8th Medieval Fair: a day in the 13th century, at the time of Chancellor Guérin

Les figurants de l'Histoire et Cité d'Antan invite you to the 8th Senlis Medieval Fair.

Chancellor Guérin was one of the great figures of the reign of Philip Augustus. Consecrated bishop of Senlis 800 years ago, this churchman and wise chancellor switched from the crozier to the sword and took part in the victory at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214, thus affirming the Capetian Monarchy. Senlis, a royal city steeped in history, celebrates Chancellor Guérin by retracing life in the 13th century through its Medieval Fair.
The encampments on display in the grounds of the Château Royal are based on meticulous reconstructions carried out by troops carefully selected by the associations. Every detail is based on detailed research, combining archival studies and experimental archaeology. There's no room here for knights in trainers and princesses in triskel bracelets, and some participants even go so far as to dye their own clothes, using medieval recipes. This is what sets the Senlis fair apart from a simple festival dedicated to the Middle Ages.

IN THE GROUNDS OF THE CHÂTEAU
Artisans and demonstrations of traditional crafts:
Blacksmith's workshop, stained-glass window making, demonstrations of weapons of war, potters, writers, travelling storytellers, calligraphers, woollen work, historic glassware, knives, stones, jewellery, soap-making, children's articles.

Gastronomic and old-fashioned market :
Medieval dishes, pastries and beverages, sweets and nougats, fruit jellies, jams, honey and herbal teas, cheeses, charcuterie, olives, spices, hyprocras...

On-site catering at lunchtime and on Saturday evening,
Medieval music and dance,
Continuous workshops for children,
Demonstrations of war machines: Trébuchet, catapult and bombard, on Saturday at 11am, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm, on Sunday at 10.30am, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm,
Armoured combat re-enactments: Saturday at 2.45pm & 4.45pm Sunday at 2.45pm & 4.45pm.

IN THE KING'S GARDEN
Goat school,
Educational farm,
Lapinodrome,

IN THE CITY CENTRE
Medieval parade leaving from the Parc du Château Royal on Saturday at 8.30pm,

ON THE CATHEDRAL SQUARE AND FORECOURT
Market