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Right in Montmorency Park, extras and actors set up to recreate a medieval travellers’ encampment. Tents were set up and fireplaces built. They had everything needed to prepare meals. For instance, we see a whole pig slowly roasting on a spit.
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!

Travellers’ encampment

Auteur inconnu Right in Montmorency Park, extras and actors set up to recreate a medieval travellers’ encampment. Tents were set up and fireplaces built. They had everything needed to prepare meals. For instance, we see a whole pig slowly roasting on a spit.
Chronoscope What are they cooking up in that big black pot? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Le Soleil Fonds - Date: 1993-08-12