Medieval Issigeac (Summer Update Part 10)

Our ruelle by night

 An association of villagers keen to preserve the medieval character of Issigeac has sprung up. Les Menestrels have produced a little book of its history (Roman in fact!) and now a series of events entitled Issigeac en flambeaux. 6 times / summer, locals and tourists gather for a fascinating slide show of the history (projected on to 16th century buildings!), followed by a teen group that does ancient-looking tricks (such as the diabolo), then some poetry and a fable enacted by our neighbours. The highlight for us is that the public lights are extinguished in order to facilitate a tour of the village by flaming torch.

approaching the house (on the corner) by torch light

The villagers' fable - money talks

Joanna with the stars of the show (neighbours Russ and Jean Louis)

 This year our stay overlapped with the annual "Medieval Day" - see previous years for full effect! It was the 2nd most highly anticipated day of the summer!

Silks in the church square

The boy who was knighted in that very spot 4 years ago

The girl who aims to be knighted in 2013

My love the Benedictine monk of many pleasures

 

The evening ended with fire dancing in the main square (professionals, not would be knights and monks)