"The Westin St. Francis' iconic Sugar Castle celebrates 20 years of holiday magic in San Francisco. This nearly 12-foot-tall, 1,000-pound masterpiece features more than 20 towers, 15 illuminated rooms, and a running train, bringing a whimsical French château to life in the heart of the city. Originally envisioned in 2005, the castle is the creation of the renowned Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré and his skilled team."
"The Sugar Castle stands as a mesmerizing 12-feet-tall rotating work of art, evolving with more grandeur and innovation each passing year. Resembling a French Chateau inspired by Chef Houdré's hometown of Bordeaux, the castle weighs over 1200 pounds and is adorned with over 20 grand circular towers, approximately 30 rooms, illuminated windows, and is surrounded by a charming village and a running train."
The Westin St. Francis Sugar Castle is a nearly 12-foot, 1,000–1,200-pound rotating sugar sculpture modeled after a French château, with over 20 towers, about 30 rooms, illuminated windows, a surrounding village, and a running train. Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré and his team originally envisioned and created the castle beginning in 2005, expanding its grandeur each year. Visitors can explore the interior via smartphone augmented reality and watch interactive details come to life. The hotel's mascot, Francis the Dog, roams the display and spotting him earns a prize at the concierge. The seasonal exhibit runs November 26, 2025–January 2, 2026, free to the public in the Tower Lobby, with no public unveiling event due to space constraints.
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