Medieval party at the castle

Name: Medieval party at the castle
Start: 2023-09-16T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-16T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Château d'Aubusson

In 2023, we will combine festive event and valorization of the heritage of the city by organizing for the first time a medieval festival on the site of the remains of the castle of Aubusson....

Saturday 16 September 2023, 10:00Passed

Conditions

Free. Free entrance.

©comité des fêtes Aubusson

In 2023, we will combine a festive event and the valorization of the city’s heritage by organizing for the first time a medieval festival on the site of the remains of the castle of Aubusson.
This festival will host a medieval market but also shows. This festival as we mentioned will enhance the heritage of the city since we will benefit from the support of guide speakers who will have at heart to discover the history of Aubusson and its castle.

About the location

Château d'Aubusson

23200 Aubusson

Creuse
Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The ruins of the castle are commonly called «the chapter». The site of the chapter allows to have a beautiful view of the city of Aubusson. The castle was built between the 10th and 13th centuries by the Viscounts of Aubusson and was one of the most remarkable castle of the Middle Ages. The fortress was protected by an oval enclosure, five round towers and a drawbridge that spanned a wide ditch. By order of Richelieu, and in order to take away from the Huguenots any means of resistance, the castle was destroyed in 1632\. Its stones were used to build part of the houses of Aubusson as well as the bridge of the Terrade. Today, there is only one section of rectangular keep, the adjoining wall and the base of the 13th century square tower.