reenactment in France

**Ancienne Alliance** · 22nd July 08, 04:18 AM

It was a few days ago in Touraine, the "garden of France".

In the town of Richelieu , the famous 17th century French Cardinal.

More to come...

**Ancienne Alliance** · 22nd July 08, 04:19 AM

France and the Highlands united.

Best,

Robert

**Arlen** · 22nd July 08, 04:25 AM

Those are some fantastic pictures! It looks like you all had a really great day. Thanks for sharing.

**Mipi** · 22nd July 08, 04:27 AM

That is something to admire. Very nice.

**Jock Scot** · 22nd July 08, 04:29 AM

Oh,what fun! Many thanks for sharing the day.

**macwilkin** · 22nd July 08, 05:47 AM

Shades of Alan Breck Stewart of Kidnapped fame! :mrgreen:

Robert -- what can you tell us about the reeanactment group?

Cheers,

Todd

**Ancienne Alliance** · 22nd July 08, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Shades of Alan Breck Stewart of Kidnapped fame! :mrgreen:

Robert -- what can you tell us about the reeanactment group?

Cheers,

Todd

There were 3 reenactment groups reunited this week end.

They come from different parts of France (The North, Montpellier, Touraine).

They specialise in ancient fencing : renaissance, highland as well as 17th and 18th century French and Italian fencing.

They had individual camps on the festival's grounds where they would sleep, wash, cook and exercise.

They put out plays and shows all week end.

Best,

Robert

**Finn** · 22nd July 08, 06:24 AM

Great pics!
Q: How is Richelieu viewed in France? In the U.S. he is usually painted in quite a sinister light. Just curious and personally unbiased.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 22nd July 08, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by Finn

Great pics!
Q: How is Richelieu viewed in France? In the U.S. he is usually painted in quite a sinister light. Just curious and personally unbiased.

Same thing in France, I'm afraid !

**macwilkin** · 22nd July 08, 06:37 AM

Very good, Robert. As an "old" reenactor myself, I'm always interested in "the hobby" in other countries.

I've always wanted to put together a French Marine impression for the French & Indian War period, since I do not live too far from the Pays des Illinois.

Best,

Todd