Monday 31 October 2022

T Stands for Trip back to Mediaeval times

 Hi everyone, I'm here earlier as by the time some of you read this will be on the way down south! We're hoping to see lots of Autumn colours.

For now though, I'm going back to our last outing with our friends from Poitiers.

I'm joining in at T Stands for Tuesday at The Altered Book Lover (More of that later)

As I mentioned last week, it was Patrimoine weekend. We set off early to visit a medieval fair.

It was in the commune of Chateau Larcher. What we didn't know was that the whole village was taken over. The castle and neighbouring church dominated everything - very impressive!


The main street was taken up with food of all sorts on sale, from honey to black puddings


The dragons were around entertaining the children


We decided to visit the church first
The next few pics were taken by hubby


We were quite surprised to see a young child, dressed as a knight, being encouraged by his parents to go up into the pulpit for a photo. It raised a few tuts from folk around!
It is quite a plain church but with some quite ornate features.

This area was quiet as we passed  but later the crowds were watching 'battles'
There was a large field full of Artisan crafters - some demonstrating their skills

Time for some lunch - we had to queue for quite a while but the local inn, L'Auberge de la Clouére did an excellent job, having set up tables under a very large awning!

We enjoyed a pork dish with a delicious sauce and potatoes, followed by Tarte Tatin. We drank water which was refilled as soon as it was emptied! I am of course joining Bleubeard and Elizabeth at The Altered Book Lover for T Stands for Tuesday.

There was still a lot to see.
We missed the flying display but the birds of prey were happy to pose.



Some one told us that this is a New Zealand Kookaburra.
These horses were so well trained.
We walked on to the large sports field where there was a huge Vide Grenier (Boot/Garage sale)
The back of the castle looked impressive



On the way back to visit the chateau we saw Crusader knights
The castle wasn't so accessible once we got through the large gate


As we left we spotted this loom above the gate
Once outside the gate we were just in time for the procession of all the people who had dressed up during the day
The Crusaders went by.....
....followed by the lepers....

..and the musicians and dancers
Back to where our car was parked - a sunflower field 

Very red soil - you can imagine what that did to the car, so the next day, before the Queen's funeral....
....Hubby enjoyed using the power washer to clean both cars(we only went in one but both could do with a wash!)

Then we all watched the funeral - a sad occasion but good to share it with our friends.

This was our last day with our friends - the next day we were off to visit my son and daughter-in -law. At this point we switched off the sound. 

More next week!
Thanks for looking, Chris




















15 comments:

  1. Hi Chris, how awesome to hold the medieval fair at a castle-I love that. looks like sooo much fun.
    Happy T hugs Kathy

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  2. Now that's how a medieval festival shall be. Of course it is great to have a castle right from the time period to really set the scene. I really enjoyed these photos. And I had to laugh as the hubby washed the car. Have a great trip south. I hope you see lots of pretty leaves. Have a wonderful T day too. hugs-Erika

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  3. Thank you for bringing us along. I really enjoyed this

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  4. Your images of the festival are fantastic. I just loved joining you there.

    best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  5. What a wonderful experience! The castle and church are beautiful. I never tire of all the stained glass windows you show. When people speak to the crowds do they speak in English?
    Thank you for sharing.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  6. I like this kind of fair although I haven't been to one in ages. So much fun to see all the photos. You must have had a very full day.

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  7. We have those fairs her,m but they are ever as good at the one you showed us. And of course, there was no church and a simply beautiful set of windows and great doors. Ours here in the states pale in comparison to what you offered us in your photos.

    Glad to read you enjoyed your meal, and water is the best when dining out. Thanks for taking us to the festival and sharing your food and water with us for T this week, dear Chris.

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  8. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing. Happy T Day, Valerie

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  9. A medieval faire held at an actual castle.. how wonderful that must have been.. Thank you for taking us there with all your photos.. Happy happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  10. So lovely to see your travels, it looks like you had wonderful weather! Stepping back in time and visiting the medieval castle was so much fun, thanks for sharing 😊. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x

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  11. Oooo, dragons! This festival looks like great fun. They do pull out all the stops, don't they! Those stained glass windows are a beautiful sight.

    Happy T Tuesday

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  12. Wow! What a great event. Looks like so much fun. The photos are fabulous. Exciting to actually visit a medieval castle. Thank you for sharing it all. Have a lovely day.

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  13. Thanks for sharing your adventure!! :)

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  14. Wow what a great fair and setting, I would be straight into the artisan craft tents. Hope you are well, Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx

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  15. It must have been so much fun to visit this fair, especially with its authentic "background". Have a good time on your trip, I hope you see lots of fall colors.

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