Medieval Festival La Roche à Foucauld
Grand medieval festival at the foot of the Château de La Rochefoucauld, jewel of Angoumois
About La Roche à Foucauld
Two days of medieval festivities
The Medieval Festival La Roche à Foucauld takes over the Château de La Rochefoucauld and its surroundings every summer for a weekend of large-scale historical reenactment. Organized by the association Les Rupificaldiens since 2011, this medieval festival has become one of the most popular events in Charente, attracting over 13,000 spectators during the 2025 edition.
Shows, chivalry, and falconry
The festival program offers a rich panel of medieval entertainment: knightly jousts, falconry demonstrations, sword fights, axe throwing, juggling shows, and fire-breathers. The lord of La Roche and his court parade through the town streets in a grand costumed procession, accompanied by musicians, troupes of acrobats, and horsemen. A medieval market of artisans offers period objects, weapons, and costumes.
Pyrotechnic show and medieval feast
On Saturday evening, the festival culminates with a medieval feast (reservations required), followed by a fire show and a grand pyrotechnic show. In 2025, the company Zoolians presented *Arcanes*, an original pyrotechnic show, followed by fireworks. On Sunday, entertainment resumes with a medieval roast suckling pig meal and continuous shows until the late afternoon.
The Château de La Rochefoucauld, a historic setting
The Château de La Rochefoucauld, nicknamed the "Jewel of Angoumois," is one of the most beautiful castles in Charente. A combined pass "medieval festival + castle visit" allows visitors to discover this historic monument at a preferential rate during the festival weekend.
La Roche à Foucauld — edition 2026
15th edition of the La Roche à Foucauld Medieval Festival, on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the foot of the Château de La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois (Charente). Two days of historical re-enactment: knight encampment, equestrian jousts, falconry, medieval market, demonstrations of ancient crafts and, on Saturday evening, a banquet, fire show, and pyrotechnic illumination of the castle.
The 15th La Roche à Foucauld Medieval Festival
Organized by the association Les Rupificaldiens, the La Roche à Foucauld Medieval Festival returns for its 15th edition on July 18 and 19, 2026, within the exceptional setting of the Château de La Rochefoucauld and its park. After a 2025 edition that attracted over 13,000 visitors, this anniversary edition offers an immersion into the medieval era for all ages, with continuous entertainment throughout the weekend.
Shows and entertainment
On the program: knight encampment and reconstruction of a fort, equestrian jousts and knight tournaments with the new chivalric show by the Drakonia company, falconry demonstration with Vol en Scène, a Viking troupe, as well as numerous shows combining theatre, juggling, medieval dances and music. The site also hosts a large medieval market, demonstrations of ancient crafts (pottery, illumination, stone carving, blacksmithing, weaving, calligraphy…), ancient games, introductions to archery, crossbow, and axe throwing, as well as children's activities.
Saturday evening
Saturday evening is highlighted by a medieval banquet (spit-roasted pig, by reservation), followed by a fire show and “Arcanes”, a pyrotechnic show by the Zoolians company, concluded by a fireworks display at the foot of the castle.
On-site catering
Catering available throughout the event: medieval spit-roasted pig meal (by reservation), fast food, drinks, crepes, and ice cream.
Programme La Roche à Foucauld 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — from 12 PM to 11 PM
- Medieval market, knight encampment, and fort reconstruction
- Demonstrations of ancient crafts (pottery, illumination, stone carving, blacksmithing, weaving, calligraphy…)
- Ancient games, introductions to archery, crossbow, and axe throwing
- Equestrian jousts and tournaments — new chivalric show by the Drakonia company
- Falconry demonstration (Vol en Scène) and Viking troupe
- Continuous shows: theatre, juggling, medieval dances, and music
- Evening: medieval spit-roasted pig banquet (by reservation, 250 places)
- Fire show followed by “Arcanes”, a pyrotechnic show (Zoolians company) concluded by a fireworks display
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — from 10 AM to 7 PM
- Entertainment, games, medieval market, and continuous shows
- Equestrian jousts, falconry, and company shows
- Medieval spit-roasted pig meal (by reservation)
Prices La Roche à Foucauld 2026
Practical information — La Roche à Foucauld
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place in the town center of La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois, at the foot of the castle.
- By car: La Rochefoucauld is located 22 km northeast of Angoulême, via the D941. Free parking.
- By train: SNCF station of Angoulême (22 km away), then bus or taxi.
Opening Hours
- Saturday: 12 PM to 11 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM to 7 PM
Prices
- Park entrance: 5 euros per day
- Free: children under 10 years old
- Combined pass: medieval festival + castle visit (reduced rate)
Contact
- Website: larocheafoucauld.fr
- Ticketing: HelloAsso
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Where does it take place — La Roche à Foucauld
Château de La Rochefoucauld et centre-ville
Centre-ville, 16110 La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois