Near Fougères, the great historical spectacle of 1488 returns in 2025

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Sunday October 13, the association 1488 held its general meeting, in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier, near Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine).

Member of the French Festival Federation and Historical Shows (FFFSH), it organizes manifestations around the history of the battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier, which took place on July 28, 1488.

Big show next July

His neighbor and third sound and light show, The English Archerwill be presented on July 3,4,5 and 6, 2025 at Château de la Giraudaisin Mézières-sur-Couesnon, north of the field of bataille of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier in July 1488.

” This great historical fresco retraces the entire context of a major European battle and fatal to the sovereignty of Brittany. Through a multitude of magnified paintings of decorationsmusic and costumes, culminating in a representation of the confrontation of the 2 armies. 1 hour 30 minutes of show to discover a story medieval international, anchored in our territory of the Marches de Bretagne”, describes the association.

The day, a medieval market will also be offered with free access.

137 members

The association counts 137 members and operates with a board of directors of 18 members, supported by 12 working committees. “In 2023, we obtained the Quality label of the FFFSH”, rejoices President Marc Lemancel, who also welcomes the number of animations organized. These are accompanied by rmedieval stepswhich generate revenue. The medieval events of July 6 and 7, 2024 also had a success which remains anchored in memories.

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