Saturday, June 10, the village of Saint Léon invites you to the Middle Ages to admire knights, dancers, musicians and jugglers... On the program for this timeless day, shows, music, feasts and many surprises!
Convenience above all
It is in the heart of the small village of St. Leon home to this new medieval event in Lauragais. At the initiative of the association Atomic Circus, who gives his time and energy to make this day a beautiful moment.
A dynamic and versatile team has put together a festive and family program for you. She has surrounded herself with seasoned and recognized professionals in historical events. Troupes of artists and talented musicians will be present to make the show throughout the day. All the ingredients are there to make this day unforgettable!
Did you know?
Like many villages in Lauragais, the village of St. Leon experienced its share of misfortunes in the Middle Ages due to religious wars very destructive that have affected our region.
Conclusion Saint-Jacques church, burnt down in 1579, then demolished three times in 27 years is a perfect example.
The manes of Evol, it's going to joust!
This company consists of 9 multi-talented artists and their 4 proud steeds.
Let yourself be carried away by their overflowing passion for the medieval world and discover their original stories, brought to life by equestrian stunts, live music and pyrotechnic prowess !
The merry troop is not at its first attempt, and has already dragged its escafignons (medieval shoes) in some of the most famous festivals in the region: the Medieval ones of Cordes-Sur-Ciel, Montaner, Grand Pic-Saint-Loup and many others...
Grand tournament of chivalry at 16:30 p.m.
The Evol Mane Troupe will represent its show "The good, the bad and the Tostan".
You will appreciate this theatrical tournament combining skill tests on horseback, aerobatics and demonstrations of choreographed fights.
Fees : €10 / per adult; 5€ / child from 6 to 18 years old
Jehan Serien, the storyteller with a thousand adventures
He is sometimes called Pascal Carbon, sometimes Le P'tit Pascal, Lancelot Du Seaux but also most often Jehan Serien... And he travels through the centuries! Prehistory, Antiquity, 17rd, 18rd century, and of course in the Middle Ages. This multi-faceted character immerses the audience in a fantastic world, that of fairies, elves, goblins, garden gnomes and magicians.
You will surely come across him in the streets of Saint-Léon, narrating his knightly fights or his fairy tales. You can call it Jehan, the elf or storyteller, or Lancelot du Seaux, the valiant knight.
Several representations:
- From 14 p.m. to 16 p.m.: Show “Le preux chevalier”
- At 18 p.m.: Storyteller elf
The company of the ferret d'or and its medieval camp
This is the story of a band of medieval enthusiasts who decided to combine their efforts and their know-how to bring medieval culture up to date. Beyond the stories of castles and kings, these merry men especially want to share moments of play and conviviality around the habits, customs, and popular creative hobbies of the time.
The association will establish its camp in Saint-Léon and will introduce young and old to their historical games, the art of the coat of arms (heraldry) and their herbalism.
Meet all day at the medieval camp
Mefia't, make way for music
How about adding a little power? The Mefia't group arrives with its speakers and its subwoofer to water just enough! When the wild women begin to tame their flames and interfere in the crowd to make it dance. The Mefia't concert is not rock, but it's not far!
Free concert & fire show from 21 p.m.
And also …
- Un medieval market with many artisans and wine producers
- Un bagpiper
- Un parade of medieval costumes
at table !
Several choices will be available to the public for dining:
- Kurtas and their brioches cooked on a spit
- Luna kitchen and their special menu for medieval
- The pancake moment and their Breton pancakes
- cooking agency and their world cuisines on the go
Ask for the program!
- 10:30 a.m.: Start of the medieval market, medieval camp and free entertainment, free access all day
- 12:15 p.m.: Bagpiper
- 14:00 p.m. to 16:00 p.m.: Show “Le preux chevalier”
- 15:30 p.m.: Costume parade
- 16:30 p.m.: Chivalry tournaments
- 18:00 p.m.: Elf storyteller Jehan Serien
- 18:30 p.m.: Commemoration
- 18:45 p.m.: Aperitif offered by the town hall
- 19:00 p.m.: Bagpiper
- 21:30 p.m.: Concert and fire show (free)
