Public markets were particularly important in medieval towns. They enabled locals to obtain the foodstuffs they could not produce themselves. The Valence group from France reproduced part of a public market as it may have been at the time, offering mainly onions, cabbage, turnips and bread.

1993 - 1995

Reinventing the past: The Médiévales de Québec festival

Although Québec City was founded well after the Middle Ages, its ramparts and some of its architectural elements are reminiscent of this period of European history. In 1993, the Médiévales festival was organized to make the most of the Old City’s natural decor during a journey in time to Bourg-sous-le-Cap, a fictitious medieval town. Artisans, horseback riders and visitors from all over the world joined Québec City residents to recreate a bygone era. Put on your chain mail and come ride through streets of Québec City with us!

A public market for the Médiévales festival

Raynald Lavoie Public markets were particularly important in medieval towns. They enabled locals to obtain the foodstuffs they could not produce themselves. The Valence group from France reproduced part of a public market as it may have been at the time, offering mainly onions, cabbage, turnips and bread.

Chronoscope Can you pinpoint where the photo was taken? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1995

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