Christmas in the Land of Castles: Christmas in the Land of Fairies

This year, the Royal Fortress of Chinon celebrates the world of fairies, inspired by medieval tales and the wondrous imagination. Designed as a stroll, the visit gradually reveals these mysterious creatures, hidden in the decor or moving through an enchanted forest. The journey takes you through various fairy-tale scenes, where they watch over a magical cradle or prepare their Christmas table, highlighting the closeness of these beings to the human world. The discovery continues in the Clock Tower with a presentation of photographs dedicated to the Cottingley fairies, offering a perspective between history and illusion on these creatures and their power. Ultimately, perhaps the magic of Christmas finds its origin in these fairies, discreet.

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