“1000 years of history”

Complete visit that will allow you to discover the bastions, ramparts and walkway. The technical details and construction sacrets that turned the castle into an impregnable fortress will be revealed. The circuit is dotted with different scenes, explaining what the daily life of princes, soldiers and servants under the regime of the Principality was.
*Departs from the courtyard of the Castle all year round, and from the stronghold of the King during July and August. (Moat-parking)

“Sedan, a principality”

This internal visit exposes you to the private life of the Princes, the family biography, their daily life, the symbols of their power as well as their fabulous collection of armour, brought in Paris by Napoleon. During the visit the political role of a principality, wedged between the Holy Empire and the powerful Kingdom of France will be described.

* Departure in the courtyard of the Castle.

“Amazing – This fortified castle”

You will be lead on to the walkway usually closed to the public, propably giving you the most beautiful views of the castle.

Walk around the castle and property

This tour was designed to guide you all around the 3,5 hectares that covers the largest castle in Europe. Plan for ample time for this extended visit!

In search of Charlotte’s treasure

Raymond stole the treasure of Charlotte, Princess of Sedan. The students will have the mission to find it. The guides (or the teacher) will guide the chirldren around the castle to nine different locations. Each child will have a booklet to write down the answers that will lead them to find the hidden treasure.

Extra’s

Ardennaises sandwiches

• Select from our delicious sandwiches from the Ardennes at lunchtime.

Rent of surcots (Outer garment)

• Dress up the children in an outer garment with the colours of the Princes of Sedan.

The tasting

• During this tasting, we invite children to discover the flavours of the Middle Ages. A delicious apple and almond dariole*, accompanied by a shortbread with nuts and a glass of milk or artisanal apple juice. (€ 3.90 / person) *Definition of dariole – (in French cooking) a small, round-shaped mould in which an individual sweet or savoury dish is cooked and served
• A delicious piece of sugar pie with glass of milk or artisanal apple juice. (€ 3.90 / person)