Oyez, oyez! Looking to step back in time for a day in the heart of the Ile-de-France region? Good news for lovers of the Middle Ages: the Ile-de-France region abounds in old castles and towns with a medieval atmosphere, which have preserved their old monuments and offer a timeless ambience. The Médiévales de Provins is the best-known medieval festival, but there are many other events throughout the year, including banquets, dances and workshops where you can learn the skills of yesteryear.
And throughout the rest of the year, you can visit superb fortified villages, which have preserved numerous vestiges of the period, in varying degrees of condition, but always fascinating to discover for their history. From grand family mansions to ancient royal residences, explore centuries-old secrets and medieval architecture on historic walks through the region.
Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine, re-enactment weekends at the Château de la Madeleine 2024
Les rendez-vous de la Madeleine are back from these April 27 and 28, 2024. Head for the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, where we invite you to relive medieval life, free of charge, over 4 lively weekends from late April to October. [Read more]
Knights' tournaments, shows and period costumes for the Dourdan Medieval Festival (91)
The Fête Médiévale de Dourdan, a not-to-be-missed event in southern Essonne, returns on June 1 and 2, 2024 for two days of entertainment on the theme of the Middle Ages. Embark on a two-day journey to the heart of the Middle Ages! [Read more]
Les Historiques de Villarceaux 2024: costumed parade and free historical re-enactment at the château
The Château de Villarceaux, in the Val-d'Oise département of France, will be taking you back to the time of the Renaissance, on the weekend of Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2, 2024. Ready to step back in time? [Read more]
Immerse yourself in the life of the great lords of the Middle Ages at the Fête médiévale de Montlhéry (91)
The town of Montlhéry, famous for its fortified castle and imposing Tower, high above the village, organizes a weekend of events, shows and markets every year... in September. [Read more]
Les Médiévales de Provins 2024, France's largest medieval festival
The medieval town of Provins, a Unesco World Heritage Site for over 10 years, will once again be the scene of one of Europe's biggest medieval festivals, for a weekend on June 1 and 2, 2024. [Read more]
Les Seigneuriales, the great medieval festival at Château de Blandy-les-Tours (77)
In May 2024, the Château de Blandy-les-Tours, in the Seine-et-Marne département of France, is organizing another edition of its Seigneuriales, a major medieval festival unique in the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a Medieval Treasure in Ile-de-France
Available all year round, the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a medieval jewel in the Ile-de-France region, invites you to immerse yourself in history. [Read more]
Château de Pierrefonds, the medieval castle reinvented under Napoleon III
In the heart of the Oise region, the Château de Pierrefonds, 80 km from Paris, stands like an open history book on the pages of the Middle Ages, rewritten by the imagination of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc under Napoleon III. This monument, a blend of medieval past and architectural fantasy, offers an immersive experience through its majestic halls, impressive towers and mysterious crypts. We take you on a journey of discovery... [Read more]
Blandy-les-Tours castle, a timeless medieval monument in Seine-et-Marne
The little-known Château de Blandy-les-Tours has a rich heritage that has spanned history, wars and centuries. A true medieval fortress that has been preserved to the present day, it is one of the most impressive castles in the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
8 superb medieval villages to discover around Paris
Discover medieval villages near Paris? It's entirely possible. The heritage-rich Île-de-France region offers historic escapades that take us back in time. Here's a selection of 8 gems that we've loved, and that we invite you to discover. [Read more]
Fascinated by the Middle Ages? We'll take you on a journey through medieval Paris, discovering the city's historic monuments. From Notre-Dame to the Jean Sans Peur Tower and the Hôtel de Cluny, we'll be revealing just a few of the capital's medieval relics. [Read more]
8 superb medieval villages to discover around Paris
Discovering Paris in the Middle Ages: monuments and relics from medieval times
