"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. Spot Francis the Dog: The hotel's beloved mascot roams the castle, and lucky visitors who spot him can claim a special prize at the concierge desk. 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"
The Westin St. Francis Sugar Castle is a rotating sugar sculpture nearly 12 feet tall and weighing over 1,200 pounds, with more than 20 towers, about 30 rooms, illuminated windows, and a running train. Jean-Francois Houdré and his pastry team first conceived the castle in 2005 and expand its grandeur and innovation yearly. Visitors can explore the interior via immersive augmented reality on smartphones and search for Francis the Dog to claim a prize at the concierge desk. The installation is free and open to the public November 26, 2025–January 2, 2026 at the Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell Street. The castle will be in the Tower Lobby this year and there will be no public unveiling.
Read at Funcheap
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]