Le départ en croisade à Echiré

Hear ye, hear ye, brave visitors! For one day, the castle opens its doors to you for a lively and exciting immersion into the medieval world of the 12th and 13th centuries!
Come and admire fearsome weapons and gleaming helms, chainmail, and helmets up close, just like true knights—young and old alike are welcome to join in! Discover the secrets of the forge, fire, and candles with our candlemaker, watch toolmaking, and learn the art of haubergerie.
Explore daily life in the Middle Ages: hygiene, the role of women, the amazing medical care of the time, and knowledge from the East—spices, science, technology, and forgotten recipes!
Learn about medieval games, the rules of war and siege strategies with our poliorcetics demonstrations.