Historical reconstruction - activities

The Musée de la Grande Guerre recreates an 800 m² open-air educational trench!

Strolling through an 800m2 trench is now possible in Ile de France, at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. The tour will give visitors a better understanding of this emblematic element of the First World War: the complex system of trenches!

Médiévales de Provins celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025

The medieval town of Provins, a Unesco World Heritage Site for over 10 years, will once again be the scene of one of Europe's biggest medieval festivals for a weekend on June 14 and 15, 2025. This year marks the 40th anniversary of this not-to-be-missed event.

The world's largest Great War re-enactment weekend

On September 7 and 8, almost 300 re-enactors from the First World War will gather in the grounds of the Musée de la Grande Guerre for an unforgettable family weekend. Book your tickets now!

A weekend of historical re-enactment at the Château de Fontainebleau 2024, a journey through time

Every year, the Château de Fontainebleau brings Napoleon 1ᵉʳ and Marie-Louise back to life during a weekend of historical re-enactment to celebrate the 210th anniversary of Napoleon Iᵉʳ's abdication. On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024, nearly 250 history buffs will take us back to the life of Napoleon's court, with a host of events in the gardens and within the château. Journey back to 1810!

A historical reconstruction in the heart of the Belle Epoque, at the Château de Breteuil

Château de Breteuil invites you to an unusual event, a historical re-enactment in the heart of the Belle Epoque, on May 5, 2024. Travel back to the time of Henri de Breteuil and discover the estate in its heyday!

Vikings set up camp just outside Paris at Château de la Madeleine

Watch out for Vikings if you're hanging around the Chevreuse Valley this weekend! To close the Rendez-vous de la Madeleine, they're setting up camp at the foot of the château, and awaiting you and your family for a whole host of free activities!

Historical re-enactment at the Musée de la Grande Guerre: travel back in time this weekend

The Musée de la Grande Guerre (Great War Museum) welcomes visitors back to the days of the 14-18 war, for a weekend of re-enactments on Saturday September 2 and Sunday September 3, 2023.

Le Bal des Insurgents: a costume party at the Hôtel du Marois to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris

History buffs and lovers of grandiose celebrations, reserve your place on September 23, 2023 for the Bal des Insurgents! This exceptional costume party will plunge you into the atmosphere of the French royal court, on the occasion of the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

Imperial Jubilee 2022 in Rueil: re-enactment, concert, parade, costumes and fireworks

History buffs won't want to miss the Imperial Jubilee in Rueil-Malmaison from September 19 to 25, 2022. Over 7 days, more than 150 events await you, immersing you in the history of France: an exceptional historical re-enactment with more than 800 soldiers in the presence of the Empress's Court, a brass band concert, a ball, shows, a grand imperial parade, a costumed walk and fireworks are all on the program.