The Renaissance at the Château de Vincennes, the historical event of the Easter weekend

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on April 1st, 2023 at 06:00 p.m.
Theatrical performances, court dances, reenactment of a medieval camp, armored battles, culinary demonstrations, so many fun activities organized by the Château de Vincennes, from April 8 to 10, for a 100% historical event!

Would you like to go back in time for a weekend? Head for the Renaissance, at the Château de Vincennes, to discover the life of the Valois at the time, thanks to numerous surprising and entertaining activities, from April 8 to 10, 2023. During this historical Easter weekend, you will be able to attend armor combat demonstrations, dance shows and theatrical performances, with your family!

During the whole weekend, immersive workshops will allow children and adults to discover the Renaissance cuisine, but also the weapons, armors and ancient games practiced then. Thanks to the association"Cléry raconte", you will be able to reconstruct the daily life of those who lived at the Château de Vincennes, from King François I to his grandson Henri III. Aimed at both history buffs and the curious, the event also features an exceptional theatrical performance.

Much Ado About Nothingis one of William Shakespeare's most famous comedies. During the"April Shakespeare" festival in Vincennes, you will have the opportunity to discover excerpts of this play performed in English by the students of the International Theatre School of Fontainebleau!

The program of the weekend

  • 10:30 am : no weapons (demonstration of knight fights)
  • 10:30 am: play tour - music & dance in the Renaissance
  • 11:30 am : performance of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (in English)
  • 12:00 pm : Renaissance dances
  • 3pm : performance of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare (in English)
  • 3:30 pm : Renaissance dances
  • 4:30 pm : initiation to medieval dances
  • 4:30 pm: workshop " apprentice artist in the Renaissance
  • 5:00 pm : initiation to weapons, armors and fights

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From April 8th, 2023 to April 10th, 2023

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    Location

    Avenue de Paris
    94300 Vincennes

    Accessibility info

    Prices
    Tarif réduit: €7.5
    Adultes: €9.5

    Official website
    www.chateau-de-vincennes.fr

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