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Medieval festival Embrun

Medieval Festival
Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25, 2023
Embrun

Embrun's medieval festival, a journey back in time!

For its ^12th edition, the Fêtes médiévales take place in Embrun on August 24 and 25, 2023, and invite you to discover theart of living in the Middle Ages: medieval camp and market, fencing demonstrations, archery workshop, concerts and shows, street entertainment, bonfire...

Step back in time to the Middle Ages, at the height of our sunny city's influence, when the Princes Archbishops ruled the fortified town with an iron fist. Embrun established itself as the ecclesiastical metropolis of a province stretching as far as the Mediterranean. The canons' quarter, where the Tour Brune, the Maison des Chanonges and the Cathedral stand, are the most prestigious examples. In town, the stage is already set! Listed fountains, narrow streets, sculpted porches and corbelled houses, ...

All you have to do is don a period costume and set out to conquer medieval Embrun!

'' Embrun's historic center provides an exceptional backdrop for these medieval festivities, which pay tribute to the city's prestigious history in the Middle Ages. Discover the art of living in those times, and take advantage of the entertainment and market in the squares and alleyways.

Go back in time

Programme 2023

THURSDAY 24/08

10am-11pm: Medieval market, medieval camp with the Ost Des Temps Jadis, games, fights...
10:30am-6pm : Animal farm (Pl. aux herbes)
10:30am-12pm and 2pm-6pm : Archery initiation with les Archers Embrunais (jardin du Roc)
10:30am-12:30pm and 2pm-6pm : Chevauchée des Lices (Archevêché garden)
10:30am-12:30pm and 3:30pm-6pm: Horse-drawn carriage ride (Pl Barthelon)
10:30 am : Goliards parade (pedestrian streets)
11am : Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
11am: Arteflamme parade (pedestrian streets)
11:30am : Fighting demo (Pl. Barthelon)
11:30 am: Equestrian parade (pedestrian streets)
12pm: Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
12pm: Goliards parade (pedestrian streets)
4pm: Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
4pm: Goliards parade (pedestrian streets)
16h-18h30: Medieval games for 6-year-olds and up (library)
4:30pm: Arteflamme parade (pedestrian streets)
5pm: Equestrian parade (pedestrian streets)
5:30pm: Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
6pm: Goliards parade (pedestrian streets)
6:30pm: Arteflamme (pedestrian streets)

SOIREE MEDIEVALE - DOWNTOWN
9pm: Torchlight parade with medieval companies. (Departure from Pl. St Marcellin)
9:45pm: Fire tale with the Goliards (Pl. Barthelon)

DETAILED PROGRAM
FRIDAY 08/25

10am-7pm: Medieval market, medieval camp with the Ost Des Temps Jadis, games, fights...
10:30am-6pm : Animal farm (Pl. aux herbes)
10:30am-12pm and 2pm-6pm : Archery initiation with les Archers Embrunais (jardin du Roc)
10:30am-12:30pm and 2pm-6pm : Chevauchée des Lices (Archevêché garden)
10:30am-12:30pm and 3:30pm-6pm: Horse-drawn carriage ride (Pl Barthelon)
10:30am : Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
11am : Arteflamme parade (pedestrian streets)
11:30 am: Equestrian procession (pedestrian streets)
12pm: Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
1pm-3pm: Make your own coat of arms workshop (Archevéché)
3:30pm: Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Create your coat of arms workshop (Archevéché)
4:00-6:30 pm: Medieval games for ages 6 and up (library)
4:30pm: Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
5pm: Equestrian show (Pl Barthelon)
5:30pm: Boulegans parade (pedestrian streets)
6pm: Parade of medieval companies (departure Pl St Marcellin)
6:30pm: Combat demo (Pl. Barthelon)

MEDIEVAL EVENING - JARDIN DU ROC
9:30pm: Fire show with Cie Arteflamme - Free admission

DETAILED PROGRAM