Activities | Le Château et jardins des Milandes

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New ! Playmobil exhibition

The Playmobil are settling in the Château des Milandes from 1 April to 8 May 2023!

Discover the whole story of Josephine Baker through this exhibition which will take place during the Easter holidays!

Let yourself be guided by the windows and take a trip back in time!

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Children’s FALCONRY WORKSHOP

Come and have fun at the castle as a princess or a falconer! Discover the world of « birds of prey » and learn the art of Falconry. Surprises await you!

Children from 5yrs to 13yrs – duration 30 min (reservations recommended). We invite one parent to accompany their child during the workshop (limited to one parent per child for security reasons).

Workshop at 3.30 pm : From Monday to Friday
During the winter holidays: From Monday 6 February to Friday 3 March 2023.

Workshop at 2.15pm (except Saturdays) :
From Sunday 9 April to Monday 8 May 2023.

From Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 May 2023.

From Sunday 22 October to Sunday 5 November 2023.

Workshop at 3.15pm : From Monday to Friday

From Wednesday 12 July to Wednesday 30 August 2023.

Workshop at 4.45pm : From Monday to Friday and Sunday

From Wednesday 12 July to Wednesday 30 August 2023.

Workshop at 11.30am :
Christmas holidays: 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 December 2023 and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 2024.

Parents wishing to register their 4 year old child in the falconry workshop can do so subject to availability and payment of the entrance fee (8.00€). There is no additional charge for these workshops.

Places limited to 12 children.

Booking is strongly advised
Tel: 05 53 59 31 21 or via Facebook@lechateaudesmilandes

WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.

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Feeding exotic birds

Accompanied by our keeper, the children will enter the aviary to feed our exotic birds: a fun way to approach these smart little birds! Workshop reserved for children from 5yrs to 18yrs. It will take place between 12.00am and 12.45pm (no reservation required but subject to availability).

Workshop from 12.00am to 12.45am (except Saturdays) :
From Thursday 9 April to Monday 8 May 2023.

From Wednesday 12 July to Wednesday 30 August 2023.

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Aviary experience!

We invite you to visit our parakeet’s aviary in the afternoon and immerse yourself in the intriguing world of these birds. Open to all age groups (children 12yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult).

OPEN DAILY FROM 4 February to 8 January 2024.

February to 25 March : 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Weather permitting).

March, April, May, June, September and October : 10.00am to 6.00pm

July and August : 10.00am to 7.30pm

From 1 November to 12 November : 10.00am to 5.30pm

From 13 November to 22 December : 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Weather permitting).

Christmas and New Year : 11am to 5pm (Weather permitting).

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Musketeer workshop:“Sword in hand”!

Take a fencing lesson with Lord de Caumont-La-Force and become a musketeer/musketeeress to the King’s court!

Children from 8yrs to 88yrs – Duration 30 min – Reservations recommended.

Children will be welcomed by Lord de Caumont who is searching for aspiring candidates to present to the king. They will discover the art of fencing in total security.

Attack, Defend, Dodge: At the end of the workshop, the children can show their parents the skills they have been taught. Children should be accompanied by a parent.

Workshop at 3.30pm :

Sundays 5, 12 and 19 February and Sunday 5 March 2023.

Workshop at 10.15am : From Monday to Friday

From Wednesday 12 July to Wednesday 30 August 2023.

Workshop at 2.30pm and 4.30pm :

Christmas & New Year: 23, 24 (only at 2.30pm), 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 December 2023 and and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 2024.

Places limited to 12 children

Booking is strongly advised
Tel: 05 53 59 31 21 or via Facebook@lechateaudesmilandes

WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.

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Falconry workshop for adults

Learn everything about the art of falconry in the company of one of our falconers! If you are enthusiastic about this skill or you would like to know more about this sport, come and discover the world of our birds of prey with our master falconer.

The workshop is open to families with children aged 14yrs and over. Duration 40 minutes- Reservations are strongly recommended.

Workshop at 10.15am :

From Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 May 2023.

