"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. Explore the castle's magical interior on a smartphone and watch every whimsical detail come to life with immersive augmented reality."
The Westin St. Francis Sugar Castle marks its 20th holiday season as a nearly 12-foot-tall, over 1,200-pound confection modeled after a French château inspired by Bordeaux. Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré and his team built the castle with more than 20 grand towers, roughly 30 rooms, illuminated windows, a rotating base, a surrounding village, and a running train. Visitors can unlock immersive augmented reality views on smartphones and spot Francis the Dog for a concierge prize. The display runs November 26, 2025–January 2, 2026 in the Tower Lobby at 335 Powell Street, San Francisco, free to the public.
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