Village of Pastel and History, Montgeard was created in the year of our Lord 1317 at the request of the King of France, Philippe V Le Long. The bastide, flourishing and prospering thanks to pastel trade quickly becomes a center of settlement which continues to attract new inhabitants. Today, the village attracts many visitors, day trippers and passing tourists. In 2017 the Montgeardins celebrated 700 years of the creation of their village. After the great success of a first medieval day in 2022, the second “Fiera” (medieval festival) Montgeardine will take place on August 24, 2024, at the initiative of theMon Jardin association !
Saturday August 24 in Montgeard
Between historical conferences and fun fencing, the fiera will welcome young and old in a medieval atmosphere to rediscover our past and benefit from the imaginative enthusiasm around this era.
Many live shows are on the program: fire shows, equestrian demonstrations, medieval fights, as well as concerts. To make the fun last, the village will be lively all day long with stands and activities, offering, among other things, introductions to calligraphy and role-playing games with a medieval fantasy theme.
Program
From opening at 10:00 a.m.
- Start of the festivities with the opening of the medieval market.
- Demonstrations of behourds (medieval fights) by guard of Roussillon
- Musical strolls by troubadours,
- Acrobatics and shows fire eaters by Astaria Caravan.
- Throw of viking ax
- Fun fencing
- Role play game, life-size games and board games in wood.
11:00 a.m.: Conference “Of plants and men”
Since the dawn of time, men have made pacts with plants! Whether they are nourishing, utilitarian, medicinal, or magical, they have accompanied human societies in their evolution.
What remains of this original pact where the spirit of herbs joined that of traditional picking?
Conference hosted by Patrick Canal.
12:00 p.m.: Artillery show by the King’s Artillery
The King's Artillery is above all an astonishing and explosive spectacle!
The King's Master Artillery transports spectators to discover the beginnings of modern artillery. The components of the black powder, the various projectiles used, as well as the weapons used will no longer hold any secrets for the public who will participate actively throughout the performance.
Humor, pedagogy and knowledge combine in an explosive cocktail, a real fireworks display of good humor to spice up your historical celebrations.
12:30 p.m.: Medieval banquet
Aperitif:
Pickles (pickles, zucchini, cauliflower)
Entrance :
Cold soup accompanied by gingerbread toast
Flat :
Roasted ham (beer, mustard, honey and spices) with vegetables
Dessert:
Apple pie
Coffee / Tea
Prices:
- 12 years and over: €20
- 4 to 12 years old: € 15
- Under 4: free
Reservations:
- By phone: +06 21 67 32 69 XNUMX (french speakers)
- By internet on Helloasso
14:30 p.m.: Artillery show by the King’s Artillery
15:00 p.m.: Conference “Poisons and goat moor, the witches of Mirepoix”
The trial of Aelips de Levis mixes politics (Hundred Years' War and links with Catalonia) and the genesis of the witch hunt. The Sabbath stricto sensu was “created” from scratch around 1420 in the region, between the Basque Country and Val d'Aran, or even Carcassès. It was a great police investigation and a trial full of twists and turns which took place before the Parliament of Toulouse.
Conference hosted by Nicolas Ghersi, former doctoral student at Paris I and associate professor of history at Castelnaudary.
16:00 p.m.: Harp concert in the Church by Ronya
Musician since her childhood, Ronya begins by playing the flute, guitar and piano.
Born into a Christian family, Ronya left for an internship in a monastery at the age of fourteen. From this precious time, she keeps a memory of sacred songs, and the wish to share them with others. From this wish was born her current set: an interpretation of the songs of Hildegard of Bingen.
Developing her voice during lyrical singing lessons, she wishes to professionalize as a singer. At the age of twenty-two she found the perfect instrument to accompany her in the Celtic harp.
Since 2018 she has worked at the Arize Music School as a teacher of harp, singing and musical awareness. Experiencing and sharing music is such a precious and wonderful gift.
17:00 p.m.: Artillery show by the King’s Artillery
19:00 p.m.: Porter & Stout Concert
Porter and Stout is the name of two dark, strong and intoxicating beers. It's also the music of Irish pubs in winter, when the bodies are smoking and the beer is cold. It's banjo, vocals, guitars and percussion. It's finally the ancestral songs of Irish Pubs, covers of Celtic rock groups and traditional tunes played with A LOT of energy. If you want it to look like Lowry's pub rather than a plastic Temple Bar, get Porter & Stout.
The Irish-Polish duo has visited a number of pubs and beer cellars in France and Switzerland since 2018. If there is dark beer there is a chance of finding Porter & Stout.
21:00 p.m.: Equestrian show of the Zakar Riders
Hey, oh, good people! Take a seat, listen, travel…
To the sound of hooves, the clashes of steel and swords, through the medieval and fantastic stories of the 13th century, let yourself be carried away by the magic of the shows of the Zakar Riders.
From the depths of Occitania, knights, acrobats, monks, peasants and musicians offer you scenes, parades, tournaments, epic juggling, dressage, sword fights in an epic and chivalrous atmosphere.
22:15 p.m.: Oriental dance show and fire manipulation by Asteria Caravane
Asterìa Karâvan is a performance company, but also a life-size play group that places immersion and theater at the center of its appearances and performances.
Founded in the Occitan region in 2015, the troupe travels the roads of France to participate in fun and fantastic events, bringing a clever touch of popular education and promoting street arts. Under a Berber marquee called “caïdale”, the artists and acrobats looking like travelers out of time receive their guests in a tea room. But it is not rare that at the bend of one of the carpets we come across a djinn, dancing warriors, magicians of the game or even wandering bards who together give this place the appearance of a haven of tranquility and peace. festive oasis.
23:00 p.m.: Concert by the Compagnie du Gras Jambon
“Different, Powerful, Unique! “
This is how the medieval/folk-inspired music group could be described: The Companions of Fat Ham.
The musicians, from diverse musical backgrounds, bring with them numerous influences which, by mixing, created the company and gave this group this sound, this passion, this power and this very particular and personal presence which still defines them and always. They thus dusted off in their own way medieval and traditional music from the four corners of Europe and beyond.
1:00 a.m.: Closing of the Fiera
The Mon Jardin association
My garden is a 1901 law association which brings together enthusiasts of medieval culture and fantasy.
The association organizes life-size role-playing games and medieval festivals, offering an immersive experience in historical, magical and folkloric worlds.
