Medieval Festival of Belvès
Medieval festival in one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France
About Medieval Belvès
The Medieval Festival of Belvès is a historical and festive event organized every summer in the medieval town of Belvès, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Knights, jugglers, troubadours, and artisans gather to transform the town into a true medieval village. The program includes equestrian shows, knightly combat, fire shows, jester processions, an artisan village, and a lively medieval banquet.
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Belvès, medieval town celebrating
Classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, the medieval town of Belvès offers an ideal setting for a medieval festival. Every summer, its alleys, squares, and ramparts transform into a true Middle Ages village, animated by historical reenactment groups.
A program rich in entertainment
The festival offers a complete program throughout the day:
- Knightly shows: combat on horseback and on foot, demonstrations of weapons and armor.
- Performing arts: jugglers, acrobats, fire-eaters, stilt walker processions, medieval music and dances.
- Artisan village: costume makers, blacksmiths, potters, calligraphers, and other ancestral crafts.
- Medieval banquet: a lively meal in the spirit of medieval feasts.
Games and entertainment for everyone
Games for adults and children are offered throughout the day, inviting the public to actively participate in the festival. Entertainment begins at 10 am and continues until late in the evening with fire shows.
Medieval Belvès — edition 2026
The Medieval Festival of Belvès returns in August 2026 in the medieval town for another day of historical celebration.
Medieval Festival of Belvès 2026
The Medieval Festival of Belvès will return in August 2026. Tourist office: 05 53 29 10 20.
Prices Medieval Belvès 2026
Practical information — Medieval Belvès
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Access
The festival takes place in the medieval town of Belvès (24170), in Périgord Noir.
- By car: From Sarlat, about 30 minutes via the D710. From Bergerac, about 1 hour.
Prices
Access to entertainment often free. Medieval banquet upon reservation.
Contact
- Tourist office: 05 53 29 10 20
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Where does it take place — Medieval Belvès
Cité médiévale de Belvès
Cité médiévale, 24170 Belvès