Anne, la Bretagne en héritage
Towards the end of the 15th century, as the Duchy of Brittany resists pressure from the King of France, Duke Francis II is determined to leave Brittany to his daughter Anne as her inheritance.
Gathered in Rennes, the Breton parliamentarians swear an oath: Anne will be the rightful heiress, whatever the King of France and his regent, Anne of Beaujeu, may think.
In 1487, like many strongholds of the Breton Marches, the castle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier is seized by the French army, which lays waste to towns and countryside alike.
Both sides gather their allies. On 28 July 1488, the two armies clash in a bloody battle. On the moor of La Rencontre, 6,000 Breton and allied soldiers lose their lives. On the French side, 1,500 soldiers are reported killed.
The Duke of Brittany dies a month later, leaving his daughter Anne, only 11 years old, a greatly weakened duchy. Courted by many princes of Europe, she is ultimately forced to marry King Charles VIII. She has to live far from her beloved Brittany, and fate strikes cruelly: none of her pregnancies gives her an heir.
After Charles VIII’s accidental death, she becomes Queen of France a second time by marrying Louis XII. In the summer of 1505, she decides to travel across her Duchy. It is during this Tro Breizh, her tour of Brittany, that she discovers the devotion of her people.
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4 days
free medieval festivities
During the four days of the show, come and wander through the 15th century in a festive atmosphere where every detail is both entertainment and an immersive experience in the Middle Ages.
From 5 pm on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, and from 2 pm on Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6.
Artisan stalls
In the heart of our Medieval Festival on July 5 and 6, come and meet passionate artisans, always happy and proud to share their craftsmanship: leatherworking, pottery, costumes, jewelry, etc. And of course, some tasty treats…
On July 3 and 4, local creators and producers will join the medieval stalls at our night markets.
Activities
Combat demonstrations will allow you to experience the intensity of sword fighting. We will explain the techniques of medieval soldiers. Experienced archers will invite you to try your hand at shooting a few arrows if you fancy so. Musicians and troubadours will enchant your stroll around the stalls and encourage you to join in the festive dances of Brittany.
Unless, of course, you prefer the entertaining farces performed by our actors.
Free Fest-noz (traditional Breton dance) every evening from 8 pm.
Catering
4 different food stands for all tastes
- Traditional galette with sausage and chips
- Chicken with chips
- Fish & chips
- Vegetarian meals
And of course, several taverns to quench your thirst!
