A whole weekend to immerse with family and friends in the heart of the 17th century.

Dance, poison, fencing, typography... two days of fun and instructive family activities, to relive castle life in the 17th century ! Costumed children welcome.

Prices : € 10 | under 18 : € 8 | free under 5
Booking (from OCT, 24) :
  by phone on +33 (0)4 75 91 83 64 and at the castle
› Children accompanied by an adult

Programming

  • Grignan

    OCT, 29 & 30, 2022
    4 pm

  • The Poison Affair

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    In 1679, the condition of the Comtesse de Grignan deteriorated. While in Paris, the poison affair is in full swing, psychosis sets in in Grignan. Was the countess poisoned? Accompanied by her maid, come investigate and unravel the mystery of one of the most famous cases of the 17th century.

    1h30 - from 11 years old

  • Grignan

    OCT, 29 & 30, 2022
    10.15 am, 11 am, 11.45 am, 2.15 pm, 3.15 pm, 4.15 pm and 4.45 pm

  • Flash visit

    Take advantage of the latest flash tours of the apartments of Madame de Sévigné and the Comte de Grignan, before the launch of a work campaign. Reopening in 2024 with a revisited scenography and 450 square meters devoted to the 17th century and its main figures.

    30 minutes - all ages

  • Grignan

    OCT, 29 & 30, 2022
    10.30 am and 11.15 am

  • Sounds of castles

    Take the main staircase and cross the apartments and state rooms. Observe the decorations, the furniture and the paintings and listen to the sounds of the castle. Learn to bow and dance. Prom attire recommended !

    30 minutes - from 4 years old

  • (c) Jean DELMARTY
  • Grignan

    OCT, 29 & 30, 2022
    11 am et 2.30 pm

  • In the skin of a young nobleman

    Accompanied by the preceptor of the Château de Grignan, relive the daily life of a young nobleman in the 17th century: dance, reverence, body posture... It remains to be seen whether, at the end of your apprenticeship, you will be worthy of being introduced into the big world!

    1h15 - from 6 years old

  • Grignan

    OCT, 30, 2022
    2.30 pm, 3.15 pm and 4 pm

  • Introduction to fencing

    In the time of the Marquise de Sévigné and the Sun King, the accomplished gentleman had to be a skilled fencer. Courteous game or deadly exchange, this art consisted – according to Molière – in touching without being touched. Introduce yourself to this discipline in the company of an instructor... in a courteous mode of course !

    45 minutes - from 7 years old

  • Grignan

    OCT, 29 - 2022
    2 pm > 6 pm

  • Castle noises in typography

    Workshop with Colophon - from 4 years old

    Choose a “castle noise” and transcribe it into onomatopoeia to print it, using large wooden characters, on a poster. Leave with your creation!

    › No booking required, included in the entrance ticket.

  • Grignan

    OCT, 29 & 30 - 2022
    2 pm > 6 pm

  • It's time to pose !

    Workshop with Sophie Hatier - all ages

    Inspired by the portraits in our collections, pose like our illustrious characters and let yourself be photographed by a professional. Receive your photo by email a few days later…

    › No booking required, included in the ticket entrance




  • (c) Blaise ADILON
  • Grignan

    OCT, 29 & 30 - 20212
    2 pm > 6 pm

  • Telling stories

    Workshop with Dany Aubert - all ages

    Classic (and less classic) tales revisited for the Château de Grignan.

    > No booking required, included in the entrance ticket

  • (c) Francis REY

What else to see

  • Guided tour
  • Like a young nobleman
  • DEC 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 & 30 - 2022 > 11 am
  • Grignan

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  • Jeu d'énigmes
  • The Poison Affair
  • DEC 22, 27, 31 - 2022 > 3 pm
  • Grignan

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