Rodemack Medieval City Festival
The biggest medieval festival in Moselle in the small town of character
2026
About Rodemack Medieval Festival
Rodemack Medieval Festival — edition 2026
Prices Rodemack Medieval Festival 2026
PRESALE (from May 8 to June 26, 2026):
- 1 day: 10 €
- Weekend pass: 15 €
ON SITE (June 27 12h → June 28 18h):
- 1 day full price: 12 €
- Weekend pass full price: 20 €
- Reduced price (costumed visitors, students, disabled person accompanied): 6 € per day / 12 € for the weekend pass
Free for children under 12.
Rodemack Medieval Festival — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 27 June to 28 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Rodemack Medieval Festival
Access
Rodemack is located north of Moselle, on the Luxembourg border, in the canton of Cattenom.
- By car: From Thionville (15 km), follow the D57 towards Rodemack. From Metz (35 km), take the A31 towards Luxembourg then exit Hettange-Grande/Rodemack. From Luxembourg (20 km), Mondorff border then D57. Free parking areas are set up around the village with special signage during the festival. Expect significant crowds and arrive early, especially on Sunday.
- By bus: Shuttles are organized from Thionville during the event (depending on the editions). Inquire with the local transport network.
- From Luxembourg: Rodemack is very easily accessible from Luxembourg (20 km from the border). Many Luxembourgish visitors attend the medieval festival.
Location
The entire fortified village of Rodemack, within the medieval ramparts. Entry is through the main fortified gate. The medieval market, shows, and entertainment are spread throughout the village's streets, squares, and courtyards. The tour of the village takes about 1 to 2 hours, more if you stop at each stall and show.
Opening Hours
Saturday: from 1 PM to midnight. The medieval costume ball is held on Saturday evening from 9 PM in the castle courtyard. Sunday: from 10 AM to 6 PM. Shows and entertainment run continuously throughout the day on various stages and areas of the village.
Prices
Admission is paid. Prices include access to all entertainment, shows, and the medieval market. Reduced rates for children. Free for very young children. Exact prices are announced each year on the association's website and social media, generally a few weeks before the event.
Food and Drink
Medieval food stalls are set up in the village: suckling pig, wood-fired bread, hypocras (spiced medieval wine), old-fashioned pastries, and other specialties. Drink stands offer hot and cold beverages.
Practical Tips
The village of Rodemack is paved and sloped: wear comfortable shoes. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume to fully immerse themselves in the medieval atmosphere. Sun protection recommended in good weather (late June). No ATMs in the village: bring cash or check if stalls accept card payments.
Contact
Association des Amis des Vieilles Pierres pour la sauvegarde de Rodemack
Website: avp-rodemack.fr
Facebook: @rodemack
Instagram: @avp_rodemack
The Little Carcassonne of Lorraine in Celebration
Rodemack, classified among the Petites Cités de Caractère (Small Towns of Character), is a fortified medieval village located on the Luxembourg border, a few kilometers from Thionville. Its ramparts, towers, castle, and cobblestone streets form an exceptional natural backdrop for the largest medieval festival in Moselle. For over 40 years, the Rodemack Cité Médiévale en Fête event has transformed the entire village into a true medieval encampment.
A Weekend Out of Time
The Medieval Market
In the heart of the village, a vast medieval market brings together artisans, blacksmiths, potters, weavers, illuminators, and other ancient trades. Visitors can discover ancestral skills, purchase artisanal objects, and taste dishes inspired by medieval cuisine: hypocras, suckling pig, wood-fired bread, and old-fashioned pastries.
Shows and Entertainment
The streets and squares of Rodemack come alive with street shows: jugglers, fire-eaters, troubadours, acrobats, and storytellers take over the city. Knight fights in armor, ancient fencing demonstrations, and equestrian jousts offer a striking spectacle. On Saturday evening, a medieval ball invites costumed visitors to dance to the sounds of ancient music.
Workshops and Discoveries
Participatory workshops allow young and old to try their hand at calligraphy, pottery, archery, or coat of arms creation. Reconstructed camps present daily life in the Middle Ages, with their tents, weapons, and period utensils.
A Remarkable Heritage Setting
The village of Rodemack offers an exceptional heritage setting for this event. Its 12th-century ramparts, fortified gate, watchtowers, and medieval gardens provide an authentic backdrop that immerses visitors in a truly medieval atmosphere. The festival allows for a lively and fun discovery of this heritage.
A Family and Popular Event
Organized by the Association des Amis des Vieilles Pierres pour la sauvegarde de Rodemack (Association of Friends of Old Stones for the preservation of Rodemack), the medieval festival is above all a family event that attracts several thousand visitors each year. Whether costumed or not, participants are invited to share a timeless moment of conviviality, in a spirit of popular celebration and historical discovery.
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