"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 On Display November 26, 2025 - January 2, 2026 The Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Free and open to the public Please Note: The sugar castle will be in a new location this year, the Tower Lobby, and due to space constraints, there will not be a public unveiling event this year."
The Westin St. Francis Sugar Castle marks its 20th anniversary as a nearly 12-foot, rotating sugar sculpture weighing over 1,000 pounds on display in San Francisco. Jean-Francois Houdré and his pastry team conceived the creation in 2005 and continue to expand it annually with greater grandeur and innovation. The château features more than 20 grand circular towers, roughly 30 rooms, illuminated windows, a surrounding village, and a running train. Visitors can access an immersive augmented-reality interior on smartphones. The public display runs November 26, 2025 through January 2, 2026 in the Tower Lobby at 335 Powell Street and is free.
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