La Bataille de Castillon
The greatest historical show in Aquitaine
2026
About Bataille de Castillon
Bataille de Castillon — edition 2026
The Battle of Castillon returns in summer 2026 to the Domaine de Castegens site, in Belvès-de-Castillon (Gironde), for a new season of its grand nocturnal historical show. On a 7-hectare stage area, over 600 volunteers and a cavalry of 40 horses bring to life the Battle of Castillon of 1453, the last confrontation of the Hundred Years' War. 14 performances are scheduled from July 16 to August 15, 2026.
The Battle of Castillon 2026 — the greatest historical show in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Every summer, at the foot of Castegens castle in Belvès-de-Castillon (33350), the Castillon 1453 association stages one of the largest historical re-enactments in France. The show brings to life the Battle of Castillon of July 17, 1453, which ended the Hundred Years' War and sealed the attachment of Guyenne to the Kingdom of France.
On a 7-hectare stage area, over 600 volunteer actors and extras, a cavalry of 40 horses, stunt performers, image projections, cannon fire, and pyrotechnic effects create a medieval fresco lasting approximately 1h30, directed by Eric Le Collen.
Before the show, the Aliénor Village opens from 6:30 PM: free entertainment and games for children, artisan stalls, conferences, catering, and wine tastings from the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The show begins at nightfall, around 10 PM.
Highlights Bataille de Castillon 2026
- 14 performances from July 16 to August 15, 2026
- Over 600 volunteers and 40 horses on a 7-hectare stage area
- Re-enactment of the Battle of Castillon of 1453, end of the Hundred Years' War
- Stunts, cavalry, cannon fire, and pyrotechnic effects — show lasting approximately 1h30
- Aliénor Village open from 6:30 PM (entertainment, artisans, catering, tastings)
Programme Bataille de Castillon 2026
2026 Performances (start at nightfall, around 10 PM)
July: Thursday 16, Saturday 18, Thursday 23, Friday 24, Saturday 25, Thursday 30, Friday 31 July
August: Saturday 1, Thursday 6, Friday 7, Saturday 8, Thursday 13, Friday 14, Saturday 15 August
Aliénor Village and entertainment open from 6:30 PM. Detailed dates and times on the official website batailledecastillon.com.
Prices Bataille de Castillon 2026
Free for children under 5
Show + park package: 38 € adult / 25 € child
Aliénor Village open from 6:30 PM, show at nightfall (around 10 PM)
Online ticketing: batailledecastillon.com/billetterie
Practical information — Bataille de Castillon
Access
Battle Site, Belvès-de-Castillon (33350). 60 km east of Bordeaux via the D936. Free parking on site.
Prices
Seated tickets from €15 to €30 depending on the category. Booking recommended.
Schedules
Aliénor Park open from 4 PM to 9 PM. Show at 10 PM. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from mid-July to mid-August.
Contact
Official website: www.batailledecastillon.com — Tel.: 05 57 40 14 53
La Bataille de Castillon, History brought to life
La Bataille de Castillon is a grandiose historical show that reenacts the battle of 1453, a decisive event that ended the Hundred Years' War and English domination in Aquitaine. Performed every summer on the very site of the battle, in Belvès-de-Castillon, this show is the largest in Aquitaine.
600 volunteers and 40 horsemen
Over 600 volunteers and 40 horsemen participate in this epic historical reenactment, under the direction of director Éric Le Collen. The battle scenes, cavalry charges, and pyrotechnic effects create a spectacle of striking realism.
The Aliénor Medieval Park
Before the show, visitors can explore the Aliénor Park, a reconstructed medieval village with artisans, entertainment, and medieval catering. The park opens at 4 PM for complete immersion in the medieval world.
An epic night show
The show takes place at dusk, starting at 10 PM, using the fading natural light and pyrotechnic effects to create a dramatic and immersive atmosphere.
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Bataille de Castillon in brief
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