Expertise a style of medieval life within the lush inexperienced countryside of Azincourt in northern France.
On one fateful day, 25 October 1415, a well-known battle between the military of the English King Henry V and the French King, commanded by Constable Charles d’Albret – gave start to a legend. The fierce preventing ended with a powerful victory for the English who had much less males and have been exhausted from an extended March. The countryside round Agincourt ran crimson with the blood of the useless and the wounded.
The day is honoured nonetheless in France. The Agincourt 1415 centre is surrounded by the fields the place the good battle passed off. The museum tells the historical past of the battle with revolutionary shows, video, and artefacts. It additionally reveals what life was like for folks within the 15th century, what they ate, how they dressed and what they believed in. It’s an awesome go to for the entire household (learn extra in regards to the museum, the battle and the legends that it spawned).
The centre additionally holds year-round occasions from workshops and exhibitions, to candlelit visits and banquets plus reveals. And in July 2023 they may host a grand medieval fete after an absence of 5 years!
The Agincourt Medieval Fete
Two days of medieval mayhem await at Agincourt in mid-July. You possibly can anticipate an thrilling equestrian event and an enchanting demonstration of how the aristocratic troopers ready for battle of their heavy armour, in addition to a present of medieval artillery, delicacies and extra.
On each days the occasion culminates with a ‘battle’ – a re-enactment of that fateful day and its horrible battle performed out by volunteers and actors in costume.
And sure the English are welcome! The medieval fete is a novel occasion and just like the museum, not solely honours a historic battle and produce medieval historical past to life but in addition celebrates Franco-British friendship.
When: 10.30 – 17.30 15 and 16 July 2023
The place: Azincourt Museum, Azinourt
Discover out extra: azincourt1415.com
