Chambord Castle hosts horse show from 17 October

Chambord Castle (Château de Chambord) hosts its horse show in Chambord from 17 October to 1 November 2026. The production traces five centuries of the estate’s history and gives visitors a new reason to include the stables in an autumn visit to France.

Chambord’s horse show returns for its autumn run

The National Estate of Chambord presents the production in the Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe, the former stables a short distance from the castle. The operator’s programme describes a new show directed by Mario Luraschi, with horses, riders, projections and scenes linked to the history of the estate.

The autumn run follows the spring and summer performances and is scheduled from 17 October to 1 November 2026. There are two performances each day during this period, at 11.45am and 3pm, as stated on the official horse show page. The show is presented in French, while summary sheets are available in English and several other languages.

The venue matters to the programme: the production is staged at the Maréchal de Saxe stables rather than inside the royal apartments. Ticket checks take place at the stable entrance, so visitors combining the castle with the performance need to allow time to move between the two parts of the estate.

Five centuries of history around the castle

Construction of the castle began in 1519, when François I ordered a major palace in the Sologne marshes. The building was completed during the reign of Louis XIV, while the surrounding grounds and the Cosson river were also developed.

The architecture gives the autumn show a precise historical setting. The central axis includes the double-revolution staircase, which leads towards the terraces and the Lantern Tower. The estate’s history page records the monument’s listing among France’s historical monuments in 1840 and its UNESCO World Heritage status since 1981.

The performance’s focus on successive centuries therefore connects the stables with the wider site. Visitors can see the royal dwelling, the kitchens, the terraces, the formal gardens and the stables as parts of one estate, rather than treating the horse show as a separate attraction.

Autumn access links the stables with Chambord

The estate lies near Blois in central France and can be reached by car from the A10, A85 or A71 motorways. The operator identifies exits near Mer, Blois, Selles-sur-Cher and Lamotte-Beuvron, giving drivers several approaches from the surrounding Loire Valley.

For rail travellers, the Rémi-41 network operates a connecting shuttle from Blois-Chambord station via line 2. The official access information also identifies the Loire à Vélo route through the park and bicycle parking near the main entrance.

Visiting Chambord Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The horse show runs from 17 October to 1 November 2026 at the Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe beside the castle.
• Performance access is through the stable entrance, where tickets are checked; the show is in French with English summary sheets.
• Chambord is near Blois, and the Rémi-41 line 2 shuttle connects the estate with Blois-Chambord station.
• The estate includes the castle, formal gardens, terraces, kitchens and stables, with the double-revolution staircase forming its central architectural feature.

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Frequently asked questions about Chambord Castle

When does the horse show take place at Chambord Castle?

The autumn run takes place from 17 October to 1 November 2026 at the Écuries du Maréchal de Saxe.

What is Chambord Castle?

It is a Renaissance castle whose construction began in 1519 and which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.

Where is Chambord Castle and how do you get there?

The estate is near Blois in France and is accessible by road, bicycle routes and the Rémi-41 line 2 shuttle from Blois-Chambord station.