Festival Les Baladins du Comté de Taillebourg
Historical show in the heart of the medieval fortress
About Les Baladins du Comté
A unique historical show
The Baladins du Comté de Taillebourg are a troupe of actors who have been telling, in an original and bold way, the great events and characters that have shaped the history of this medieval fortress perched on its rocky spur, overlooking the Charente and its valley.
2025 Edition: From Drakkar to Chariots
For five evenings, the Baladins present their new show "From Drakkar to Chariots" where Landry, Count of Saintes, and Harald, a Viking who stayed in Taillebourg in 845, clash over a mysterious object with absolute powers. Their battles propel them into a temporal whirlwind towards unknown eras, in the heart of a suffering France.
Sites en Scène Label
For the third year, the Sites en Scène label ranks them among the 30 essential summer events in Charente-Maritime. The Baladins offer the possibility to dine on site before the show with a friendly and rustic menu made exclusively from local products. Free entertainment is also offered alongside the show for the pleasure of young and old.
Les Baladins du Comté — edition 2026
Les Baladins du Comté de Taillebourg return from July 23 to 27, 2026, with their grand historical night show in the heart of the medieval castle park, in Charente-Maritime. Five evenings of open-air theatre, labeled Sites en Scène, performed by a troupe of volunteer actors, centered around the trial of Jacques Cœur.
2026 Edition: The Trial of Jacques Cœur
For this new creation, Les Baladins du Comté de Taillebourg present the final installment of their trilogy. The show is set against the backdrop of the famous trial of Jacques Cœur, the King's treasurer, arrested in Taillebourg in 1451. Through the intertwined destinies of Harald and Landry — two childhood friends who became enemies across centuries —, the troupe explores themes of justice, vengeance, and redemption, blending judicial intrigue, time travel, and a mysterious quest.
The show, lasting approximately 90 minutes, is performed outdoors in the exceptional setting of the Taillebourg castle park, a medieval fortress perched on its rocky spur overlooking the Charente. Dynamic staging, period costumes, and meticulous visual effects appeal to audiences of all ages.
Sites en Scène Label
For the second consecutive year, the show is labeled Sites en Scène by the Département de la Charente-Maritime, which recognizes the region's summer heritage events. A dinner option is available on site before the performance, as well as free parallel activities.
Programme Les Baladins du Comté 2026
From Thursday, July 23 to Monday, July 27, 2026, five evenings of performances.
- From 2:00 PM — Free activities: Roman historical reenactment (1st-2nd centuries) with encampment, parade, and presentation of legionnaires' way of life.
- In the evening — Dinner option available on site (dinner + show package) before the performance.
- 10:15 PM — Grand historical night show "The Trial of Jacques Cœur" (approx. 90 min), in the castle park.
Highlights Les Baladins du Comté 2026
- Final installment of the trilogy centered on the trial of Jacques Cœur (1451)
- Open-air night show in the medieval castle park
- Labeled Sites en Scène by the Département de la Charente-Maritime
- Dinner + show package and free daytime activities
Prices Les Baladins du Comté 2026
Practical information — Les Baladins du Comté
Practical Information
Location
Taillebourg Castle Park, overlooking the Charente
Access
- Taillebourg is located 20 km southeast of Saintes
- Free parking near the site
- Access via the D127
Prices
- Adult price: approximately €12-15
- Reduced child price: €8-10
- Dinner menu by reservation: €15
- Free entertainment before the show
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Parc du Château de Taillebourg
Parc du Château, 17350 Taillebourg, 17350 Taillebourg