Programme
From 1 to 9 April 2021 CANCELED
Guided tour and firing of a trebuchet (1h)
Attack! Guided tour on the theme of attacking a fortified castle that ends with a demonstration in firing a war machine (one-third scale model).
In French, from Thursday 1 to Friday 9 April
At 11:00 and 15:30
Costumed guided tour (30 min) NEW
Held outdoors, led by a guide in Medieval costume. An opportunity to step into the history of Castelnaud and to explore everyday life towards the end of the Middle Ages.
In French, from Saturday 3 to Monday 5 April
At 12:00, 14:30 and 16:30
From 10 April to 9 May 2021 CANCELED
Enquête médiévale NEW
In French, from Saturday 10 April to Monday 24 May
Guided tour and firing of a trebuchet (1h)
Attack! Guided tour on the theme of attacking a fortified castle that ends with a demonstration in firing a war machine (one-third scale model).
In French, from Saturday 10 April to Sunday 9 May
At 10:30, 12:00, 15:30 and 17:15
Blacksmith demonstration
A blacksmith works in the forge before the visitors’ eyes and reveals the secrets of metal and fire.
From Sunday 11 April to Friday 7 May (except Saturdays)
From 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00
Face to face with an arquebusier of the religious war
A costumed character presents the offensive and defensive equipment of an arquebusier.
In French, from Sunday 11 April to Sunday 9 May (except Fridays and Saturdays)
At 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00
Costumed guided tour (30 min) NEW
Held outdoors, led by a guide in Medieval costume. An opportunity to step into the history of Castelnaud and to explore everyday life towards the end of the Middle Ages.
In French, from Monday 12 April to Saturday 8 May (except Sundays and Wednesdays)
At 11:00, 14:30 and 16:30
From 19 May to 30 June 2021
Guided tour (30 min)
Attack! Guided tour on the theme of attacking a fortified castle.
In French, from Wednesday 9 May to Wednesday 30 June
From 1 July to 31 August 2021 – Summer holidays
Guided tour (30 mins)
Guided tour on the theme of attacking and defending a fortified castle.
In French, from Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August
Costumed guided tour (30 min) NEW
Held outdoors, led by a guide in Medieval costume. An opportunity to step into the history of Castelnaud and to explore everyday life towards the end of the Middle Ages.
In French, from Monday 5 July to Tuesday 31 August
Demonstration in firing a trebuchet
The most powerful of war machines in action… In order to not damage the château, the one used here is on a scale of 1:3!
From Monday 5 July to Tuesday 31 August (except Sundays)
From 10:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 18:30
Medieval show
A medieval-inspired farce performed by two actors who draw the public into their eccentricities!
In French, from Thursday 8 July to Friday 27 August (except Saturdays)
At 11:30, 12:30, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00
Blacksmith demonstration
A blacksmith works in the forge before the visitors’ eyes and reveals the secrets of metal and fire.
From Monday 12 July to Thursday 26 August (except Fridays and Saturdays)
From 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:30
From 1 September to 22 October 2021
Guided tour (45 mins)
Guided tour on the theme of attacking a fortified castle.
In French, at 11:15, 14:30 and 16:00
From 23 October to 8 November 2021 – Autumn holidays
Guided tour and firing of a trebuchet (1h)
Guided tour on the theme of attacking a fortified castle that ends with a demonstration in firing a war machine (one-third scale model).
In French, from Saturday 23 October to Sunday 7 November
At 10:30, 12:00 and 15:30
Blacksmith demonstration
A blacksmith works in the forge before the visitors’ eyes and reveals the secrets of metal and fire.
From Sunday 24 October to Friday 5 November (except Saturday 30 October)
From 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Costumed guided tour (30 min) NEW
Held outdoors, led by a guide in Medieval costume. An opportunity to step into the history of Castelnaud and to explore everyday life towards the end of the Middle Ages.
In French, from Monday 25 to Saturday 6 November (except Sundays and Wednesdays)
At 11:00, 14:30 and 16:30
Face to face with an arquebusier of the religious war
A costumed character presents the offensive and defensive equipment of an arquebusier.
From Monday 25 October to Sunday 7 November (except Fridays and Saturdays)
At 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00
From 8 to 14 November 2021 – Weekend of 11 November
Guided tour (45 mins)
Guided tour on the theme of attacking a fortified castle.
In French, from Monday 8 to Sunday 14 November
At 11:00 and 15:00
Elegance lessons by Claude de Cardaillac (30 min) NEW
Follow Claude de Cardillac, a 15th century lady from Castelnaud, highly preoccupied with renewing her wardrobe ! An opportunity to learn more about Medieval fashion, despite the religious morals of the era.
Guided tour in French held inside, led by a guide in costume interpretating a historical figure.
From Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 November
At 12:00 and 16:00
From 18 December 2021 to 2 January 2022 – Christmas holidays
Playmobil® exhibition NEW
New at Castelnaud ! The legendary Playmobil® have arrived at the Medieval Fortress ! Almost one thousand pieces are necessary to recreate the miniature battle and everyday life scenes : a castle attack, a tournament, a banquet, hunting, the market, cooking and crafts…
From Saturday 18 December 2021 to Sunday 2 January 2022
