“Renaissance Festival” Festival on July 20 and 21
Immerse yourself during a weekend in the middle of the Renaissance period at the Château de Chamerolles.
On the program for July 20 and 21: equestrian jousting, fencing shows, archery, ancient crafts, gastronomy, music, games... all dressed up as they were 500 years ago
A great day to spend with friends or family !
More than 60 artists and artisans on site during the weekend !
If you like entertainment and shows, all in a historical atmosphere, then don't hesitate and join us for a memorable journey through time.
Here's what awaits you :
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Equestrian jousting and squire tournament !
In our clearing, equestrian jousts and squire tournaments await you for epic moments. Duel in the time of the Renaissance knights. Who will emerge victorious from this tournament?
By the company “Chevalerie Initiatique”
Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21
10:30 a.m.: squires tournament
2:15 p.m. and 5 p.m.: equestrian jousting
Show and introduction to fencing !
Proud warriors, put on your outfit and take your weapons for battles in the center of the castle's main courtyard. Perhaps you will come across François I visiting Chamerolles?
By the company “Les Bretteurs de Saint-Jean”
Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21
11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.: fencing show
12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.: introduction to fencing combat with a wooden sword from 8 years old
Armament and art of war !
If you still have 1001 questions about the art of war in the Renaissance, come to Chamerolles and you can test helmets, weigh swords and understand the difference between halberd, mace and picks.
By the company “La Brette Noire”
Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21
Continuous entertainment all day
What if you thought of yourself as a Renaissance Robin Hood ?
In the park, on a shooting range, come and try out the bow, quiver and arrows and aim as closely as possible at the center of the target. Technique and weapons of yesteryear for a dive into the Renaissance!
By the company “La Brette Noire”
Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21
Continuous entertainment all day
Gastronomy and tableware for our gourmet and, above all, curious visitors !
Around a fire table, in a Renaissance village atmosphere, come and get used to the art of the table from 500 years ago. Don’t hesitate to ask our craftsmen to find out more, you will be surprised by our ancestors!
By the company “Hauts Coeurs”
Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21
Continuous entertainment all day
And the old professions in all this ?
Blacksmith, stone masons, carpenter, stained glass maker, engraver... get your hands on the techniques of building and embellishing a castle. Explanations, demonstrations and, for certain professions, initiations await you all weekend!
By the company “La Brette Noire”, “Les Compagnons du Devoir” and “Valérie Teysseyre” professional stained glass artist
Saturday July 20 and Sunday July 21
Continuous entertainment all day
Saturday evening show "Le Chevalier Geignard"
To end the first day of our festival in style, the show “le Chevalier Geignard” is offered to you. Come follow the somewhat stupid adventures of a courageous but not too reckless knight, determined but not too much in front of everyone. A show between burlesque, humor, fencing and stunts against a historical backdrop.
40 minutes of laughter and adventure to follow these artists straight from a century ago!
By the company "Taprobane"
Saturday July 20 8:45 p.m. (only)
In the main courtyard of the castle
Consider our food trucks for dinner before the show
Without forgetting all the other animations
Music, singing, costumes, wooden games, daily life, burlesque show, dancing... all in costume and in a good mood.
On-site catering thanks to our food trucks
Our hostels on wheels will satisfy you at the “meeting place for empty stomachs”!
"Tonerre de Breizh and its pancakes and crepes to take you on a journey to Brittany
“O Tarpin Bon” and its homemade burgers
“La Taquinerie de Tom” and its toast and grilled vegetables
"Sologne Autruches" and its unusual dishes: burger made from ostrich, pancakes made from ostrich egg and ice cream made from ostrich milk...
Soft drinks, water and beers will be sold in our catering outlets.
More than practical information
Festival times:
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closure of the ticket office
Saturday: last access at 8 p.m.
Last Sunday access at 6 p.m.
Closure of the store
Saturday 8 p.m.
Sunday 7 p.m.
Prices :
12€ / person full price
€6/person reduced rate (student, job seeker, child between 6 and 17 years old, etc.)
Free for children 6 and under
[The usual prices and the family package do not apply during this festive weekend].
+ information on 02 38 39 84 66