The Medieval Festival of Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine

The Secret of the Counts of Évreux

In the heart of the Télhuet Valley, three days of outdoor events take place on lands once linked to William the Conqueror, at the foot of the ruins of Fontaine Saint-Denis castle. Friday is dedicated to school groups, while the weekend is open to everyone.

Cultural activities highlight the history of William's lands:

- The secret of the counts of Évreux

In the heart of the Télhuet Valley, three days of outdoor events take place on lands once linked to William the Conqueror, at the foot of the ruins of Fontaine Saint-Denis castle. Friday is dedicated to school groups, while the weekend is open to everyone.

Cultural activities highlight the history of William's lands:

- an exhibition of 32 panels retraces, chronologically, the life of William the Conqueror using visuals from the Bayeux tapestry and historical references;
- two guided walks allow visitors to discover the iconic sites of Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon - on Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12, from 10 am to 12 pm;
- two conferences will be held from 4 pm to 5:45 pm on Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12, at the Clos du Manoir. Mr. Le Maho (honorary researcher at CNRS, Michel Boüard Center in Caen) explores several scenes from the Bayeux tapestry illustrating this little-known chapter of local history: aristocratic residences in William's time, 11th-century food practices, hunting, shipbuilding, and the Battle of Hastings.

The event is enriched by festive activities: reconstitution of daily life in medieval encampments, demonstrations of ancient trades, period games, the presence of knights and colorful characters, a banquet, troubadours, a torchlight procession, and a grand medieval market.

Practical information: 
All public
Free