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These modules are run by professional riders and specialists in medieval History. From the 6 workshops offered on the subject of knights and horsemen, each group is invited to choose 3 to create its own educational formula.

                                
Riding course

Introduction to a horseman’s first lesson in weapons training. Pupils discover the qualities required to become a future knight by taking part in a pony riding course.

                                      
Heraldry
Using the pony and its harness, pupils learn the art of heraldry and the different colours of the great families of Les Baux de Provence, which are brought to life when they create their own personalised coat of arms.

                 
Medieval costume
A presentation of various costumes from the Middle Ages. Role-play in costume: the children are invited to act out scenes from the life of Manor’s lords and the court of Les Baux de Provence or introduction to the medieval dance.            

                          
Siege machines
Discover the different machines and how they work, and how they developed through the ages. Live demonstration where the children can get involved.

                    
Medieval games
Presentation of medieval entertainment at the court of Les Baux. Children take part in the games played by troubadours (juggling, walking on stilts, etc.) and in those played by lords of the manor (skittles, Trou Madame, patience, bagatelle, hopscotch, etc.).

                       
A knight’s equipment
Presentation of the harness, armour plating and chain mail, and a description of the various ways of protecting yourself against your assailants. The children can dress up as knights of Les Baux!

These modules are run by professional riders and specialists in medieval History. The children discover the castle and its history through a series of 3 educational workshops.

                              
Discover the Castle on a pony
The history of the Castle is explained to the children in a light-hearted and lively way.

                                 
Stories, legends and medieval costume
Interactive stories in which the children themselves are the creators and actors in the history of Les Baux.

                             
Heraldry
Pupils discover the heraldry of Les Baux de Provence and create their own personnalised coat of arms.

             

To help teachers prepare their visit to the Château des Baux de Provence, we have created an education pack.

It contains:
• A reference book: entitled Jhen au Château des Baux-de-Provence. This cartoon strip presents the history of the monument through numerous illustrations.
• An activity book (for groups of 3 pupils) allowing them to learn as they play.
• An education pack: a teacher’s fact sheet and pupil workbook.
• A certificate for the team that wins the Treasure Hunt.