Medieval guided tour

Name: Medieval guided tour
Start: 2023-09-16T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Château de Crussol

The exceptional site of Crussol Castle participates in the European Heritage Days. This year, we will focus in particular on the way in which life in the Châte was organized…

16 and 17 September 2023Passed

Conditions

Limited number of people per group - Remember to book and do not forget to bring appropriate shoes.

Registration

04 75 81 00 51 sitedecrussol@rhone-crussol.fr

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The exceptional site of the castle of Crussol participates in the European Heritage Days. This year, we will focus on how life at Crussol Castle was organized at the height of its history in the 13th century.
During the guided tours, we will make you discover (or rediscover) the life of the inhabitants of Crussol: from the entrance of the villette to the seigneurial residence.
The troop of the knights of Crussol will also offer thematic workshops: medieval cuisine, herbalism, wool work, calligraphy, chandellerie, basketry will be presented on this occasion.
Animations will punctuate the weekend with introductions to the use of the sword, knight fights, …
Guided tours on both days:

in the morning : 10.30 to 12.00
in the afternoon : 14h00 to 15h30/ 15h30 to 17h00/ 17h00 to 18h30
Remember to book and don’t forget to bring appropriate shoes.
Group: limited number of people
Parking: limited number of spaces
Pedestrian: possible access by the city of Saint-Péray in 15 minutes.

About the location

Château de Crussol

Chemin de Beauregard, 07130 Saint-Peray, Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Ardèche
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The castle is perched on its crest in 354 metres in heights, dominating the 115 metres in heights of the plain of the Rhône. It is difficult to get to. His(Her,Its) almost impassable slopes explain besides the successive activities(occupations) of the hill since for a very long time as manifest it certain vestiges. The Xth century certifies the construction of the castle at the beginning of feudal period. He was there to protect, to prevail, to resist, to rob, this afternoon(sometimes) eagle's nest, mark or asylum. Free access all year long, listed in 100 more beautiful strolls of France, 5 stars to the green guide Michelin (3 in the site 2 in the ruins of the castle), listed(classified) site of exception for its flora by European project "Natura 2000", listed(classified) in 1927 in the historical monument, Crussol from the top of its cliff, to contemplate by the population for more than 800 years, inescapable(major) lighthouse(headlight) of the valley of the Rhône. A construction site(work) of restoration(catering) was set up to save the fortress of the ruins. You will find a building(ship) of welcome(reception) with an exhibition(exposure) on the history(story) of the site there.