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Sunday 18 September 2022, 15:00Passed
Conditions
€4.50 for those over 12 years of age.
September 2022
Sunday 18
15:00 - 19:00
7 to 99 years old

Château de Mauvezin

20 rue du château, 65130 Mauvezin
  • Hautes-Pyrénées
  • Occitanie

Enjoy a medieval afternoon at the castle!

Discover several medieval animations ranging from the fitting of armor to the demonstration of crossbow shooting.
Sunday 18 September 2022, 15:00Passed
Conditions
€4.50 for those over 12 years of age.
©Château de Mauvezin

Discover several medieval animations ranging from the fitting of armor to the demonstration of crossbow shooting.

The castle of Mauvezin offers medieval animations such as the camp of life in the Middle Ages, or the demonstration of the manufacture of armour and accessories in mesh cottes by a haubergier who will make you participate in this activity.
You can also try costumes and pieces of armor, but you can also try crossbow shooting and discover archery.
This day will continue on the exhibition and explanation of the different weapons and armor, on weaving, spinning and braiding, the work of leather, then an initiation to combat and demonstrations.

Types d'événement
Spectacle / Lecture
Thème 2022
Patrimoine durable
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Conditions de participation
Tarif préférentiel

About the location

Château de Mauvezin
20 rue du château, 65130 Mauvezin
  • Hautes-Pyrénées
  • Occitanie
The castle belongs to the Escòla Gaston-Fébus, a feliran society for the preservation of the Gascon language, founded in 1896\. Interesting medieval military architecture. Exceptional strategic site, with a round path from which one enjoys a magnificent view of the Baronnies and the Pyrenees. In the courtyard, models of medieval war machines. Dungeon erected by Gaston Phébus at the end of the fourteenth century, in which are exposed weapons (copies) of the Middle Ages and the results of excavations carried out in the castle and the surroundings. In the basement, the cellar where the food was stored. Video on the history of the castle, exhibition on the Occitan language. Medieval and traditional music, medieval shows with troubadours, jugglers and entertainers on Sundays and holidays in the summer, in the afternoon. All year round, themed days are organized for the benefit of school children with guided tours adapted to the level of the schools as well as educational workshops (music an
Tags
Château, hôtel urbain, palais, manoir, Lieu de spectacles, sports et loisirs, Musée de France, Monument historique
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