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An Egg-tastic Event
From 31 March to 2 April 2018

The Castle of Les Baux-de-Provence is celebrating Easter. This involves an event the whole family can enjoy: an egg hunt, a historical tour, sketches, encounters with craftsmen and women, and animals—an exploration of the origins and traditions of Easter.

Firing catapults
At 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., visitors can try their hand at firing a trebuchet.

The bells
The bells are rung between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., but do you know how bells are made? The blacksmith will tell you all about it.

A great chocolate egg hunt for the children
Only on Sunday 1 April, at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., children aged 1 to 12 will be able to go hunting for chocolate eggs hidden all over the site. A special area will be set aside for the youngest children (1–5 yrs old).

Fables
Between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., an orator will recount the best fables about Easter animals. Boson, a shepherd from Les Baux, will talk about the various Easters that have been celebrated in the castle from the Middle Ages to the present day. Visitors can read these stories throughout the tour.

The animal farm
Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., hens and sheep will ‘show their credentials’ to explain why they are so important to Easter.

The Lune d’Ambre theatre troop’s storytelling sessions
Two actors will use their talents as storytellers to bring to life ‘egg-tastic’ stories handed down from generation to generation.
A cook will tell you how, in the Middle Ages, eggs were not consumed during Easter.
As a symbol of renaissance, they were reintroduced back into the kitchen after Lent. From peasants to lords, everyone indulged in this rich food.
An illuminator will tell you all about art and eggs. You will see that eggs are closely linked to the history of painting and that certain recipes are a treat for the eyes rather than the taste buds.
Every hour, between 10:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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