The tree is decorated. The garlands are hung. Now we are ready to enjoy the upcoming Christmas holidays, from December 21 to January 6.
But what can you do to keep yourself busy with your children while waiting for the end-of-year holidays? Answer in this article.
Experience Christmas in castles
First of all, you can enjoy the new edition of Christmas in the Land of Castles. To fully experience the holiday spirit, 7 iconic places in Touraine have been adorned with magical decorations and invite you to discover them until January 5. Castles of Villandry, Langeais, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau or even the fortress of Chinon and the royal city of Loches, you are spoiled for choice. For more details on this event, we explain everything here.
Everything you need to know about the printing press at the Balzac Museum
Do you know how a book was made in the 19th century? Or how the newspaper was printed before today’s methods appeared? The Malzac Museum at Château de Saché has all the answers.
On December 21, 28 and January 4, the museum invites you, in addition to visiting its premises, to discover how a printing workshop operated in the time of the writer Honoré de Balzac. And with a demonstration.
And for the Christmas holidays, your children will be able to decorate their greeting card printed directly on the press.
The activity will last between 10 and 15 minutes and will be accessible from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Living in Prehistory in Grand Pressigny
The Le Grand Pressigny Prehistory Museum has prepared a wide choice of workshops for you for the Christmas holidays. Reading stories, modeling in clay, creating jewelry like the Cro-magnons… Your children will be knowledgeable about the life of prehistoric men.
Each workshop lasts 1h30. For more information on prices and dates, go to the museum website.
Discover the underground passages of the Museum of Fine Arts in Tours
You may have already visited the interior of the Museum of Fine Arts in Tours. But have you ever looked at what’s underneath?
On Sunday, December 15, the museum is organizing flash tours throughout the day to allow you to enter its underground space which contains a treasure of history. During a 30-minute visit, you will be able to see with your own eyes part of the Gallo-Roman enclosure of the city of Turons, built in the 4th century.
Please note, visits (limited to 18 people) are not accessible to children under 10 years old and people with reduced mobility. To find out timetables and prices, go to mba.tours.fr
Make chocolate frogs at the Magic Cauldron
If your children are fans of the Harry Potter universe, this is THE great idea for an outing for the holidays.
On December 21, 2024, the boutique specializing in the license of the famous wizard the Magic Cauldron is organizing a chocolate frog workshop at 10:30 a.m. Allow 12 euros per child (7 to 14 years old). To book or for more information, the Chaudron Magique can be found directly in its store at 11 rue des Trois Ecritoires in Tours.
Enjoy the Christmas markets
These holidays will obviously be an opportunity to discover the numerous Christmas markets organized throughout Touraine. Moreover, we made an article listing a certain number right here.
Audrey Lecomte
