Thursday, I say History!

Historical Conferences

The Château Guillaume-le-Conquérant in Falaise hosts a series of conferences organized every first Thursday of the month, from March to October 2027. Dedicated to medieval Normandy, it offers a chrono-thematic approach, from the origins of the duchy and Scandinavian heritage to contemporary issues of transmission and representation.

Key highlights punctuate the program: June dedicated to William the Conqueror, September focused on the restorations of the castle as part of the European Heritage Days, and an European opening in July and August around the Anglo-Norman and Italian worlds. The series relies on recognized speakers, particularly in connection with the University of Caen Normandy.

Program
- Thursday, March 4, 2027, at 7 PM
From Vikings to Normans: what Scandinavian legacy in Normandy?
Pierre Bauduin, Élisabeth Ridel-Granger

- Thursday, April 1, 2027, at 7 PM
Society and Power in Medieval Normandy
Laurence Jean-Marie, Grégory Combalbert, Sophie Poirey

- Thursday, May 6, 2027, at 7 PM
Daily Life in Normandy in the Middle Ages
Speakers to be announced

- Thursday, June 3, 2027, at 7 PM
From William to Conqueror: portraits of the most famous Norman
David Bates, Pierre Bouet

- Thursday, July 1, 2027, at 8 PM
The Anglo-Norman Space in the Middle Ages: Powers and Exchanges after the Conquest
Hugo Fresnel, Clément Guézais

- Thursday, August 6, 2027, at 8 PM
The Normans and Italy: Political and Cultural Interactions
Fabio Linguanti, François Neveux

- Thursday, September 2, 2027, at 7 PM
Heritages of Normandy: conservation and enhancement of the Château de Falaise
LYMPIA Architecture, Bruno Decaris

- Thursday, October 7, 2027, at 7 PM
The Middle Ages from Yesterday to Today: Representations in Popular Culture
Alban Gautier, Martin Bostal

Practical Information:
All public
Paid event

Contact

Cooperation France / Southern Italy / United Kingdom