Itinérance Médiévale en Vallée du Dropt

A Unique and Traveling Medieval Festival

The Itinérance Médiévale en Vallée du Dropt is a nomadic festival that travels through the Dropt valley each summer, a river crossing three departments in the Southwest: Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne, and Gironde. Created in 2001, this original festival is distinguished by its traveling format, taking place over about ten days in August across about ten communes spread along a linear route of approximately one hundred kilometers. The objective is to highlight the valley's most beautiful heritage sites and introduce them to the public through quality shows, games, workshops, and medieval banquets.

Eymet, a Périgord Bastide at the Heart of the Festival

In Eymet, a bastide founded in the 13th century in Dordogne, the festival offers a rich program of medieval activities. The medieval camp is set up with craft workshops and combat demonstrations. Visitors can attend falconry shows, medieval music performances, juggling acts, and street theater, participate in games for adults and children, try archery, and discover a medieval market animated by artisans.

Activities for the Whole Family

The festival offers activities suitable for all ages: knighthood courses for children on ponies, dungeon rappelling for the more adventurous, and stilt walkers and fire eaters to amaze both young and old. In the evening, a lively banquet followed by a fire show extends the celebration in a festive and friendly atmosphere. The medieval tavern offers food and drinks throughout the day.

Medieval Heritage Showcased

The Itinérance Médiévale contributes to the promotion of the built heritage of the Dropt valley—castles, bastides, Romanesque and fortified churches—by transforming these historical sites into living stages for the duration of the festival. The event is supported by local tourist offices and participating communes, as part of a cultural and tourism promotion initiative for the region.