Gallows and pillories

The Justice of the Ancien Régime

An immersive and playful exhibition enriched by an interactive game with rewards, inviting visitors to explore the paths of the Manoir du Catel's valley in a different way.

Along an outdoor route, discover justice under the Ancien Régime: its rules, its mechanisms, and its logic. A vanished universe that combines collective fears and striking practices — gallows, stocks — but also unique stories and surprising episodes, such as the famous trials of animals.

An accessible challenge for everyone, with two distinct categories: children and adults.

At stake, an awards ceremony during the Festival of Living Custom, organized as part of the European Heritage Days 2027 at the Manoir du Catel.

Practical Information:
Open to all
Free
Fee: €8 | Free for under 18s
English translation available

Cooperation France / Southern Italy / Jersey / Guernsey
Partnerships: Royal Court of Guernsey, Institute of Law of Jersey, University of Caen, University of Rouen, University of Paris Ouest Nanterre, Aix-Marseille University, Maison de Recherches en Sciences Humaines de Caen