Les Journees Medievales au Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette
Medieval festival in the heart of the Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette
About Medievales de Villebois-Lavalette
The Journees Medievales au Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette are organized each summer by the association Les Amis du Chateau et du Patrimoine de Villebois-Lavalette, within the walls of the castle, a listed historic monument. For two weekends in August, the 11th-century castle is transformed into a real medieval village with theatrical tours, weapons and armor workshops, calligraphy, heraldry, an immersive experience, period crafts, and a nighttime show called Legendes, presented by the Estocade company.
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A journey back in time at the Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette
Each summer, the Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette, an 11th-century fortress classified as a historic monument, opens its doors for two weekends of exceptional medieval festivities. Organized by the association Les Amis du Chateau et du Patrimoine de Villebois-Lavalette, these days immerse young and old in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, in the heart of a site overlooking the Charente valley and countryside.
Medieval entertainment for the whole family
The Journees Medievales program includes theatrical tours of the castle, educational workshops on weapons and armor, heraldry, and calligraphy. An immersive experience allows visitors to discover daily life in the Middle Ages. Period craftspeople showcase their ancestral skills and offer continuous demonstrations.
The Legendes show by the Estocade company
The highlight of the event, the nighttime show Legendes, created and performed by the Estocade company, retraces the history of chivalry through legendary swords. This narrative and family-friendly show, presented in the evening, offers a magical experience in the exceptional setting of the illuminated castle. Performances take place on Friday and Saturday evenings of both weekends.
Medievales de Villebois-Lavalette — edition 2026
The 2026 Journees Medievales are announced for August at the Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette. The program includes theatrical tours, workshops, medieval crafts, and the Legendes show by the Estocade company.
Journees Medievales 2026
The Journees Medievales return in August 2026 to the Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette. As every year, the association Les Amis du Chateau et du Patrimoine offers a program rich in medieval entertainment: theatrical tours, weapons and armor, heraldry, calligraphy, immersive experience, and period crafts workshops.
The nighttime show Legendes by the Estocade company will again be presented on Friday and Saturday evenings. Check the castle's website for the detailed program and reservations.
Highlights Medievales de Villebois-Lavalette 2026
- Medieval entertainment at the Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette
- Theatrical tours and workshops for the whole family
- Nighttime show Legendes by the Estocade company
Prices Medievales de Villebois-Lavalette 2026
Practical information — Medievales de Villebois-Lavalette
Access
The Journees Medievales take place at the Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette, 16320 Villebois-Lavalette, in Charente (Nouvelle-Aquitaine).
- By car : From Angouleme (25 km), take the D939 south then the D16. From Perigueux (50 km), take the D939 north.
- Parking : Free parking at the foot of the castle and in the village.
Opening Hours
- Afternoon : 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (activities and workshops)
- Evening : Legendes show at 9:30 PM (Fridays and Saturdays)
Prices
Day ticket: adults and children. Evening show by reservation (tickets online on the Estocade company's website or on-site).
Contact
- Organizer : Les Amis du Chateau et du Patrimoine de Villebois-Lavalette
- Phone : 05 45 62 28 44 / 06 87 70 05 78
- Email : [email protected]
- Website : www.chateaudevilleboislavalette.com
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Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette
Chateau de Villebois-Lavalette, 16320 Villebois-Lavalette