Heritage· Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Trebuchet, couillard and cannon: Castelnaud brings out the heavy artillery
- Date
- From October 30 to 31, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Address
- Château de Castelnaud, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle · Directions ↗
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About this event
On Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, Château de Castelnaud in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle hosts 'Castelnaud sort l'artillerie lourde' (Castelnaud brings out the heavy artillery), themed on the Hundred Years' War. A garrison in period costume operates full-size siege engines. The trebuchet, the couillard and the cannon fire during demonstrations. Visitors learn about medieval combat techniques and weapons.