Halloween at Saumur

Halloween at Saumur (/soʊˈmʊər/)👻Events and activities you shall not miss!🎃

Halloween at Saumur…In Autumn, Saumur and the Loire (/lwɑːr/) Valley change their faces. Vivid colours appear in gardens, castles take on a mysterious atmosphere and, as October 31st approaches, pumpkins, ghosts, and fantastic creatures invade cultural spots of the region.

As you travel with children, a couple, with friends or family, the All Saints’ Day holidays are a beautiful occasion to visit Saumur and its surroundings in another way. Daytime is dedicated to the younger ones with animations and workshops. Nighttime is for those who adore castles and monuments with a mysterious mood.

Adventures for young explorers

🕵️The Ghostly Animal at the Bioparc, Doué-en-Anjou (/duːˌeɪ ɒn ɒnˈʒuː/)

From October 17th to November 1st, head to the Bioparc – Doué-en-Anjou Zoo for an adventure that is sure to delight both young and old.

A poacher roams around the park… The visitors are invited to follow the track of a threatened animal and to solve clues to find its identity. For this occasion, the Bioparc sports pumpkins, mushrooms, and strange creatures. A playful way to mix the discovery of the animal world with the Halloween mood.

Halloween at Saumur 👻Ghost Hunting at Doué-en-Anjou

The youngsters also have their own mission at Doué-en-Anjou with ghost hunting from October 17th to November 1st.

This event, intended for kids under 6 years, allows you to go on the trail of ghosts in an adapted mood for the youngest visitors. An ideal first experience of Halloween for children who love spooky stories… but not big scares yet!

🔎Halloween investigation: Your turn to play!

For children between 6 and 12 years old, Halloween Investigation, taking place in Doué-en-Anjou, takes the form of a police investigation.

Poison from the museum’s pharmacy was stolen by some mysterious creatures. To find the hidden phial, riddles have to be solved, and clues followed. This event is from October 17th to November 1st, from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Halloween at Saumur ✂️Workshop to invent ...... and to shiver.

Halloween is also the occasion to let one’s imagination speak.

Families could, especially, discover the “Funny Monster” workshop, a perfect event to create, do odd jobs and give free rein to one’s imagination in Baugé (/boʊˈʒeɪ/), October 17 th and 24th, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm.

Another original rendez-vous: Professor Chlorave’s workshop, October 20th and 27th, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in Baugé.

Trainee botanists are invited to follow this character, passionate about rare plants and tricky roots, with a mandrake to hope. This event is for 7- to 12-year-old kids.

Halloween in Saumur🧪For the sorcerer’s apprentice: Potion Class

What if, while enjoying your holidays, during a workshop, you became a true sorcerer’s apprentice?

In Doué-en-Anjou, the Potion Class is proposed from October 21st to 30th in the evening. While ghosts and creatures invade the museum, the participants can discover the potion art and return home with their own phial.

An event that should have a small impact towards kids and wake up the sorcerer sleeping in all of us and dreaming of Hogwarts.

🏰 Halloween in Castles: a family experience

It’s impossible to talk about Halloween around Saumur without speaking of castles.

La Mothe Chandeniers (/lə mɔt ʃɑ̃dənje/): when the castle becomes mysterious

A few kilometres from Saumur, La Mothe Chandeniers castle is one of the unmissable rendez-vous of the year.

From October 19th to November 1st, the castle transforms, for Halloween, with scary backgrounds, scenographic installations in the park and in the castle, and with an especially immersive mood.

The program is set up to make children and adults dive into a fascinating and shivering universe.

But why wait until Halloween to start shivering?

From October 16th to 18th, The Castle’s Night also propose 3 special nights at La Mothe Chandeniers. The castle reveals itself at nightfall, an immersive mood matching emotion, mystery and heritage.

For adults and teenagers, it is also an occasion to choose a mysterious and nocturnal outing rather than an event exclusively for children.

🕯️ An enchanting evening at Brissac (/ˈbɹɪsæk/) castle

From October 23rd to 24th, the Brissac castle welcomes fireworks and tallow candles.

On the program: a visit to the castle by tallow candlelight and firewood, disguised characters, legends and stories about Cinderella and her prince, before a huge pyrotechnic show at 9 pm. It’s from 7 pm to 10:30 pm.

Halloween in Saumur 🎃Before Halloween, it’s Jack O’ Lantern time.

For those who mainly love autumn, its colours and its treats and who are not afraid to drive long distances, rendez-vous October 10th and 11th at Riveau Castle in Lémeré (/ˈlɛmə˞/).

The Pumpkin and Autumn fest puts on a pedestal a cucurbit, a vegetable garden and the season’s colours. Tales, make-up, workshops, pumpkin hunt, gourmet stands and artistic events are proposed over the weekend.

An outing particularly well-suited to families, but one that will also appeal to adults who appreciate gardens, gastronomy, and craftsmanship.

Halloween at Saumur 🦇 Underground Halloween

🎃 Halloween can be experienced underground, too!

Head to Louresse-Rochemenier (/ for an experience that is as unique as it is mysterious 👻 With the Halloween Troglo Quiz, both young and old are invited to test their knowledge amidst the striking atmosphere of the troglodyte caves 🕯️🦇

Combining puzzles, questions, and a Halloween vibe, this quiz promises a fun time to share with family or friends. A unique way to celebrate Halloween… far removed from traditional haunted houses! 🎃🔦

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Halloween in Saumur: something for everyone

One of the perks of visiting Saumur during the All Saints’ Day holidays is the ability to tailor your itinerary to everyone’s tastes.

For young children, opt for fun-filled activities: ghost hunts, creative workshops, the Bioparc, or “Halloween in the Garden.”

With older children, mystery-solving games, potion-making classes, and events at La Mothe-Chandeniers castle offer a chance to take the adventure a step further.

If visiting as a couple or with friends, focus on nighttime experiences: the “Night of the castle,” a Halloween tour at La Mothe-Chandeniers, or a fireworks and candlelight evening.

And in between activities, simply enjoy Saumur in the autumn: a stroll through the historic town centre, exploring the banks of the Loire, visiting a château, or stopping for a gourmet treat are all great ways to make the most of this autumn getaway.

🏨 A stay in Saumur to make the most of the All Saints' Day holidays

With such a packed schedule of events, Halloween is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a few days in Saumur.

By making the Best Western Adagio Hotel your base, you can easily plan your days around sightseeing, family activities, cultural discoveries, and excursions in the surrounding area. And after a day spent hunting ghosts, solving mysteries, or exploring castles after dark, what a pleasure it is to return to your accommodation for a quiet, relaxing evening.

So, will it be ghost hunting, a mystery to solve, a haunted castle, or family pumpkin fun?

One thing is certain: this autumn, Halloween in the Saumur area comes in all shapes and sizes—and there is something for all ages!

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