Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025-2026: immerse yourself in a special Halloween Spirit Ball

When the Thoiry wildlife park lights up to evoke spirits, between mystery and enchantment. The 2025-2026 edition of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages adopts the theme of the Bal des Esprits, a universe that explores the rituals of mourning, tutelary figures and bridges between the living and the dead. The zoological park and its gardens undergo a metamorphosis after nightfall: handcrafted lanterns, light sculptures and an immersive soundscape guide visitors on a mystical journey. This 8ᵉ edition takes place from October 17, 2025 to March 8, 2026, in the nocturnal setting of Thoiry Park.

A sensory and symbolic experience

The route takes in around 2 kilometers of illuminated paths, spread across the castle gardens and botanical park. Nearly 2,500 handmade lanterns, covered in silk, depict animals, mythological figures and symbols of memory. The whole is immersed in cultural universes linked to funerary traditions.
Each luminous scene is accompanied by a soundtrack of music, murmurs and distant voices, reinforcing the dreamlike atmosphere. The theme of Le Bal des Esprits imposes a common thread: nature spirits, ancestors and invisible beings. They cross paths, and the park’s animals sometimes become symbolic guides on this spiritual journey. The park also promises visual surprises – lighting effects that focus on ecology and respect for the environment.

Practical information

• October 17, 2025 to March 8, 2026
• Location: Wow Safari Thoiry, zoo and castle, 78770 Thoiry
• Journey time: about 45 minutes from Paris; access via departmental road
• Prices:
  – Adults: €22 at the start and end of the season; €24 during the holiday season.
  – Children (aged 3 and over): €19.
  – Free for children under 3.
• Ticketing: two options. Either the complete package (safari + walking park + light trail at no extra charge). Or the night-only package (access to the light trail from evening).
• Recommended length of visit: 1h30 to 2h to enjoy the light trail without hurrying.
• Logistical access: the park can be visited by car for the safari section, then on foot for the night-time section.
• Advice: bring warm clothing (for night walks), comfortable shoes and a flashlight (for dark areas).

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