Medieval Festival of Allègre
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Edition 2025 — Alègre Médiéval
The 33rd edition of Alègre Médiéval took place on Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th, 2025, in the heart of the village of Allègre, a Petite Cité de Caractère in Haute-Loire. The program included: medieval encampments, knight fights, street shows with the troupes Les Goliards, La Garde du Cerf Ailé, L'Auberge des Poissards, Les Aboyeurs, ILC-La Cité, La Corne Percée, Vitae Genus, and L'Orientissime Jean Dubois. Saturday began with a cannon firing at 11 AM, followed by activities from 2 PM to midnight, a grand medieval banquet at 7 PM, a fire show, and a period ball in the evening. On Sunday, festivities ran from 10 AM to 7 PM. The artisan and medieval market animated the village throughout the weekend.
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33rd Edition - Alègre Médiéval 2025
The 33rd edition of the Fêtes Médiévales d'Allègre was held on July 19th and 20th, 2025, in the exceptional setting of the village of Allègre, at the foot of the castle ruins and the historic Potence.
Featured Troupes
This edition welcomed numerous medieval companies:
- Les Goliards: Medieval music and entertainment.
- La Garde du Cerf Ailé: Fights and reenactments.
- L'Auberge des Poissards: Shows and tavern.
- Les Aboyeurs: Street entertainment.
- ILC-La Cité: Camp life and demonstrations.
- La Corne Percée: Medieval music.
- Vitae Genus: Historical reenactment.
- L'Orientissime Jean Dubois: Show and storytelling.
Highlights
Opening by cannon fire on Saturday at 11 AM, followed by two days of activities: fights, music, dances, street shows, archery, calligraphy, basket weaving, blacksmithing, cannon firings, and trebuchet candy throws. The grand medieval banquet on Saturday evening at 7 PM brought guests together for the traditional Puy sausage and lentils, followed by a fire show and a period ball. The artisan and medieval market offered period objects and flavors throughout the weekend. Conferences on the theme of fear in the Middle Ages were presented by the Association des Amis d'Allègre.
Highlights
Key Figures for the 2025 Edition
- 33rd Edition
- Dates: Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th, 2025
- 8 medieval troupes and companies
- Free activities over two days
- Grand Medieval Banquet on Saturday evening
- Fire show and period ball
- Artisan and Medieval Market
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Where does it take place — Alègre Médiéval
Village d'Allègre et vestiges du château
Place du Marchédial, 43270 Allègre