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Le Château de
Talmont Saint Hilaire
Place du Chateau, Talmont St.Hilaire
Tel. 02 51 90 27
43
Experience life in the middle ages in the Fortress of Richard the
Lion Heart.
The Kings Ransom, is an entertaining and instructive trail
exploring the castle and the world of the middle ages.
In Summer you can immerse
yourself in the medieval world, come see the Bear, King of beasts in the middle
ages. The
entertainment includes the ordeals of the young knights, crossbow shooting and
on Wednesdays the spectacle of knights on horseback, and the Knights of Richard
the Lion Heart, a magical summer evening pageant at the Château de Talmont which
is a spectacle of light and sound.
Richard the Lion Heart was born in
Oxford on the 8th September 1157, and at the age of 34 he married Beranger de
Navarre. In 1190 he went to the Crusades and while away his lands in Normandy
were captured by Phillip Auguste King of France. On his return he went to war
against Auguste and recaptured his lands.
He was made duke of Aquitane in
1168, Prince of Talmont in 1186 and King of England in 1189.
New for
2011; 4th
July to 31st August
"liesse et Festivites", "entertainment
medieval" every
Monday &
Tuesday
"spectacle of knights on horseback" on
Wednesdays,
"falconry" every Thursday and
Friday.
Open: 1/4 to 4/7 every day.10.30 to 12.30 & 14.00
to18.00
5/7 to 30/8 everyday
10.30 to 19h
31/8 to 3/11
everyday 14.00 to 19h
Admission: Adults 5€ Child (7-12) 2.5€
Shows Medieval,
July August Monday-Friday 5/7 to 31/8)
Adult 8€ Child 4€
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