The Great Medieval Jousting Tournament is back at Bridoré Castle!
Published on March 3, 2023 - La Nouvelle République History buffs and fans of medieval chivalry rejoice! The grand medieval jousting...
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In altis habito
Classified as historical monuments, the Bridoré Castle is a medieval military fortress that stands in the French commune of Bridoré, in the department of Indre et Loire, in the region Centre-Loire Valley in France.
The Bridoré Castle notably has four caponiers, a unique defense system and a dungeon of 30 meters high.
The dungeon built in 1400, has one of the highest viewpoints in Touraine (174 meters above the sea), which explains the motto of one of its illustrious owners Jean 1er le Meingre said Boucicaut – Marshal of France: “In altis habito” (“I live in the heights”).
Discover the Château de Bridoré
in pictures
The Bridoré Castle is located in France, 14km from Loches, and at the crossroads between Tours, Châtellerault, Châteauroux and Vierzon.
Parking spaces and a picnic area are accessible to our visitors in front of the Castle.
The Great Jousts
3rd edition
Following the success of our previous editions, the Bridore Castle invites you once again for its great medieval festival!
Join us on 8th and 9th of June, 2024 for the 3rd edition of Great Jousting of the Bridore Castle.
Medieval battles, falconry show, medieval games for adults and children... An event for young and old!
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