09 May 09 August 2026

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The Feudal lords of ClairboisAn unmissable outing to include in your Mayenne itinerary! In a 13th century fortified farmAround a reconstructed dungeon, the association La Mesnie de la Ferté Clairbois invites you to experience a moment out of time.

Feudal lords of Clairbois
Feudal castles of Clairbois, © Fabien Chéré – Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons Tourist Office
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Photo, © MC Photography

Equestrian games, camping, axe throwingmedieval shows, craft market and stalls They will transport you back to the time of castles and knights! Something to enchant young and old alike!

The 2nd weekend of the month, from April to August!

The feudal festivals take place on the second weekend of the month. Saturday from 14 a.m. to 19 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m..

  • April : Saturday 11 and Sunday 12;
  • Mai : Saturday 9 and Sunday 10;
  • June : Saturday 14 and Sunday 14;
  • July : Saturday 11 and Sunday 12;
  • August : Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th.

Find the program for the upcoming Feudal Festival here

Saturday and Sunday

« L’Ost de la Giraudais » de l’association 1488
Medieval encampment (35 people). Sweet and savory cooking in the dungeon kitchen and candle making in the dungeon's great hall. Weaponry demonstration: cannons, swords, staves, spears, halberds, bows, crossbows. Life in civilian life: Lucet (a type of embroidery), braid making, leatherwork. "La Saltare" dance, farces (satirical skits), mock combat (fighting in the lists), archery, and a lecture on the plague and leprosy.
The Blades of Neustria by the Broccoli Circus
Axe and knife throwing. Juggling. Percussion.
The Mesnie de la Ferté Clairbois
Cooking in the Keep with Dame Nathalie, blacksmithing with David, calligraphy and illumination with Dame Janine and Dame Isabelle. Exploring the garden and its plants with Fulbert, a Templar. Self-guided tour of the Keep. Makeup by Jessica (Sunday only).

Saturday
15:15 pm: Discovering Ieus, an educational presentation of the leus.

Sunday
15:30pm: The Centaur Riders, equestrian games show.

Artisans' Market
La Mesnie's shop Sale of products from the association, consignment sale of products from local artisans.
Constable's Tavern : Drinks and fast food.
Lady Brigitte's Fouées

Go back in time by 1 or 2 days

  • Full price 1 day : €8
  • Full price for 2 days : €12
  • Less than 12 years : Free

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