Medieval Festival of Belvès

Medieval festival in one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France

Belvès — Dordogne (24)
Heritage History Medieval
Medieval Festival of Belvès
Edition
2026
Medieval Belvès

About Medieval Belvès

The Medieval Festival of Belvès is a historical and festive event organized every summer in the medieval town of Belvès, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Knights, jugglers, troubadours, and artisans gather to transform the town into a true medieval village. The program includes equestrian shows, knightly combat, fire shows, jester processions, an artisan village, and a lively medieval banquet.
Dates 09 Aug — 09 Aug 2026
Location Belvès (24)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.

Edition 2026

Medieval Belvès — edition 2026

The Medieval Festival of Belvès returns in August 2026 in the medieval town for another day of historical celebration.

Medieval Festival of Belvès 2026

The Medieval Festival of Belvès will return in August 2026. Tourist office: 05 53 29 10 20.

Prices Medieval Belvès 2026

Access to entertainment is free. Medieval banquet upon reservation.
Practical information

Practical information — Medieval Belvès

Practical information

Access

The festival takes place in the medieval town of Belvès (24170), in Périgord Noir.

  • By car: From Sarlat, about 30 minutes via the D710. From Bergerac, about 1 hour.

Prices

Access to entertainment often free. Medieval banquet upon reservation.

Contact

  • Tourist office: 05 53 29 10 20

Belvès, medieval town celebrating

Classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, the medieval town of Belvès offers an ideal setting for a medieval festival. Every summer, its alleys, squares, and ramparts transform into a true Middle Ages village, animated by historical reenactment groups.

A program rich in entertainment

The festival offers a complete program throughout the day:

  • Knightly shows: combat on horseback and on foot, demonstrations of weapons and armor.
  • Performing arts: jugglers, acrobats, fire-eaters, stilt walker processions, medieval music and dances.
  • Artisan village: costume makers, blacksmiths, potters, calligraphers, and other ancestral crafts.
  • Medieval banquet: a lively meal in the spirit of medieval feasts.

Games and entertainment for everyone

Games for adults and children are offered throughout the day, inviting the public to actively participate in the festival. Entertainment begins at 10 am and continues until late in the evening with fire shows.

Where does it take place — Medieval Belvès

Cité médiévale de Belvès
Cité médiévale, 24170 Belvès

Medieval Belvès in brief

Heritage History Medieval Historical Reenactment Family Art & Craft Trades Crafts Outdoor Dordogne

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Contact Medieval Belvès
Tel +33 5 53 29 10 20

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