Discovery of a forge in the framework of medieval animations

Name: Descubrimiento de una fragua en el marco de animaciones medievales
Start: 2022-09-17T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Château de Duras

Come and discover the workings of a forge thanks to demonstrations that will allow you to understand this know-how.

17 i 18 septiembre 2022Passed

@Au temps des Légendes

Come and discover the workings of a forge thanks to demonstrations that will allow you to understand this know-how.

The medieval camp consists of several echopppes that will transport you to the heart of the Middle Ages and its legends:
Forge: Demonstration on a medieval replica and realization of everyday objects.
Excalibur: The bravest will put their bravery to the test by trying to extract Excalibur from his rock, they will take an oath to put on a knight’s tabard and by becoming herald of arms they will discover the art of heraldism.

Games of address and memory, from 6 years
Sherwood: The most fearless will go to the forest to join the outlaws of Sherwood in the company of Robin Hood, they will show their ability to archery, their dexterity to get out of the castle of Prince John and their skill to capture the sheriff.
Skill games and archery, from 6 years
Forgotten Items: Help Robin Hood to return to each craftsman the objects that the sheriff stole from them! By sharing anecdotes, learn about the use of many forgotten and unusual objects that are presented to you.
Playful game to discover real old objects and their usefulness.
Bestiary: Cat, wolf, owl, fox… At first sight, common animals, but what about the dragon or the werewolf? Discover the medieval bestiary and discover the superstitions of the animals that will cross our path.
Playful game to differentiate between real or fantastic animals.
The fabulous herbarium: What ailments did our ancestors suffer from? In the Middle Ages plants were the main provider of remedies. Will you be able to recognize these «simple» by relying only on your sense of smell or cross the forest without pitfalls...
Olfactory plant recognition workshop, game of reflection.

About the location

Château de Duras

Place du château, 47120 Duras

Lot-et-Garonne
Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Dominating the valley of Dropt, the Castle of Duras is a place steeped in history. From the castrum of the XIIth century in the pleasure house of the XVIIIth century, be allowed take by the architecture of places and by the animated history(story) of the Lords de Duras. The first castle was built in 1137 on a rocky spur by Guillaume Amanieu viscount of Besaume, of Benauges and of Gabardan. At the beginning of the XIVth fellow(sly customer) de Goth inherit of Lasted, brother of the first French, merciful V pope, he benefits then from some pontifical money(silver) to transform his castle into an impregnable fortress. By a marriage with Arnaud de Durfort, Marquèse de Goth brings as a dowry the seigniory of Duras and this is the way(that's how) the family of Durfort becomes Durfort-Duras and possèdera the Castle until 1819\. Located in a strategical territorial area during the Hundred Years' War Durfort knew how to get out while the going is good to the liking of alliances(wedding rings) and of financial benefits, this afternoon(sometimes) with France this afternoon(sometimes) with England. The end of war in Castillon the Battle would have been able to inaugurate a peace area, that's not the case! Durfort in the XVIth century joins the Protestant party opposing so the king of France who will not leave this infamy to pass: Blaise de Montluc besieges the Castle in 1562\. The proven family decides then to return into the row(rank) and in compensation obtains count's title, this is the way(that's how) history(story) is made in Lasted. Their ascent will not stop there: count then marquess and finally by favour of Louis XIV, in 1689, duke and peer of France. After centuries of conflicts and wars on its lands the Castle, from XVIITH - XVIIITH knows profound architectural upheavals, it becomes so a splendid aristocratic villa decorated with gardens: gardens of enjoyment(approval) and garden of utility. Partly destroyed in French Revolution and used(worn out) by time(weather), the Castle is finally acquired(finally bought back) by the inhabitants of the municipality at the end of 1960s during an auction. After forty years of restoration(catering) it is an inescapable(major) during your passage in the region.