Le Bal des Ombres: an evening of crime, mystery and splendour at the château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard

Step back in time and don your finest finery: you're invited to a sumptuous ball at the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard! You can't refuse an invitation like this. Even if rumors have it that the evening may turn out to be quite sinister...

The Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard organizes a fascinating immersive show-enquiry, with the Compagnie Les Imagités and the Collectif d'artistes Sang et Chocolat. Le Bal des Ombres awaits you on May 9 & 10, May 16 & 17, May 23 & 24 and June 6 & 7, 2025.

This 18th-century ball, transformed into a crime scene , draws us into a thrilling story, led by actors in period costume. Between the splendor of the château and the dark secrets hidden by the guests, this event promises to be full of twists and turns.

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When you arrive at the château, you're greeted by the court's distinguished guests. Wigs, make-up and colorful costumes: everything seems to be in place for a magical moment. Unfortunately, fate has decided otherwise. Or rather, a mysterious criminal has decided to spoil the mood.

A terrible crime has been committed, and an investigation is underway to uncover the perpetrator. But such investigations could well uncover many other secrets, which the ball's guests would like to keep under wraps. Eight suspects, eight motives: but who's the culprit? Beware, truth and lies don't always reveal themselves in broad daylight...

Amid the gilding and works of art of the château, let yourself be carried away by thisfascinating show , which highlights the place of women in the art world and in 18th century society.

Book your diary now, and take part in this fun and exciting adventure at the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard.