Medieval Festival 2023 - European Heritage Days.
Friends Association
Association of Friends of the Château, Get involved to make Montreuil known!
Why join?
The Château de Montreuil Bonnin is a major witness to the history of Poitou. The preservation and enhancement of the heritage that constitutes this private historic monument involves on the one hand the efforts made by the owners to restore the monument but also through actions of a cultural and intangible nature aimed at making the castle known and valued. in its environment.
It is in this spirit that the Association of Friends of the Château de Montreuil Bonnin was created.
The aim is to bring together all goodwill in order to encourage the organization of cultural and festive events at the castle, participation in heritage days, the organization of guided tours by volunteers, etc.
Associative projects can also be organized when the work is within our reach and professionals are there to advise us.
It is also about allowing public authorities, first and foremost the Montreuil-Bonnin Town Hall, administrative authorities, tourism and media stakeholders and the public to have a different and complementary contact person from the owners.
- To join is to feel concerned by the safeguarding and enhancement of the Montreuil Bonnin castle and in particular its ramparts and its keep which recall the major historical role played by this monument. Joining also means wanting to participate in this project.
About the association:
The Association of Friends of the Château de Montreuil-Bonnin (AACMB) is a 1901 law association whose statutes were registered at the Vienne prefecture on January 20, 2014 (JO of February 8, 2014). The current president is Madame Caroline Philippe. The treasurer is Madame Marie-George de Samie.
Contribution:
- Simple member ………………………… €15Student, Unemployed, Retired ………………€10Donation: a tax receipt will be sent by email for any donation greater than or equal to €50; it allows you to benefit from a tax reduction for donations, up to 66% for individuals and 60% for businesses.
Membership form to download, print and return to the following address:
Association of Friends of Montreuil-Bonnin Castle,
At Madame Marie-Françoise Dupuis,
8 rue du château
F-86470 Montreuil-Bonnin
or by email to assocdesamisduchateaudemb@gmail.com
Tel: 06 45 10 65 04
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Discover the festive and cultural events organized by the Association of Friends
3 recurring annual events organized by the Association of Friends of the Château de Montreuil Bonnin:
- A medieval festival during the European Heritage DaysA concert in JuneThe Night of the Castles in October
Beautiful evening during which the legend of Melusine ends where the history of the castle begins
October 23, 2021: The night of the castles - Hunting horns
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Magical night at the castle, Celtic music, set dancing and illuminations.Magical night, Celtic music, set dancing and illumination. Come visit the Antrement castle. Reservations recommended in Dartagnans or on site on the big day. Doors open at 6 p.m. Closing 9:15 p.m.
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September 17-18, 2022 Medieval Festival and BanquetMedieval festival from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 17 and 18, 2022 and visit to the restored castle. Festive and cultural activities and equestrian demonstrations Banquet in costumes with entertainment and fire shows. by reservation only.
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Hunting horn concert - Night of the castlesVisit the illuminated monument, to the sound of the horns of the exceptional pipers from the Vienne horn rally. A drink to share will be offered to allow you to learn about the projects in progress at the castle
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Medieval festival and banquet in JEP costumesMedieval festival at Montreuil-Bonnin castle - Costume banquet by reservation on Saturday Thematic party. Medieval festival in the courtyard of the Montreuil-Bonnin castle, an emblematic monument of the military history of Poitou. Interactive activities, games, fights, horses and knights, demonstrations from companion artisans who are restoring the dungeon. Entrance: €5.50. Cultural visit entry: €9.50. Saturday September 18, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday September 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Château, 4, rue du château, Montreuil-Bonnin. Price €5.50, costume banquet (you arrive in costume) €28, banquet under 8 years old €10, entrance to medieval festival guided tour €9.50, entry under 8 years old: free. Contact and reservation: 06 45 10 65 04, assocdesamisduchateaudemb@gmail.com, https://www.chateaumontreuilbonnin.fr/
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Upcoming: June 4-5-6, 2021 Meeting in the garden and June 5, 8 p.m. Piano concert in the castle courtyardMeet at the gardens school Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. €6.5 Jay Gottlieb, internationally renowned pianist will come for a journey from 1520 to 1985 with works chosen for their sonic and spiritual connection with the creations of Françoise Bissara, painter and sculptor who created the stained glass windows of the chapel. On the program: Bach, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Debussy, Gershwin, Coplad, Erik Satie, Fauré, and Chopin.
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Coming up: October 24, 2020 The Night of the CastlesIlluminations of the site and hunting horns. Visit heritage differently! A small drink awaits you, and for those registered a candlelit dinner will be served, subject to availability and in compliance with the health instructions in force.
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September 19 & 20, 2020 European Heritage DayList item 3Medieval festival with Hors-Cadre who come to liven up the weekend and the banquet with their fights, strategy games, medieval surgeon, their horse and rider, their counts, their medieval songs, their fire dancers, their stilts..... , The Trouvères of Val de Claize came to dance, sing, liven up the court with their exceptional medieval music.
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October 19, 2019 The Night of the CastlesHow to visit heritage differently? Montreuil-Bonnin is proud to participate in the 1st national edition of “La Nuit des Châteaux” launched by Dartagnans. On the program: Illuminated tour of the castle to the sound of hunting horns, followed by a candlelight dinner. The 60 places offered were taken by storm!
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September 21, 2019 Medieval StrollsFor the third consecutive year, the medieval festival offers activities, restitutions and interactive games, with a new company "les Compagnons d'Azur". It is supplemented by the presence of craftsmen who are restoring the postern: La pierre Céléenne for stone cutting , wood craftsmen for the floors and French ironwork for the staircase. Historical guided tours and costume banquet.
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June 30, 2018 “A coeur joie” choir from Poitiers
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June 2 & 3, 2018 Medieval restitutionList item 1With the Piliers du Castel and the Pastourelles d’Antan.
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June 2, 2018 Banquet in medieval costumesList item 2Highlight of our medieval restitution day!
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September 16 & 17, 2017 European Heritage Day - François Dolin Piano ConcertA big thank you to François Dolin who offered us a magnificent piano concert in the courtyard of the castle, with particularly suitable acoustics!
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July 8, 2017 Hunting horn concertThat the place lends itself to it, as the fortress resonates on each stone!
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June 4, 2016 Violin and harp concertConcert followed by a show by “Y z’trap”. Music and captivating shows in this magical place lit up for the occasion.
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June 27, 2015 “Sankofa” concertAnimation jazz.
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July 4, 2014 “Sucré Salé” concertA beautiful evening filled with arias from operettas, operas and musicals. A great success for our first event!