Medieval Festival of Allègre

33rd Edition - Alègre Médiéval 2025

The 33rd edition of the Fêtes Médiévales d'Allègre was held on July 19th and 20th, 2025, in the exceptional setting of the village of Allègre, at the foot of the castle ruins and the historic Potence.

Featured Troupes

This edition welcomed numerous medieval companies:

• Les Goliards: Medieval music and entertainment.
• La Garde du Cerf Ailé: Fights and reenactments.
• L'Auberge des Poissards: Shows and tavern.
• Les Aboyeurs: Street entertainment.
• ILC-La Cité: Camp life and demonstrations.
• La Corne Percée: Medieval music.
• Vitae Genus: Historical reenactment.
• L'Orientissime Jean Dubois: Show and storytelling.

Highlights

Opening by cannon fire on Saturday at 11 AM, followed by two days of activities: fights, music, dances, street shows, archery, calligraphy, basket weaving, blacksmithing, cannon firings, and trebuchet candy throws. The grand medieval banquet on Saturday evening at 7 PM brought guests together for the traditional Puy sausage and lentils, followed by a fire show and a period ball. The artisan and medieval market offered period objects and flavors throughout the weekend. Conferences on the theme of fear in the Middle Ages were presented by the Association des Amis d'Allègre.