What's the story:

What do you think of transforming your children in authentic medieval knights for a day? You now have the opportunity in the Medieval week of  Montblanc. At the Knight School, the youngest ones may build a shield, a sword or a helmet. And if you want to become Robin Hood, try shooting with a bow. For those who want to become jockeys in the first place, you can try the horse riding. And you will also be able to attend training sessions with a sword fight.

At any time, the soldiers and knights of the four noble houses organize tournaments where they test their chivalrous skills. Strength, balance, wit and humor are what you'll find in these spontaneous games, where there is nothing to hide. And in the evening all the young participants of the workshops and activities will receive their diploma from the hand of Saint George and the Princess, certifying they have become a knight.  

During all day you can enjoy of delicious smells, animals, and crafts such as blacksmiths, glaziers, weavers, shoe manufacturers, at the market place. And if you want a gift just go follow the craft’s man itinerary. All the artisans hide some objects with which they will stamp the program and once completed and released in Medieval Camp you’ll get a reward.

The minstrels will captured the attention of people, and the youngest ones will be impressed with the puppets and jugglers. And we can not forget the most famous spectacle of the Medieval Week: the representation of the legend of Sant Jordi.

A unique opportunity to experience the medieval atmosphere in the family!

Timetable:

from april 23rd until May 3rd 2009 from 10:00 to 20:00.

Price:

Street shows: for free; Activities: different prices.

The best season:

spring

Lunch tips:

If you are hungry, you can enjoy of a traditional Catalan cuisine in Molí d'en Mallol, a restaurant with some great desserts! If you prefer to eat outside Montblanc and flee the crowd, go to Rojals to enjoy some great grilled meat at the Socarrimada restaurant.

More info:

Here you’ll find a brief summary of the activities for the kids:

Knight School, Wall S. Jordi, Friday May 1 from 11:00 to 14:00 - 17:00 to 19:00; on Saturday April 25 and May 2 from 11:00 to 14:00 - 17:00 to 19:00, on Sunday April 26 and May 3 from 11:00 to 14:00. Price: Shows: Free - Activities: various prices

Puppets: The amusing story of Sant Jordi, Sant Miquel Park, Saturday April 25 at 17:00, Saturday May 2 at 13:00. Free.

Guard Shifts at the streets and squares, at 11:00 on April 25 and 26;  May 1, 2 and 3 May. Free.

Craft shows and Medieval Market at the streets and squares from 10:00 to 20:00 on April 25 and 26; May 1, 2 and 3. Free.

Representation of the Legend of S. Jordi, Passeig Conangla (The Foradot) on Saturday April 25 at 22:30. Price: -6 years: 5 € / +6 years: 15 € / person Groups +20 (in advance): € 12.

Recommendations: the Medieval Week of Montblanc has a lot of success and is therefore a crowed celebration. The in the afternoons there is less people which is perhaps the best time to visit it with children.

Photo: © Medieval Week Montblanc