Grand Filon - Mining Site and the association of Hurtières Ecomuseum Country Hurtières show on Saturday 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2008 the fourth edition of Durandal in Maurienne Valley. " Thirteen centuries after the disaster of Roncesvalles (15 August 778), residents of Hurtières celebrate each year in early August, the indestructible sword of Count Roland.
From the Middle Ages, Hurtières mines are the most important of Savoy. Iron, known for its strength, is highly prized for the manufacture of weapons. From the Song of Roland, Durandal, the sword of Roland, was given to Charlemagne when he was at the entrance of the Maurienne valley.
From the Middle Ages, Hurtières mines are the most important of Savoy. Iron, known for its strength, is highly prized for the manufacture of weapons. From the Song of Roland, Durandal, the sword of Roland, was given to Charlemagne when he was at the entrance of the Maurienne valley.
Program:
In hamlet of Mining, village peasants and miners, Charlemagne's troops have set up camp: soldiers, officers, blacksmiths, canteen, monks and accompanied by gypsy troubadours and jugglers as 800 live in and around the tents, saying their business in public the twenty-first century. Mine site, mining and metallurgical continue for the people ...
Three exceptional shows are punctuated these Durandal 2008. Note the involvement of the theater company "Daniel Gros" Cies and "Excalibur" and "The Moon of Amber."
SATURDAY 9 (from 12am) and Sunday, August 10 (From 10am) 2008
fun and educational workshops
- Arms and armor and fencing All weapons in the Middle Ages, their use and handling of demonstrations and fighting.
- Fitting chainmail and introduction to the sword for visitors
- Archery: Shooting Techniques in hunting and war, category-leading arrows, different types of bows. Shooting contest between the archers.
- Forge: Demonstrations.
- Roasting and grinding of iron ore.
- Daily Life: Food, potions ...
- Juggling and Poetry
- Troubadours and Acrobats: Music, song
Medieval - Medieval Games : The nutcracker ...
- Camp gypsies (with youth Hurtières).
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - Two shows not to miss
- 19h: Theatre performance with the "Company Daniel Gros.
- Towards 22h: Performance of fire by night everyone. by the "Company of the Moon of Amber."
DIMANCHE 12 AOUT 2008
Towards 16h: Show all age groups with the "Company Excalibur
typical restaurant on site (hot meals and seats): Spread Medieval (hot and cold, sweet and savory), wine laurel wine sage ...
Rates:
- Animation: 5 € (day) or 8 € (2-day)
- Complete tour of the mine site (Grand Filon + park + tour + shows): 10 €
In hamlet of Mining, village peasants and miners, Charlemagne's troops have set up camp: soldiers, officers, blacksmiths, canteen, monks and accompanied by gypsy troubadours and jugglers as 800 live in and around the tents, saying their business in public the twenty-first century. Mine site, mining and metallurgical continue for the people ...
Three exceptional shows are punctuated these Durandal 2008. Note the involvement of the theater company "Daniel Gros" Cies and "Excalibur" and "The Moon of Amber."
SATURDAY 9 (from 12am) and Sunday, August 10 (From 10am) 2008
fun and educational workshops
- Arms and armor and fencing All weapons in the Middle Ages, their use and handling of demonstrations and fighting.
- Fitting chainmail and introduction to the sword for visitors
- Archery: Shooting Techniques in hunting and war, category-leading arrows, different types of bows. Shooting contest between the archers.
- Forge: Demonstrations.
- Roasting and grinding of iron ore.
- Daily Life: Food, potions ...
- Juggling and Poetry
- Troubadours and Acrobats: Music, song
Medieval - Medieval Games : The nutcracker ...
- Camp gypsies (with youth Hurtières).
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - Two shows not to miss
- 19h: Theatre performance with the "Company Daniel Gros.
- Towards 22h: Performance of fire by night everyone. by the "Company of the Moon of Amber."
DIMANCHE 12 AOUT 2008
Towards 16h: Show all age groups with the "Company Excalibur
typical restaurant on site (hot meals and seats): Spread Medieval (hot and cold, sweet and savory), wine laurel wine sage ...
Rates:
- Animation: 5 € (day) or 8 € (2-day)
- Complete tour of the mine site (Grand Filon + park + tour + shows): 10 €
