Medieval

The Endesumar Medieval Festival 2026 in Yvelines promises a journey back in time

The Endesumar Medieval Festival is returning on September 12 and 13, 2026, at Château de Rangiport in Gargenville, Yvelines. This Viking and medieval celebration, organized by the Le Clan d'Ivar association, offers an immersive experience into the world of Scandinavian warriors from the 9th to the 11th centuries.

Viking Festival and Medieval Market await you in Val d'Oise

The Val-d'Oise region will host a Viking festival on March 7 and 8, 2026, in Fosses. The event features a medieval market, a Viking combat tournament, and historic crafts at the Cathy Fleury gymnasium. Admission is free, inviting visitors to step back in time for a weekend of history and festivities.

The Medieval Fair of Provins 2026: Dates and Program

The Medieval Festival of Provins is making an eagerly anticipated return on June 13 and 14, 2026, in the historic medieval city of Provins, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For its 41st edition, troubadours, street performers, and artisans will welcome visitors for a timeless journey through the heart of Seine-et-Marne.

This medieval festival and craft market in the Val d'Oise promises fire shows and free entertainment.

The VauréYule medieval festival returns to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal in the Val-d'Oise on December 6 and 7, 2025. On the program for this 7th edition: fire shows, combat, a 100% artisanal medieval market, and open workshops. How about stepping back in time?

Foire Saint-Matthieu 2025: fireworks, funfair and Brazilian village in Houdan (78)

For centuries, the town of Houdan in the Yvelines region of France has organized a lively fair to mark Saint-Matthieu's Day. For the 955th edition, from September 26 to 28, visitors can enjoy a funfair, fireworks and a village of craftsmen.

A medieval marathon from the castle of Blandy-les-Tours to the ramparts of Provins (77)

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, run the all-new Seine-et-Marne Medieval Marathon, between Blandy-lès-Tours and Provins, for nearly 42 kilometers through villages straight out of the Middle Ages!

Guided tours of the ruins of Saint-Maur Abbey (94)

In the town of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés lies a little gem, an ancient abbey founded in 639, of which only the ruins remain today, and which can be admired on guided tours organized by the Société d'histoire et d'archéologie de Saint-Maur.

The Medieval Festival of Nogent-sur-Marne: knight fights and falconry show

If you can't make it to Provins to attend the largest medieval festival in France, enjoy the one in Nogent-sur-Marne with knights' fights and a falconry show, on May 13 and 14, 2023!

Houdan, medieval town and historical walk in Yvelines

Just a Navigo ride away from Paris, in the Yvelines department, you'll discover the medieval town of Houdan, with its surprisingly well-preserved medieval remains, including a keep, ramparts and old inns.

Au Temps des Remparts show in Provins

The world of chivalry will hold no secrets for you thanks to the Au Temps des Remparts show, to be seen from April 15 to July 2, 2019 in Provins.