Ascension at Hérisson Castle

2025 Edition: May 30th to June 1st

The 2025 edition of Ascension at Hérisson Castle took place from May 30th to June 1st, 2025, during the extended Ascension weekend. The company Les Rétamés, accompanied by performer Ruby Schiels, and the Chevaliers d'Allen took over the fortress ruins for three days of medieval entertainment.

Visitors enjoyed theatrical tours of the castle at 2 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5 PM, witnessed choreographed sword fights, and explored the medieval village set up in the fortress courtyard. The storytelling evening on Saturday night gathered spectators in the enchanting atmosphere of the ruins at dusk. Savory and sweet food was available on-site thanks to the food trucks present from noon onwards.

2025 Edition Program

• 12 PM: Site opens, on-site catering (food trucks)
• 1 PM - 6 PM: Medieval village and activities
• 2 PM, 3:30 PM, 5 PM: Theatrical tours of the castle by Les Rétamés
• Choreographed fights by Les Chevaliers d'Allen (ancient fencing)
• Sketches and theatrical scenes in the ruins
• Saturday evening: Storytelling evening

Highlights of the 2025 Edition

• Theatrical tours of the fortress by the company Les Rétamés
• Choreographed sword fights by Les Chevaliers d'Allen
• Storytelling evening in the ruins at dusk
• Medieval village in the fortress courtyard