Heritage Days: medieval events at the Templar Commandery
Posted on September 2, 2024 by Samuel
The Commandery of Mons in Varetz was occupied by the Templars from the 12th to the beginning of the 14th century then by the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of Malta until the Revolution.
An estate that became private following the sale as national property during the Revolution and having belonged to a few families, this site was not open to visitors until 2023. Visiting these places therefore remains an exceptional opportunity following the opening authorizations by the new owner.
With heritage days From September 20 to 22, the Templar Commandery will relive the medieval era and you will be able to attend numerous events.
Program
September 20 at 18 a.m.
Conference "The Templar heritage along the Vézère" at the Varetz media library (free entry) by Aude Goeminne, owner of the Commanderie and Marc-Olivier Agnès, project manager at Brive Tourisme
21th & 22th September
Medieval entertainment with the Historia Aquitanorum troupe: equestrian demonstrations, reconstruction of life in the 12th century, clothing, weapons, calligraphy, food...
Entertainment times
On Saturday:
- 9:30 a.m.: guided tour (tour ticket)
- 10:30 a.m.: equestrian performance
- 14:30 a.m.: guided tour (tour ticket)
- 16:00 a.m.: equestrian performance
- 17:00 a.m.: guided tour (tour ticket)
Sunday:
- 9:30 a.m.: guided tour (tour ticket)
- 10:30 a.m.: equestrian performance
- 14:00 a.m.: guided tour (tour ticket)
- 15:00 a.m.: equestrian performance
- 16:00 a.m.: guided tour (tour ticket)
Admission fees
- Entrance to the site (access to outdoor areas and activities): €8 (adults and over 12 years old) and €4 (children from 4 to 12 years old)
- Entrance with guided tour of the commandery (interior): €10 (adult and over 12 years old) and €5 (children from 4 to 12 years old)
Address: The Temple - Impasse de la Commanderie - 19240 VARETZ
(Parking in the meadow at the entrance)
More information from Brive Tourisme on 05 55 24 08 80
Other sites of the Templars and Hospitallers open to the public for Heritage Days:
- Suddenly-Lavinadière:
- 15 p.m.: guided tour of the remains of the priory and presentation of the Templar & Hospitaller Heritage network.
- 16 p.m.: welcome by the owner of the commander's house and exterior tour. - Lestards:
- 17 p.m.: guided tour of the thatched-roof church and presentation of the Templar & Hospitaller Heritage network through the photo exhibition of the network members.
- 18 p.m.: vocal demonstration of the acoustic peculiarities of the church. - The Water Temple (Dear Cubas):
Guided tours by the owner:
- Saturday 21: 10:30 a.m. and 14 p.m.
- Sunday 22: 14 p.m. and 16 p.m.
Price: €5 per person for a maximum of 15 people per visit. Reservations required at the Naturellement Périgord tourist office. - Laguyon Temple:
Guided tour of the history of the Templar church and the town of Temple Laguyon.
Duration:
- 21/09 from 15:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.
- 22/09 from 15:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.
Free Tours - 05 53 50 39 43 - Ajat:
Church open on September 21 and 22, free entry. - Condat-sur-Vezere:
Sunday September 22: 14:45 p.m.: guided tour of the exterior of the commandery
16 p.m.: village hall: conference by Christophe Vigerie “Discovering the Vézère Valley”
18 p.m.: Announcement by the Heritage Foundation, Condat/V. project selected for the Bern mission.
Free – Reservation recommended – Limited places - contact@commanderiecondat.fr / 06.88.05.83.48 - Curemonte:
Exhibition by Gilles Sacksick.
Free entry on both days.
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