Back to the Middle Ages in Pérouges! For a weekend, the city celebrates and rediscovers its medieval atmosphere. The stalls of the merchants adorn themselves with their most beautiful pieces, the men-at-arms fight and the beautiful ladies strut their stuff!
Dates of the Pérouges medieval festival: 2nd weekend of June.
TOPIC 2024: 1468, the clash of shields
Exhibitors: for any questions about the medieval market, contact the OMF (see FAQ for contacts)
Medieval festival: go back in time in Pérouges
Le second weekend of June, the village of Pérouges reconnects with its history, in the time of the knights.
The old Medieval city to the cobbled streets, lined with stone houses, hoist high the bulwarks and the banners! Gentle ladies and gents, it's time to put on your helms and headdresses and put on your most beautiful foals*.
On the lists, under the medieval city
Camp des signeilles, at the foot of the city or camp soldier on the farm. Everywhere, it's the same excitement. Dozens of tents, men and women in costumes, even busy children. Each has their role: lighting the fire for the forge, cutting the food for the meal, running the shop... They are nobles, peasants, ribalds, merchants, talmeniers** or innkeepers. They are ready to do demonstration of their know-how and to share! Listen to the story of these enthusiasts of the Middle Ages, discuss with them and put aside preconceived ideas. (*medieval curved-toe shoes / **bakers)
The shows: Pérouges in celebration
The town crier makes his announcement! Sit in the meadow, the show begin. Animals are in the spotlight: we saw birds of prey, horses, wolves and even a bear guard.
Then it's the turn of combats ! The men-at-arms enter the scene and fight with swords. How hot they must be under their armor! However, they do not spare themselves and strike their opponents. In the evening, the field is ablaze with the fire show so impressive.
The parade: jubilation on the cobblestones
Sunday, the show The long-awaited begins: it opens with the most beautiful outfits of the noble people parading.
The musicians liven up the parade to the sound of hurdy-gurdies, flutes and other instruments. Some let themselves be carried away by the music and do some dancing.
We also hear the heavy footsteps of armed men and knights pounding the cobblestones. Then the beggars and other misfits arrive! Watch out for your bags!
FAQ: all about the medieval festival of Pérouges
The medieval festival: practical information
The medieval festival is organized by the association of theMunicipal Festival Office.
The tourist office (Pérouges Bugey Tourisme) informs visitors. He does not take part in the organization.
EXHIBITORS : The association is looking for a basket maker and a calligrapher. For any questions about the market, contact the OMF.
When does the Pérouges medieval festival take place?
Every year, the second weekend of June.
Where to find the program of the medieval festival? What are the schedules ?
Le full program can be downloaded by clicking here (2024, coming)
For all the information, see
- The Grand Site website (with online reservation)
- On the Facebook
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> Saturday from 10 a.m. to 23 p.m. non-stop
– All day: the historic city and the medieval market (free and free access)
– All day: the signet ring camp (under the city) and the military camp (at the Pérouges farm) for demonstrations, shows, entertainment, musicians, etc. (Included in the daily entry ticket – €13)
– Night show: from 22:15 p.m. (Included in the Saturday entry ticket or €10 for the show alone)
> Sunday from 9 a.m. to 19 p.m. non-stop
All access is chargeable, including entrance to the medieval city
– Parade of festival-goers in the medieval city at 11 a.m.
– All day, medieval market and the two entertainment camps.
How much is admission ? How to book? Can we pay on the spot?
- Online Booking (open now)
- Yes, he is possible to pay on site in cash, check or credit card.
CAUTION: No ATMs in the village, the nearest is in Meximieux (1km).
2024 PRICES
Pass 1 day = 13€. The Saturday night show is included in the Saturday ticket.
Night show ticket = 10€ (on sale only on site, from 20 p.m.)
Pass 2 days = 22 €
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> Saturday : the historic city and the medieval market are freely accessible.
Paid entry includes: the signet ring camp (under the city), the military camp (at the Pérouges farm) and the night show.
> Sunday : All access is paid and include the historic city and its parade, the medieval market, the two entertainment camps.
What are the animations? What can we see ?
THE THEME 2024: The clash of shields – 2024 PROGRAM available in April 2024
See the website 'Pérouges the medieval'
On the medieval market, many merchants and creators await you on the Chemin des Terreaux to amaze you with their treasures. (Free on Saturday, included in the ticket price on Sunday).
NEW 2024: the medieval market extends this year to the lower gate, as well as under the church, at the entrance to the city.
Le camp of the knights, on the slopes of the city hosts a stage for the different animations, a village of medieval tents, demonstrations and reconstructions of all kinds. (Included in the entrance ticket)
Le military camp at the Pérouges farm is dedicated to the demonstration. Weapons and fights but also a rotisserie and entertainment around the arts of the table in the Middle Ages will delight the curious. (Included in the entrance ticket).
Sunday parade with nobles, jugglers, soldiers and peasants will populate the streets of the medieval city from 11am.
Where can you eat during the medieval festival of Pérouges?
The association offers a refreshment bar and a snack point over the two days.
