Agenda

Beings which are half man, half beast from the great popular pagan festivals

These story-carriers tell tales in which the listener is the hero.

A jester and his five tormentors, inspired by the paintings of Bosch.

Benevolent, curious elfin characters.

An itinerant pirate ship and drums.

Fairy-like creatures of the forest

Traditional Norman songs and dances with hurdy-gurdy accompaniment

Time : 30 min

An original and authentic mixture of early music.

Time : 40 min

Powerful bagpipes and furious tambourines take us on a journey into the culture of South-West France and lead the Tanoura dancer into an incredible sequence of circular movements.

Time : 40min

A journey to the heart of the Middle Ages with a completely wacky brigade.

Time : 30 min

Festive melodies mixing sweetness and energy which could easily get you in the mood to dance! 

Time : 30 min

Amazing feats with bagpipes, diabolos and balancing assorted objects.

Time : 30 min

Where Balkan music meets Arab-Andalucian -  the passion and energy of these nine performers is infectious.

Time : 30min

Wooden toys and team games for all ages.

Demonstrations of minting with a hammer and woodcut printing.

Clothes-making and explanations of how people dressed in medieval times.

Two haberdashers tell humorous stories of their adventures on the Silk Road and the Spice Route.

Three merchants will exhibit their sumptuous wares and tell stories about their travels around the world.

A village, including a stall with stringed instruments, an art workshop, an embroiderer and a wood turner, will settle into the courtyard. To the sound of the hurdy-gurdy, its inhabitants will stop work from time to time to dance and chat with visitors.

Trade is above all money, a hitter will beat the room among the many artisans still animate the medieval market around the cathedral.

Master craftsmen and journeymen demonstrate their ancient skills in aspects of building: blacksmiths, stone cutters, sculptors, carpenters….

A model of the eastern part of Bayeux Castle as it was in the 13^th century will be presented, together with a medieval mound and its lower bailey (at a scale of 1/72).

Trollball is a full-scale role-playing game, a mixture of rugby and fencing. By Les Bayeunains association

Just like the tars of old, adults and children* can have a go at climbing the magnificent rigging of a three-master. All aboard! By La Compagnie Les Accros

*Aged 5 and upwards

During the weekend, the medieval book fair is an opportunity to meet the authors who highlight the medieval in their works. Whether they study mythology, the modern world or culinary world, all participate in the activities offered under the tent of the book fair...

Visitors are immersed in the day-to-day life of civilians and soldiers in a 15^th century town, from urban housing conditions to food, hygiene, the written word (calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts) and different trades (cloth-making, minting coins…). By Les Regrattiers d'histoire

For the Vikings, boats were an essential means of transport whether for fishing, transporting livestock, trading or raids. A sailing boat (Gisle) with equipment used for fishing and trading will be on display. By Leita At Bardagi