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 2025: Pérouges and its lady
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.
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 (Plaine de l'Ain Tourisme) provides information to visitors. It does not take part in the organization.
EXHIBITORS : For any questions about the medieval 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 ?
For all information and the detailed program, consult
- The website (with online reservation)
- The Facebook
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> Saturday from 10 a.m. to 23:30 p.m. non-stop
– All day: the historic city and the medieval market until 19 p.m. (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)
– Concert at the church of Pérouges: Saturday afternoon (included with an entry ticket)
– Evening show: from 22 p.m. / Included in the Saturday entry ticket OR evening ticket only (€10, on sale on site from 19 p.m.)
> Both days : show 'Pérouges and his lady', at 15 p.m., behind the church.
> Sunday from 10 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.
What is the entrance fee? Reservation and payment
- Online Booking (open now)
– Yes, it is possible to pay on site in cash, check or credit card.
CAUTION: No ATMs in the village, the nearest is in Meximieux (1km).
2025 PRICES
Pass 1 day = 13€ The Saturday night show is included in the Saturday ticket.
Night show : €10 (from 19:30 p.m. – on site)
Pass 2 days = 22 €
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> Saturday : the historic city and the medieval market are freely accessible.
Paid entry includes: the knights' camp (under the city), the military camp (at the Pérouges farm), the concert at the church 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?
THE THEME 2025: Women in the Middle Ages
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).
Lthe medieval marketon the path of the earth et and under the church, at the entrance to the city.
- The camp of the knights, on the slopes of the city (Included in the entrance ticket) hosts a stage for the different animations, a medieval tent village, demonstrations and reenactments of all kinds.
- The military camp at the Pérouges farm (included in the admission ticket). is dedicated to demonstrations. Weapons and combat will delight the curious. For families: the little ones' tournament is a must.
- The concert from medieval-Renaissance music to the church of Pérouges Saturday afternoon (entrance ticket required)
Sunday parade with nobles, jugglers, soldiers and peasants will populate the streets of the medieval city from 11am.
Big show 'Pérouges and its Lady', every day at 15 p.m., under the church.
Where to eat during the Pérouges medieval festival?
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.
Coming to the medieval festival of Pérouges: access, car parks...
Free shuttle buses throughout the weekend, at various collection points around the village.
Important: The Medieval city, paved with pebbles, as well as certain places of the festival (camp of the knights) are unsuitable French strollers, to PMR and to people moving badly or with cane/crutches.
Coming to the medieval festival by car: where are the parking spaces?
NB: Free shuttles all about 15 minutes, Saturday (9:30pm-00pm) and Sunday (9:30 a.m.-19 p.m.), except driver breaks.
For parking, Free parking are available. Follow the arrows.
- Baudran Parking (see on the map) – 700 m walk from the village: Take Chemin de Baudrans, direction Bourg-St-Christophe (towards the cemetery), 1500 pitches on agricultural land. Reach the town on foot (no shuttle buses) following the signs.
- Coastal parking (see on the map) – 1.5 km from the city: Access to the parking lot via 'chemin des côtes d'en bas', follow the signs. Free shuttle buses pass by. On foot, 25 min.
- Rapan Parking ( see on the map) – 3km from the city: Access via D1084 (Miribel-Meximieux road), follow the signs. Free shuttle buses pass by.
Possibility of parking at Meximieux train station parking lot (free) 1.5 km away.
ATTENTION / Shuttle bus pick-up point 500 m from the station, towards the city (at the A32 bus stop) – see on the map
IMPORTANT: the visitor car parks of the village are reserved for residents, exhibitors and volunteers Friday to Sunday evening. No 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 the TER timetables.
From Meximieux-Pérouges station,
> Shuttle pick-up point: walk 500 m to the A32 bus stop (route de Lyon)
> On foot, 20 min walk (accessible to anyone in good health, wear good shoes).
- BY BUS
Ain coaches: line A32 – Lyon / Bourg-en-Bresse. Consult the timetables and the terms.
Get off at the stop “Meximieux – Route de Pérouges”, andt take wait for the free shuttle (every 20 min) or follow the road to Pérouges (Approx. 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 Free parking of the shuttle bus (see above)
The free shuttle bus: where to take it? What hours?
Every 15 mins approximately, the Saturday from 09 a.m. to midnight. The Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. to 19:XNUMX p.m. (except driver breaks)
– Collection points: Coastal parking (see on the map) / Rapan Parking ( see on the map) / Bus stop A32 Meximieux (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?
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 medieval market (rolling but not smooth ground, slope at the entrance, high attendance which can make movement difficult).
No wheelchair access. : the entire medieval city, paved with pebbles. The knights' camp, the church, the spectacle of Pérouges and its lady.
You can come without warning beforehand, a volunteer will accompany you on site if necessary.
There is no preferential rate.
I am a coach driver, where can I park?
Visitor drop-off and pick-up on the coach parking from the community. See on the map
NO bus parking in the coach park during the entire festival.
> Parking in Meximieux (stadium parking) – See on the map
IMPORTANT: No access to drop-off in front of the tourist office throughout the weekend.
Following a decision by Pérouges town hall, new access arrangements for visitor parking will come into effect. from mid-July.
What changes:
Bus parking lots become pay, With a flat rate per vehicle.
📍 Access will be via a license plate reading system.
📍 Parking meters will be installed near the Tourist Office offices
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.
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 and do not repeat your messages before getting a response.