The village of Pérouges has several restaurants and take-out outlets. Reservation strongly recommended.
Perouges medieval festival: NEWS 2024
– The medieval market extends along the entire Chemin des Terreaux, up to the lower gate.
– 9 merchants will also be present under the church, at the entrance to the city.
– A ticket for the nighttime show (€10 instead of €13), on sale on site only, from 20 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Coming to the medieval festival of Pérouges: access, car parks...
Free shuttle buses throughout the weekend, departing from Meximieux-Pérouges station.
Important: The Medieval city, paved with pebbles, as well as certain places of the festival (camp of the knights) are unsuitable Asked strollers, to PMR and to people moving badly or with cane/crutches.
How to come to the medieval festival by car? Where are the parking lots?
To park, 2 free car parks are available. Follow the arrows.
- Parking P1 (see on the map): Park and ride behind Meximieux-Pérouges station, 380 free spaces. 1km from the city, access by free shuttle bus (5 min) or on foot (20 min).
NB: Free shuttles in front of the station every about 15 minutes, Saturday (10h-00h) and Sunday (9h-19h).
- Parking P2 (see on the map): 700 m on foot from the village. Take chemin de Baudrans, direction Bourg-St-Christophe (towards the cemetery), 1500 pitches on agricultural land. Join the city on foot by following the arrows.
IMPORTANT: the visitor car parks (near village) are reserved for residents, exhibitors and volunteers from Friday to Sunday evening. No visitor parking possible.
Coming to the medieval festival by train or bus? Yes it's possible
- BY TRAIN
Trains depart every hour from the station of Lyon Part Dieu, TER Lyon-Ambérieu. (35 min journey). Meximieux-Pérouges stop. Consult TER timetables.
From Meximieux-Pérouges station, take a free shuttle bus in front of the station or count a 20-minute walk (accessible to anyone in good health).
- BY BUS
Ain coaches: line A32 – Lyon / Bourg-en-Bresse. Consult the timetables and the terms.
Get off at the 'Gare de Meximieux' stop to take a free shuttle bus in front of the station.
On foot, from the “Meximieux – Gendarmerie – Route de Pérouges” stop, follow the road to Pérouges (about 15 min walk, bring good shoes for the uphill part)
Can we park in the visitor car parks of Pérouges? No, sorry
During the medieval festival, the visitor car parks usual (Les Combes and l'Olivet) as well as the parking spaces at the entrance to the village are rreserved for residents, exhibitors and volunteers from Friday evening to Sunday evening. No visitor parking possible.
Use the P1 or P2 car parks of shuttle bus (see above)
The free shuttle bus: where to take it? What hours?
Every 15 mins approximately, the Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight. THE Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. to 19:XNUMX p.m..
– Departure: In front of Meximieux-Pérouges station (see on the map.)
– Return: in front of the tourist office building, 9 route de la cité (see on the map)
The shuttle drops off visitors in front of the tourist office, 100 m from the entrance to the city, the medieval market and the entertainment areas. Follow the arrows.
I am a person with a disability, how do I come?
Personalized parking spaces are reserved on presentation of a PMR card in front of the building of the former barracks (see on the plan), about 300 m from the site or near the tourist office (about 100 m). An authorized companion for a person with a disability.
Wheelchair accessible sites : the military camp at the Pérouges farm / the tournaments on the Espace de l'Olivet (rolling but not smooth ground) / the medieval market (rolling but not smooth ground, slope at the entrance, high attendance which can make moving around difficult ) / the camp of the knights via the bottom, at the level of the coach parking lot (space in shaved lawn, possibility of access to the surroundings of the stage with help).
Not wheelchair accessible : the whole medieval city, paved with pebbles. The slopes above the camp of the signet rings.
You can come without warning beforehand, a volunteer will accompany you on site if necessary.
There is no preferential rate.
I am a coach operator, where can I park my bus?
In the town's coach park. See on the map
IMPORTANT: No access to drop-off in front of the tourist office throughout the weekend.
Contact the organizers
Tourism professionals, exhibitors and festival-goers, do you have a question? Contact the OMF, organizer of the medieval festival.
EXHIBITORS : for the medieval market, contact the OMF.
Contact the medieval festival of Pérouges
The municipal festival office organizes the medieval festival of Pérouges. To contact them:
– Prefer email: omf.assos@omf-perouges.org.
– By phone: 06 49 76 49 44 (I leave a message to be contacted).
– The Facebook chat: 'I leave a message on the chat'
IMPORTANT: the association's team of volunteers faces challenges many requests. The teams thank you for your patience and for not repeating your messages before receiving a response.
EXHIBITORS : contact the OMF.
I am an exhibitor, I made contact but no response. What to do ?
– Isend an email, if it is not done yet.
– I am waiting for the answer to my request if I have already sent an email.
IMPORTANT: the association's team of volunteers faces challenges many requests. The association thanks you for your patience as well as do not repeat your messages before getting a response.
I am a coach operator/travel agency, should I book for my group? Yes
It is preferable for any tourist organizer to contact the association of the Municipal Festival Office before the group arrives. An adapted reception and pricing will be studied.