Fête médiévale Château fort de Bouillon, attraction incontournable en Ardenne

The Medieval Festival of Bouillon

A weekend to travel back in time

Every year in August, experience the excitement of festivities from the past!

Can you hear the distant drums and the clashing of swords...

You catch the sweet scent of a good feast tickling your nostrils...

You can already feel the softness of fabrics and animal skins under your fingers...

Knights, artisans, fire breathers, troubadours, falconers, and minstrels have come together for two days during the 37th Medieval Festival of Bouillon organized by the Royal Tourist Information Office of Bouillon.

On the weekend of August 10th & 11th, 2024, join us for this grand and marvelous journey through time!

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The Medieval Festival of Bouillon, an event not to be missed!

Medieval Festival 2024

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Medieval markets

Discover the treasures of the Middle Ages with dozens of artisans setting up their stalls to offer you hypocras, mead, leather goods, jewelry, medieval costumes, and much more. The stalls will be spread over 4 locations: the castle esplanade, the Sépulcrines esplanade, Quai des Remparts and near the Cordemois bridge (Pont de la Poulie).

Town Animations

On Saturday and Sunday, starting at 2:00 PM, different medieval groups will animate the streets of Bouillon. On Saturday, a parade will start at 3:30 PM from the Cordemois bridge (Pont de la Poulie) to the sound of minstrels accompanying knights, men-at-arms, Vikings, and other historical figures. Saturday evening will be filled with mini-concerts at the "Poulie," in the Grand’Rue, and on the Sépulcrines Esplanade, followed by a fire show in the Sépulcrines Park.

Medieval Camp

As every year, the "Champs Lévêque" and "Ile de Calay" locations will host a medieval camp. Come and discover ten centuries of history with nobles, knights, artisans, and peasants. Attend international medieval battles and real jousting tournaments.

Castle

Discover a living castle as it was in the Middle Ages! A medieval village will be set up with its artisans and soldiers. Explore the castle's rooms, dressed and animated by medieval specialists, meet medieval groups, and perhaps witness a melee of fighters defending the place. Also, enjoy falconry shows and numerous musical performances.

Special for Children

Children can have fun with various activities: little pages' school, pony rides, storytellers, magician, puppets, and many other activities.

Where ?

Throughout the town of Bouillon!
Champs Lévêque and Ile de Calay
On the site of the Sepulcrines
Esplanade of the castle
Bouillon Castle
Rue des Remparts

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When ?

On August 10th & 11th, 2024
From 10:30 AM in the town
From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the castle (Last entry at 7:15 PM)

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Prices

The animations in town, the medieval camp, and the medieval markets are free.
The "Medieval Pass" allows you to access exclusive shows and concerts for €20 per adult and senior | €15 per child and student | Free for children under 4 years old.

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The Médiéval Pass

The Holy Grail for enthusiasts of medieval festivals!

The "Medieval Pass" priced at €20 per adult/senior, €15 per child/student, and free for children under 4 years old, will grant you access to the festivities, animations, and the nighttime show "L’Odyssée de Lumière" taking place within the castle grounds. It will also allow you to attend the nighttime mini-concerts at "La Poulie," visit the Ducal Museum with its medieval space, and to access the brand-new attraction located in a former Sepulcrines convent, 'Bouillon Medieval Experience,' a virtual immersion into the epic of the Crusades and Knights in the 11th century (New in 2024 ! )."

On the day of your visit, to collect your pre-booked and paid "Medieval Pass," please go to the Bouillon Castle! The last "Medieval Pass" will be issued no later than 45 minutes before the closing time!

Saturday, August 10th: Last collection time at 7:15 PM

Sunday, August 11th: Last collection time at 5:45 PM

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