Blandy Celebrates the Madness: A Family Weekend Full of Festivities to Mark the Carnival

Are you ready to go wild? During the winter holidays, Blandy-les-Tours Castle is hosting a variety of fun and creative activities to keep both kids and their parents entertained. Among the lineup, there's one event that especially caught our eye...

Mark your calendars for the weekend of February 21 and 22, 2026, and don’t miss the event Blandy Celebrates the Fools: two days filled with games, shows, and workshops for visitors of all ages! As tradition dictates, Blandy will be hosting its lively carnival, complete with a parade and a costume contest. That's right: during the Fools' Festival, visitors are encouraged to dress up in fancy outfits. Kids will have a blast, and adults are welcome to join the fun too. Don’t hold back—after all, the more fools, the more fun!

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Take advantage of this medieval castle and the special activities organized for these family celebrations. You’ll find a classic face-painting booth, as well as performances and games that transport you straight into the Middle Ages atmosphere. Check out the schedule, and mark your calendar for your next visit to Blandy Castle.

Highlights of this weekend's festive events:

• Fairy-tale Makeovers: Turn yourself into a magical creature, a funny animal, or a fantastical character!
• Creative Workshops: Come make your own juggling balls or crazy crowns, and take your masterpieces home.
• Obstacle Challenges: Fun and lively challenges for kids and adults alike — all in good spirits!
• Street Musicians & Jugglers: Get carried away by lively rhythms and daring acrobatics from the Sovenance Tree.
• Costume Contest: End the day with a parade and the crowning of the King and Queen of the Festivities!

Have a great weekend, everyone silly enough to love the outdoors!