L'Été à la Forteresse de Penne

Costumed guided tours during the summer: every day at 15 p.m. and 17 p.m., no reservation required. Offered by AGIT.

Theatrical tours: every Sunday at 15 p.m. and 17 p.m., no reservation required.

Medieval Construction Site: From Sunday to Thursday, witness the fortress's restoration work! Professional stonemasons and masons use medieval construction techniques right before your eyes.

Medieval Weaponry: Every day, members of the Maisnie des Loups de l'Arn present their weapons and combat gear. Budding young squires can be introduced to the handling of weapons by the fencing master!
Combat training demonstrations every day except Monday, depending on weather conditions and attendance.

Blacksmithing Demonstration: Come meet blacksmiths Jean-Luc and Edwin to learn about blacksmithing. They'll passionately share their craft with you. For the lucky few, they'll even guide you through forging your own piece! This day will be on the fortress grounds.

Stone Carving Workshop: On Mondays and Tuesdays, discover the art of stone carving during an introductory session suitable for all ages. Wield a sculptor's chisel with Alban and carve your own stone!

Basketry demonstration and introduction: From Wednesday to Sunday, from July 12th to August 3rd, Laurence and Alain (Lolosier) offer wickerwork demonstrations. You can also try your hand at basketry using various gleaned plants to make your own creation and take home with you!

Medieval Wood Lathe Demonstration: From Wednesday to Sunday, August 6th to 24th, Lucien (Kopo&Co) will be showing off his medieval pole lathe. Come watch him shape various objects using this wood lathe technique.

Monday evening openings (new for 2025), from 18:30 p.m.

Wednesday evening openings, from 21 p.m. to 22:30 p.m.