The Eldoria grand bal
Festive event
For the fifth edition of its grand bal, the château d'angers will be vibrating to the rhythm of medieval fantasy over the weekend!
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Saturday 13 June daytime: 10am-6.30 pm (last admission 5.45 pm)
Saturday 13 June evening: 7pm-00.30 pm (last admission 10.30 pm)
Sunday 14 June daytime: 10am-6.30 pm (last admission 5 pm)
Check out the full programme before you buy your tickets!
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prices
Day ticket: €14
Evening ticket: €19
Weekend pass: €30
Free for under-18s
The program in the dry moats (picnics and walks) is free, no tickets required!
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all audiences
The comedy show on Saturday evening is not recommended for under-15s.
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access conditions
> For the programme inside the château: advance ticket purchase recommended to avoid queuing
> The programme in the moat (picnic and walks) is accessible free of charge, without tickets
> The event is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility and pushchairs
> All children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
> This event takes place both indoors and outdoors
> The monument is located in a pedestrian zone: plan your arrival and parking!
> Access to the monument is regulated (vigipirate control, no pets allowed except assistance animals, no luggage lockers, etc.). Make your arrangements before you arrive. -
take your ticket
> On line at the e-ticket office (in advance and on the day)
> At the château ticket office (in advance and on the day)PLEASE NOTE: even under-18s, for whom this event is free, must buy a ticket!
- E-ticketing
Presentation
Fate is knocking at the gates of the Château d'Angers... While the Shadow, devouring the light, spreads to the East, a glimmer of hope and festivity lights up between the seventeen towers of our citadel. The programme for this year's 'Grand Bal' includes elven archery, mage encampments, readings of ancient tales, illumination workshops, miniature battles, a giant picnic, a fantasy stall and tattoos. And don't forget your best costume for the grand ball under the stars.
Program
All day Saturday and Sunday in the castle (accessible with a "day ticket" or a "weekend pass")
Fantasy stall
The fantasy Échoppe brings together creators, authors, illustrators and craftspeople from fantasy worlds. It's the real heart of the Grand Bal, offering a wide range of stands combining craft creation, publishing and the world of games. Visitors can discover fantasy and romance books, meet authors, explore LARP games and accessories, historical figurines and miniature games, as well as jewellery, decorative objects and creations designed for fans of the imaginary world.
- Artnocturne: medieval tattooing (fee payable)
- Grimoire de Lorphé: fantasy and romance bookshop, with signing sessions. Guest authors: Pauline C, Marine Shapan, Nox
- Chaumière du Bout des Rêves: GN universe, games and costumes
- Distill'Rêve: herbs and plants inspired by fantasy
- Myriahlys Création: role-playing accessories and dice making
- Atelier d'Emmy: illustration and sewing
- Panthéa: illustration and illumination
- Virginie de Bodinat: fantasy jewellery, accessories and make-up
- Pillage: historical miniature games
Saturday and Sunday non-stop
Exhibitions
Exhibition of figurines from the Lord of the Rings universe (collection of Rodrigue Petit - aka "Rodchess") and exhibition of fantasy costumes and accessories presented by "La Chaumière du Bout des Rêves" and "Mytholon".
Saturday and Sunday non-stop
Games and entertainment
Role-playing tables (sessions lasting around 2 hours), board games, bookmarking and illumination workshops and fantasy readings are on offer to the public, organised by "Le Grimoire de Lorphé", the association "L'Auberge des Rêveurs" and "Panthéa".
Reading activities
Saturday: 2:15pm, 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am, 2:15pm
Bookmark workshop
Saturday and Sunday: 11am, 3pm, 4pm
Illumination / calligraphy workshop
Saturday and Sunday non-stop from 2pm
Eldoria citadel camp
Watch demonstrations and take part in a range of workshops, including coat-of-arms making, an introduction to archery and fun training sessions inspired by the world of medieval fantasy.
Saturday and Sunday non-stop
Great games for children - from age 3
Activities dedicated to young audiences with the "Fantasy Trail" and the "Gnome War". Dynamic, interactive games designed with children in mind!
Saturday and Sunday non-stop
Fantasy" show - Ancient fencing circle
A choreographed ancient fencing show combining scripted combat and interaction with the audience, performed by eight artists. After each performance, there will be additional entertainment, especially for children.
Saturday: 11 am, 3 pm, 5:45 pm
Sunday: 11am, 3pm, 5:45pm
Saturday evening in the château (available with an 'evening ticket' or 'weekend pass')
Fantasy stall
The Échoppe fantasy brings together creators, authors, illustrators and craftspeople from fantasy worlds. It's the real heart of the Grand Bal, offering a wide range of stands combining craft creation, publishing and the world of games. Visitors can discover fantasy and romance books, meet authors, explore LARP games and accessories, historical figurines and miniature games, as well as jewellery, decorative objects and creations designed for fans of the imaginary world.
- Artnocturne: medieval tattooing (fee payable)
- Grimoire de Lorphé: fantasy and romance bookshop, with signing sessions. Guest authors: Pauline C, Marine Shapan, Nox
- Chaumière du Bout des Rêves: GN universe, games and costumes
- Distill'Rêve: herbs and plants inspired by fantasy
- Myriahlys Création: role-playing accessories and dice making
- Atelier d'Emmy: illustration and sewing
- Panthéa: illustration and illumination
- Virginie de Bodinat: fantasy jewellery, accessories and make-up
- Pillage: historical miniatures games
7pm - 10pm
Exhibitions
Exhibition of figurines from the Lord of the Rings universe (collection of Rodrigue Petit - aka "Rodchess") and exhibition of fantasy costumes and accessories presented by "La Chaumière du Bout des Rêves" and "Mytholon".
7pm - 10pm
The Grand Ball
Don't miss the big fantasy evening featuring entertainment, music and fire shows.
The programme includes a performance by Cléa, Princesse des Flammes, from the Futuravapeur company, comedy with the Académie d'Humour, a competition for the best costume (judges: Shudan Cosplay, Eyilinspy, Drayons'Cass), a fire show and two sets by Courseval (a bardcore band) for dancing under the stars!
7pm - 12:30pm The comedy show is not recommended for under -15s.
Sunday in the ditches (free, excluding tickets)
Picnic for a fantastic Sunday
A convivial time with food trucks, relaxation areas and light entertainment in the castle moat. Visitors can eat on site or bring their own picnic.
From 10:30am to 4:30pm
Entertainment
No banquet without music and entertainment! Enjoy the roving entertainment with the fantastic stilt walkers of the Futuravapeur Company, the horsewoman Cléa and her two horses Djazz and Fuego and the music of the Prima Culpa group, a duo with a hard-hitting dark folk concept, born of the explosive encounter between Scottish bagpipes and oriental war drums.
Equestrian parade of the knightess Cléa
10:30am and 3pm
Musical parade with Prima Culpa
10:30am, 12pm, 1:30 pm, 4pm
Stilt walk with the Compagnie Futuravapeur
12:30pm, 2 pm, 4pm
Fire show by Cléa, princess of flames
4:30pm