L'Héritage des Vicomtes, the sound and light show at Château de Blandy-les-Tours 2024 in photos (77)

Sound and light shows have become a must for highlighting our most beautiful monuments, both in the Paris region and elsewhere. Immersive and accessible to all audiences, they allow us to showcase little-known sites or, on the contrary, famous monuments throughout the region. This time, we're heading to the Château de Blandy-les-Tours for the new season of Lumières de Blandy forsummer 2024, to discover the château's new sound and light show created by Holymage.

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In the heart of the Seine-et-Marne département, the Château de Blandy-les-Tours is far less well known than the famous nearby châteaux of Versailles or Vaux-le-Vicomte. Yet this historic monument bears witness to a rich past. For the fourth time, the château invites young and old alike to discover its history and that of the Viscounts of Melun, by taking part in L'Héritage des Vicomtes, an immersive sound and light show.

Château de Blandy-les-Tours, a medieval monument in a charming Seine-et-Marne village
The little-known Château de Blandy-les-Tours, located in the very center of a picturesque village in the Seine-et-Marne region, boasts a rich heritage that has spanned history, wars and centuries. A true medieval fortress that has been preserved to the present day, it is one of the most impressive castles in the Île-de-France region. We take you on a voyage of discovery. [Read more]

From June 28 to August 31, 2024, relive the history of Blandy-les-Tours castle from the castle's inner courtyard, where the great events that have marked the history of the site are recounted. Every evening, the castle courtyard is illuminated by the Lumières de Blandy: in June and July, projections start at 10:45pm, and in August, at 10:15pm!

The gates open at 8.30pm, giving you the chance to explore the entire château, its various rooms and the covered walkway that surrounds the medieval building. This is your chance to discover the newly laid flagstones and immerse yourself in the history of this monument with its rich past.

Given the time of the show, the question of dinner arises. You can either opt for one of the three restaurants surrounding the Château de Blandy (but remember to make a reservation). Or bring your own picnic to enjoy on the grass. Of course, you'll need a tablecloth to sit on and relax while you wait for the show to start. Some bring their own folding chairs for even greater comfort. There's also a small refreshment bar withhomemade ice creams for the hungry and thirsty.

Then it's time for the show, which combines actors on stage with sound and light projections on the facades surrounding the inner courtyard. The magic happens, and you're carried away by the history of the place, through its various sovereigns, its splendors and battles, right up to its abandonment and restoration. In short, it's the perfect way to spend an unforgettable moment, with your partner, friends or family.

To see this sound and light show in a medieval castle, you'll pay €14 full price, €12 concessions and €7 for children aged 12 to 17, although younger children don't pay.