Château en Fête

Château en Fête: The Middle Ages Come Alive at Oricourt

Nestled on the edge of a plateau overlooking the Lure plain, the Oricourt fortified castle is an exceptional medieval fortress. Built around the mid-12th century, it is the best-preserved fortified castle in Franche-Comté, with its double rampart, two square towers reaching 25 meters high, and its impressive fortified lower courtyard. Classified as a Historic Monument since 1984, this gem of the Haut-Saône heritage hosts Château en Fête every summer, an event that revives the medieval era in an authentic and grand setting.

Total Immersion in the Middle Ages

Château en Fête transforms the Oricourt fortress into a true medieval village for a day. A medieval market is set up in the lower courtyard, where artisans and merchants offer their historically inspired creations. Visitors can attend archery and crossbow demonstrations, observe the work of ancient craftsmen, and discover medieval combat techniques.

Shows and Entertainment

Troupes of musicians and dancers liven up the seigneurial courtyard with shows evoking the medieval feasts of yesteryear. Visitors are invited to participate in dances, listen to storytellers, and fully immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere. A medieval tavern offers drinks and food inspired by medieval cuisine.

A Family Event

The youngest visitors are not forgotten: workshops specially designed for children allow them to learn about heraldry, calligraphy, or even how to wield a foam sword. Château en Fête is a special time to discover medieval heritage in a fun and participatory way, in one of the most remarkable sites in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.

An Exceptional Heritage Setting

The Oricourt castle offers its visitors an exceptional panorama over the Lure plain and the first foothills of the Vosges mountains. Its large vaulted kitchen, its former stables converted into exhibition rooms, and its inner courtyards provide an ideal setting for this celebration of medieval heritage. The guided tour of the castle, lasting 1.5 hours, helps visitors understand the defensive architecture and daily life in the Middle Ages.