It is true that they look great, these four companies of riders on horses in ceremonial dress. They seduced the people of Toulouse who came in large numbers this Friday to admire this stroll through the streets of Toulouse. One of the many activities of the first edition of the Médiévales de Toulouse which continues this weekend Prairie des Filtres.

Going down to the site, we discover a staging of white and red tents. In a tunic and chainmail, Théo, 4 years old, exclaims, “it’s so as not to hurt me”. Near him, Sébastien, his father, specifies: “Since he saw d’Artagnan on TV, Theo has become a knight of the king”. This father is delighted with this activity “it keeps the children busy over a long weekend and helps them to discover an era that is often overlooked. It keeps them away from screens. And then the environment is ideal”.

Longer, the pillory installed in the center of the lawn, seems to have followers. “I don’t know anything about this sanction, admits Magali. In the Middle Ages, individuals punished for minor offenses were tied, their heads blocked between two pieces of wood facing the public who threw all kinds of projectiles at them. I just learned! “.
In the center of the Prairie, a gathering applauds the sword fights of valiant knights. Clément and Quentin don’t miss a beat of this unprecedented show in town: “It’s fabulous. They wear chain mail, a helmet with a helm, a shield. The reconstruction is perfect. Next to him, his parents agree: “Three afternoons both festive and educational…. For people who don’t parent on weekends, it’s perfect. The city was lacking”.

The Medieval are also a multitude of wooden games, traditional from the Middle Ages, to be tamed by young and old: “These games, often present in the rural environment during festivals, weddings, weaved social ties, assures Guy Lacaze , carpenter and creator of these games from reclaimed wood. A useful intergenerational link to find.

“Our generation has been fed with Lord of the Rings and to games of thrones“

Are you a fan of medieval times? Impossible not to go to the Atelier de la Sittelle, run by Lison, a historical costume and leather goods designer. “Many young people like this type of clothing, loose, thick with noble materials, notes the young woman. Our generation has been fed Lord of the Rings and to games of thrones. These series have conquered the imagination. »

Philippe Léon, president of the Federation of downtown merchants, is delighted with this success: “Millions of videos will circulate on social networks. It is unexpected! “.

This Saturday, May 28, wandering at 10 a.m. at the Victor-Hugo market and at 12 p.m. at Les Carmes; 3 p.m., parade through the streets of Toulouse. End of the Prairie des Filtres show at 8 p.m. Sunday, cannon catapult show at 11 a.m. Prairie des Filtres, followed by a medieval fight. At 12 p.m., stroll through town with a horse-drawn carriage ride for the children. End of the festivities at 5 p.m. Info: www.medievales-toulouse.fr