THE KAPLA EXHIBITION

An architectural playground for the kings of France, the Royal Château of Blois has been built in many different periods and styles.

And what better setting than Blois to host Kapla®?

Invented by a Dutch antique dealer who dreamed of building his own castle, since the 1960s these boards have brought together all generations in a creative and ingenious construction game. The castle is showcasing the architecture of some of Europe's most iconic monuments, with a Kapla reconstruction of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris, the Sagrada Familia, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Brandenburg Gate, the Pont du Gard and many others, all brought together in the prestigious State Hall. For the first time, visitors will also be able to see a model of the Royal Château of Blois!

In addition to this exhibition, created in partnership with the Kapla Paris centre, there will be a KAPLA® play area where young and old alike can take part in the construction of architectural structures or ephemeral sculptures using thousands of boards.

Preview assembly of models, in front of the public, on the weekend of March 30-31 (for Easter), no booking needed

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- From 6 April to 25 August
- Included in the admission price

Playing with architecture a unique workshop for young people

Alongside the exhibition, the "Let's play with architecture" workshop offers a fun approach to understanding the elements of architecture across the different styles and periods.
What is a column? Recognise a round arch, a dormer window or a pilaster: from the courtyard of the château to the lapidary rooms and the State Hall, this visit "bridges the gap" between the architecture of the château and the Kapla® monuments. With a memory game, modular models to handle, material samples to touch, decorative elements to observe and Kapla® construction, young visitors can become budding architects in the making!

- From 15 May to 21 August : Every Wednesday at 10.30am (duration: 1.5 hours)
- Bookings required on 02 54 90 33 33
+ €4 on top of admission for children
- Ages 9 to 12

A KAPLA® play area available to visitors

It's all about creativity and imagination! In this area, young and old alike can take part in the construction of architectural structures or ephemeral sculptures using over 30,000 planks made available for the occasion. Supervised by a dedicated activity leader, these workshops are open to all, with no need to book in advance.

- From 20 to 26 April: daily: 10am - 12.30pm / 2pm - 6pm
- From 27 April to 5 May, 8 to 12 May: daily: 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm (30-minute slots to play at 3pm - 3.30pm - 4pm - 4.30pm - 5pm)
- From 15 May to 3 July: Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm (30-minute slots to play at 3pm - 3.30pm - 4pm - 4.30pm - 5pm)
- From 6 July to 25 August: daily: 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm (30-minute slots to play at 3pm - 3.30pm - 4pm - 4.30pm - 5pm)

> Bookings only on site

> The workshops are not suitable for children under the age of 3 and a half.