Medieval Festival of Rouffignac
Medieval festival with equestrian shows, tournaments, and an artisan market at the Equiloisirs site in Rouffignac, in Périgord noir
About Medievales of Rouffignac
The Rouffignac Medieval Festival, also known as the Médiévales de Rouffignac, is a festive and family-friendly event that takes place every spring in Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, in the heart of Périgord noir in Dordogne. Over a weekend in April, the Equiloisirs site transforms into a medieval city with equestrian shows, knight tournaments, an artisan market, a medieval tavern, games for children and adults, a mini-farm, and pony rides. Medieval meals by reservation complete this immersion into the Middle Ages.
Périgord noir in the colors of the Middle Ages
Every spring, Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac dons its medieval attire to host the Médiévales de Rouffignac, organized by the Equiloisirs association on its site at the locality called Estreguil. This popular event transforms the premises into a true medieval city for an April weekend, with entertainment for the whole family.
Equestrian shows and tournaments
The highlight of the festival consists of the equestrian shows and knight tournaments that punctuate the two days. Armored riders clash in spectacular jousts before an enthralled audience. Continuous medieval entertainment — combat, weapon demonstrations, knighting ceremony — completes the program.
An artisan market and family entertainment
An artisan market offers objects made using ancestral techniques: leather, wood, wrought iron, medieval jewelry. Children can enjoy a mini-farm, pony rides, and adapted medieval games. The medieval tavern offers food and drinks throughout the day, and medieval meals are available by reservation on Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime.
Medievales of Rouffignac — edition 2026
The Rouffignac Medieval Festival was held on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Equiloisirs site, in Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, in Périgord noir. The program included: equestrian shows, knight tournaments, weapon demonstrations, an artisan market, a medieval tavern, a mini-farm, pony rides, and games for the whole family.
2026 Edition — April 18 and 19
The 2026 edition of the Rouffignac Medieval Festival took place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Equiloisirs site (locality Estreguil), in Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac. Organized by the Equiloisirs association, the event offered two days of medieval entertainment for all ages.
Equestrian Shows and Tournaments
The weekend was enlivened by equestrian shows, knight tournaments, and weapon demonstrations, including a knighting ceremony and a grand tournament at the end of the day on Sunday.
Artisan Market and Family Entertainment
Visitors could also enjoy an artisan market, a medieval tavern serving food and drinks, a mini-farm, pony rides, and medieval games. Medieval meals were available by reservation (Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime).
Programme Medievales of Rouffignac 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026
- 10:45 AM — Weapon demonstration
- 11:30 AM — Pages and apprentices initiation
- 12:30 PM — Medieval meal (by reservation)
- 2:00 PM — Weapon demonstration
- 3:00 PM — Knights' training
- 4:00 PM — Weapon demonstration
- 5:00 PM — Jester's games
- 5:30 PM — Knighting ceremony
- 6:00 PM — Grand chivalry tournament
Throughout the day: equestrian shows, artisan market, tavern, mini-farm, pony rides, and games. Medieval meals also available on Saturday evening by reservation.
Highlights Medievales of Rouffignac 2026
- Equestrian shows and grand chivalry tournament
- Weapon demonstrations and knighting ceremony
- Artisan market and medieval tavern
- Mini-farm, pony rides, and games for children
Prices Medievales of Rouffignac 2026
Practical information — Medievales of Rouffignac
Practical Information
Access
The activities take place at the Equiloisirs site, at the locality called Estreguil, 24580 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac.
By car: Rouffignac is located about thirty kilometers southeast of Périgueux via the D32 and D6089.
Prices
Admission: €10. Medieval meals by reservation at 07 81 39 72 30 (Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime).
Contact
Association Equiloisirs — [email protected] — 07 81 39 72 30.
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Equiloisirs (lieu-dit Estreguil)
Equiloisirs, lieu-dit Estreguil, 24580 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac