Edition 2025
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Medieval Festival of Mortemer Abbey
Lisors — Eure (27)
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14 Aug 2025
— 15 Aug 2025
Edition
2025
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — Medieval Mortemer
The 28th edition of the Medieval Festival of Mortemer Abbey was held on August 14th and 15th, 2025, in Lisors, bringing together reenactment groups, medieval musicians, and artisans for equestrian tournaments, combat, and participatory dances in the first Cistercian abbey of Normandy.
28th Edition - August 2025
The 28th Medieval Festival of Mortemer Abbey was held on August 14th and 15th, 2025, in Lisors, continuing this summer tradition that attracts thousands of medieval history enthusiasts each year to the Lyons forest.
Reenactment groups presented spectacular equestrian tournaments, ground combat, and weapon demonstrations. Music groups accompanied the medieval dances in which the public enthusiastically participated. The craft market and medieval food stalls completed this historical immersion in an exceptional heritage setting.
Programme
2025 Program
- Equestrian tournaments: jousts and horsemanship
- Ground combat: melees, sword duels
- Participatory medieval dances with the public
- Medieval music throughout both days
- Costume rental for children and adults
- Craft market: jewelry, pottery, leather goods, illuminations
- Medieval catering
Highlights
- 28th edition of this historic medieval festival
- Spectacular equestrian tournaments
- Participatory medieval dances
- Exceptional setting of the Lyons forest