Take an immersive tour of the castle and discover the fortress by plunging straight into history! Designed and produced by Alfran and The Immersers (ex Studio Daguet) between 2022 and 2024, this scenography is divided into three phases along the visitor circuit. It concerns 3,000m² of the 35,000m² that make up the largest fortified castle in Europe.
The well of legends
In the underground rooms of the Jeu de Paume, you’ll discover the well of legends. As soon as you enter the tour, you are transported into a mysterious and enchanting world. A young woman, Charlotte de La Marck, invites you to take part in an epic quest: the search for the Flamberge sword, a legendary artefact at the heart of Ardennes tales.
The besieged fortress
Then, when you reach the twin towers, you’ll discover the time of the fortified castles. This second phase of the tour depicts the life of medieval soldiers during a siege, allowing you to understand the challenges and realities of the Middle Ages. It’s a truly immersive experience. Thanks to realistic reconstructions, atmospheric sounds and interactive technologies, you are plunged into the heart of a powerful attack, but not enough to breach the impregnable fortress. The soldiers resist and win!
The princely wedding
In the princely dwelling, you are transported back to the time of the princes and the Renaissance. You are attending the royal wedding between Charlotte de La Marck and Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne.
The fate of the last heiress of the La Marck family was to seal the fate of the principality and, in turn, that of France.
