The Mediévale de Brie-Comte-Robert marked its 27th edition this Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, under a brilliant autumn sun that drew the crowds. For two days, the town center of this Seine-et-Marne commune (77), located about thirty kilometers southeast of Paris, played host to street performances, traveling troupes and artisans, with entirely free access. We were on site to bring back photos and video.
Presented as France’s second-largest medieval festival after Provins, La Médiévale drew a large crowd once again. Families, groups of friends and costumed regulars crowded the streets of the historic town center for the entire weekend.
The municipality had announced a festive edition, centered on joy and sharing. The program lived up to that aim, prioritizing music, street theatre, and performances accessible to children.
The château de Brie-Comte-Robert, a fortress erected at the end of the 12th century, remained the centerpiece of the event. Its ramparts provide the festival with a backdrop year after year, an asset few medieval happenings in Île-de-France can match.
The 2026 program brought together several companies performing in squares and along the streets: burlesque theatre, storytelling, juggling and music. One show was presented in French and in French Sign Language (LSF). A spectacular festive parade was also on the lineup.
A second part of the program relied on wandering performances that moved from one street to another throughout the day. Here is the complete list of itinerant companies:
Alongside the performances, artisans, encampments, and stalls showcased the trades and know-how of days gone by, a facet that has been part of the festival's identity since its beginnings.
The festival unfolded in the town center, around the castle and Festival Square. The city had made all parking free and arranged complimentary shuttle buses, fitted with wheelchair ramps, for the entire weekend. A bike parking area was also set up at Place du Lavoir.
A zone reserved for people with disabilities had been laid out at Place des Fêtes, at the entrance to the arena. The dates for the next edition will be announced on the Brie-Comte-Robert town website and on the Medieval’s Facebook page. Without a car, the town is served by bus through the Île-de-France Mobilités network.
Free, accessible, and designed for all ages, the Médiévale de Brie-Comte-Robert remains one of Île-de-France's most popular medieval fairs. It caters to families, history enthusiasts, and curious visitors seeking a refreshing excursion near Paris.
A note for next year: the festival attracts large crowds, especially when the weather is nice. Plan to arrive early, opt for peripheral parking and shuttle buses, and wear shoes that handle the cobblestones. For families with young children, a baby carrier can make moving through the crowd easier.
To discover more events of this kind, check out our guide to the 2026 medieval festivals and medieval castles in Île-de-France, as well as our piece on the medieval festival of La Houssaye-en-Brie, a more intimate historical re-enactment camp in Seine-et-Marne. Other outing ideas in the department are gathered in our guide on what to do in Seine-et-Marne.
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Location
Chateau de Brie-Comte-Robert
Brie-Comte-Robert
77170 Brie Comte Robert
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Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.briecomterobert.fr
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Opening hours: Saturday: 10am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 7pm
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