween programme is here to immerse you in a festive and monstrous atmosphere.
Visite Halloween
Monsters of Orleans
Come and discover Halloween night with a touch of mystery and thrills in the mysterious Saint-Aignan crypt. A multitude of legends will be told in the company of a monk.
It’s the perfect time to don your most terrifying disguise and have some fun with family and friends.
Come aboard the mysterious sand-tug, the Evurtius
Boat trip on the Loire
Sail the bewitching waters of the wild river that winds its way through Orléans. As you explore, let yourself be charmed by the wild flora and fauna… but be warned, the Loire may well have some terrifying surprises in store for you!
Or’Or Quest
Jeanne’s revenge
Face the spirits that prowl throughout the city, in the heart of houses of horror, each more terrifying than the last. Each one will awaken your deepest fears, testing you at every step. Dare to take up the challenge, face your fears and save Orléans from Joan of Arc’s dark vengeance.
But beware… once plunged into darkness, there will be no way back.
Go on an adventure with Hector in the streets of Orléans
Children’s treasure hunt
This Halloween, set off to discover the mystery of the sunken chest with Hector the Beaver! This booklet-game, designed for children aged 6 to 10, takes you on a one-and-a-half-hour stroll through Orléans. A surprise awaits the little adventurers at the end of the game!
And to celebrate the All Saints’ Day holidays, a free traditional boat trip with the purchase of a Hector the Beaver booklet! (offer valid on children’s rates)
Night of Shadows
At the Musée des Beaux-Arts d’Orléans
Don’t miss the Night of Shadows at the Musée des Beaux-Arts on Saturday 26 October from 8pm to midnight! For this new edition, the spirits of the museum have concocted some exclusive activities.
Throughout the evening, enjoy unique tours, treasure hunts and workshops, not to mention surprising encounters, concerts and a captivating show!
Haunted trail
at Domaine du Ciran
Baron Edgar invites you to celebrate his birthday, but his strange friends, like Zephira the witch and Gargula the undertaker, are late in arriving! Help them get ready by answering their riddles to discover the mystery gift. There’s a mini ‘Not Even Scared’ trail for 2-5 year olds, and a 2km self-guided trail for 6 year olds and over.
Don’t forget to come dressed up!
Halloween at the Loiret castles
Royal Halloween
Get ready to tremble in our haunted castles! Between twisted riddles and ghostly apparitions, dare to experience a royal Halloween… but with thrills to boot! Are you ready to face the spirits of the past?
In pursuit of the ghost of the Château de La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
Break the historical curse
Dare to take the haunted trail at the castle of La Ferté Saint-Aubin for Halloween! Immerse yourself in an escape game and immersive theatre experience that will take you on an original tour of the castle. Explore every nook and cranny, from the attic to the cellar, and thwart a centuries-old curse.
Dark atmosphere and chills guaranteed, with a few scary moments thrown in for good measure.
In search of the ghosts of the Château de Meung-sur-Loire
A scary adventure for all the family
The castle of Meung-sur-Loire awaits you for a haunted adventure! Explore 25 redecorated rooms, confront the ghosts and discover the spell to obtain your reward. Outside, take on the challenges of the knights’ trail and go on a dragon hunt. A gourmet break awaits you at the witch’s tavern.
Come dressed up for even more thrills!
Awaken the Ghosts of Saint-Brisson Castle
Bewitching exploration
Come and experience the thrill of The Ghosts of Saint-Brisson Castle, where you’ll have to solve riddles to break the curse of Lord Pierre de Courtenay. For the more adventurous, Halloween Night invites you to confront ghosts and unearth talismans to free the castle from the spirits that inhabit it.
Mystery at Beaugency Castle
An evening full of mystery and tradition
Come and enjoy an exceptional evening, where the world of Halloween meets that of the famous Mexican Festival of the Dead! The castle of Beaugency invites you to a night full of mystery, thrills and enchantment. On the programme:
- Immersive tours and shows
- Monumental mapping in the courtyard of the château
- Life-size investigation ‘Can you foil the murder of King François 1st?
- Make-up workshop
- Free sweets if you come in disguise
A gourmet trip for Halloween
Chocolaterie Alex Olivier
Discover the Chocolaterie Alex Olivier on an exciting guided tour and take part in one of the special Halloween chocolate workshops.
Give free rein to your creativity by making lollipops in the shape of monsters and pumpkins, or even by making an all-chocolate spider.