Medieval Festival of Giat
Medieval festival on the Giat castle mound
About Medievales de Giat
The Giat Castle Mound, a Historic Site
The Giat castle mound is a fortified site from the 11th century located in the Combrailles region, northwest of Puy-de-Dôme. This artificial hill, a remnant of an old motte-and-bailey castle, offers an authentic and evocative setting for medieval festivals. Overlooking the village of Giat, it is an ideal location for recreating medieval life and battles.
A Weekend of Medieval Festivities
The Medieval Festival of Giat unfolds over a full weekend. On Saturday evening, festivities begin at 7 PM with an animated medieval banquet: appetizer platters, drinks, juggling shows, fire-eaters, medieval dances with the ARCADIA company (branles and dances), period music, and a grand fire show with flaming props, fire fans, and live music. Saturday evening is free entry.
Medieval Market and Sunday Shows
On Sunday, the site opens at 10 AM with a medieval market and a recreated encampment. The day is filled with equestrian tournaments, juggling and interactive theater performances, historical musical parades between shows, and permanent activities: medieval giant games, archery, and a tavern. Renowned companies provide the shows throughout the day.
The Soup of the Beggars
A popular tradition of the festival, the "soup of the beggars" is offered free to the public on Sunday evening, in a spirit of medieval sharing and conviviality. Fast food is also available throughout Sunday.
Medievales de Giat — edition 2026
2026 Edition — July 11th and 12th
The Medieval Festival of Giat returns on July 11th and 12th, 2026 on the castle mound. The program will include the traditional medieval banquet on Saturday evening with a fire show and dances, followed on Sunday by a medieval market, equestrian tournaments, interactive theater, and permanent activities. The "soup of the beggars" will be offered on Sunday evening.
Programme Medievales de Giat 2026
Provisional Program
Saturday, July 11th
- 7 PM: Opening, animated banquet
- Fire shows, medieval dances, and music
- Free entry
Sunday, July 12th
- 10 AM: Opening of the market and encampment
- Equestrian tournaments, juggling, interactive theater
- Permanent activities: games, archery, tavern
- "Soup of the beggars" offered at the end of the day
Highlights Medievales de Giat 2026
To remember for 2026
- Dates: July 11th and 12th, 2026
- Medieval banquet Saturday evening (free)
- Market, tournaments, and shows on Sunday
- "Soup of the beggars" offered
Prices Medievales de Giat 2026
Practical information — Medievales de Giat
Practical Information
Location
Motte castrale, 63620 Giat.
Access
- By car: Giat is located 60 km northwest of Clermont-Ferrand, accessible via the D941. Parking nearby.
Opening Hours
Saturday from 7 PM (free entry). Sunday from 10 AM until dusk.
Prices
- Saturday evening: free entry
- Sunday: €8 (full price), €5 (ages 10-15), free for under 10s
Contact
- Phone: 04 73 21 70 05
- Website: medievalesdegiat.sitew.com
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Motte castrale de Giat
Motte castrale, 63620 Giat