A fairy-tale fencing show at the Château de Breteuil (78).

In the Yvelines department, this is one of the most beautiful châteaux in the département: with its bucolic charm, this almost-secret château is famous for having inspired the writer Charles Perrault to write his famous fairy tales. From Bluebeard and Puss in Boots to Petit Poucet, everything here is reminiscent of Perrault's work, with storytelling tours and life-size wax figures present during your visit to the château.

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The château also regularly organizes festive days to give visitors an immersive experience in this unique French setting, as here with artistic fencing shows featuring cloak-and-dagger combat. Presented by the Les Lames sur Seine association, the show recounts the practice of fencing from Antiquity to the 19th century, with fencers dressed up as noble ladies or musketeers.

Photos of the Château de Breteuil, its sublime gardens, stories and events
Château de Breteuil, at Choisel in the Chevreuse valley, is a must-see castle in the Yvelines region. A jewel of the 18th century, the château boasts sublime gardens to discover: a remarkable garden, century-old trees and a labyrinth await you. It also offers young and old alike the chance to plunge into the heart of Perrault's fairy tales. [Read more]

The show is free to all visitors, requires no additional charge on the château admission ticket and no reservation, and is offered on Sundays, May 19 and June 16, 2024. During your visit, take the opportunity to discover the château's rich interiors, before wandering through the labyrinth of greenery and opting for a bucolic stroll through its admirable gardens, designated a Remarkable Garden.