Workshop at 1.30pm : Every Sunday

From Sunday 16 July to Sunday 27 August 2023.

Workshop at 2.15pm :
Saturday 16 September and Sunday 17 September 2023, for « European Heritage »

Places limited to 12 persons; Reservations recommended
Tel: 05 53 59 31 21 or via Facebook @lechateaudesmilandes.

WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.

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ARCHAEOLOGY WORKSHOP

Children will discover the methods and techniques of archaeology. Dig, scrape and unearth true artifacts from the grounds of Les Milandes. Each participant will have their allocated excavation area and list all their findings in order to understand the life of the Caumont family and of past generations. 

Workshop at 10.15am : Every Sunday

From Sunday 16 July to Sunday 27 August 2023.

Workshop at 2.15pm :

Saturday 16 September and Sunday 17 September 2023, for « European Heritage » Day.

For children 8yrs to 15yrs. Limited to 9 persons. Duration 45 minutes. Reservation strongly recommended.
Tel : 05 53 59 31 21 or via Facebook account @lechateaudesmilandes.

WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.

In case of rain, this workshop will be canceled because it takes place exclusively outdoors in an uncovered area. Thank you for your understanding.

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Feeding goats

The castle recently welcomed 4 dwarf goats! Come meet them!

Workshop from 3:45pm. to 4:15pm (except Saturdays):

From Sunday 9 April to Monday 8 May 2023.

Workshop from 3:15pm to 3:45pm. (except Saturdays):

From Wednesday 12 July to Wednesday 30 August 2023.

Workshop from 12:00am. to 12:30pm (except Saturdays):

From Sunday 22 October to Sunday 5 November 2023.

No reservation required but subject to availability.

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Tale workshop (410 years old)

Charlotte Rose de Caumont La Force, writer of tales ar the court of king Louis the fourteenth, she proposes to tell you one of her most famous story. Inside a high tower, a young girl with very long hai invites you to follow her in her adventures. Before Grimm’s and Disney’s studio’s Rapunzel, discover the original story of Persinette

Workshop at 10.15am : from Monday to Friday

From Wednesday 12 July to Wednesday 30 August 2023.

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Playlet, duel in the time of the Caumont

Builders of Les Milandes, the Caumont are during the 16th century, one of the most powerful family. You will discover that, as lords, protestants, or wealthy heirs , their destiny has entered into history through numerous battles that will be presented to you with 5 playlet.

Demonstrations at 12.00am, 3.15pm and 4.45pm : from Monday to Wednesday

From Wednesday 12 July to Wednesday 30 August 2023.

Saturday 16 September and Sunday 17 September 2023, for « European Heritage » Day.

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NEW ! "Beekeeper for a day" workshop

Dive into the heart of this fascinating profession and get in touch with our friends the bees!

Workshop at 10.30am and 11.45pm :

Only on Sunday 4 June 2023 for the “Rendez-vous aux jardins”.

Workshop at 9.30am and 10.45am: every Thursday

From Thursday 13 July to Thursday 24 August 2023.

ANYONE ALLERGIC TO BEES MUST TELL US BEFORE THE START OF THE WORKSHOP!

For children and adults from 4 to 99 years old. Limited to 20 people. Duration 1 hour. Reservation strongly recommended on 05 53 59 31 21 or via the Facebook account @lechateaudesmilandes. No additional charge.

ATTENTION! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.

In the event of very heavy rain or very bad weather conditions, this workshop will be canceled as it takes place exclusively outdoors in an uncovered area. Thank you for your understanding.

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NEW ! Mail art workshop

Discover postal art with a real professional thanks to an exciting workshop for children and adults !

Workshop at 3.00pm: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (except Wednesday)

From Monday 30 October to Friday 3 November 2023.

For children and adults from 7 to 99 years old. Limited to 15 people. Duration 2 hours. Reservation strongly recommended on 05 53 59 31 21 or via the Facebook account @lechateaudesmilandes. No additional charge.

ATTENTION! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.