To recreate the Middle Ages, visitors were encouraged to come to the festival in period costume. Some were dressed as well-known historical figures, while others personified common folk going about their daily lives. Festival-goers felt like they were in a real town of the period, despite its fictitious name of Bourg-sous-le-Cap.

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!

The public joins in the Médiévales festival

Auteur inconnu To recreate the Middle Ages, visitors were encouraged to come to the festival in period costume. Some were dressed as well-known historical figures, while others personified common folk going about their daily lives. Festival-goers felt like they were in a real town of the period, despite its fictitious name of Bourg-sous-le-Cap.

Chronoscope Can you tell us where these young women are? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1993

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