WHO WE ARE

AN AREA STEEPED IN HISTORY

 

The idea of celebrating this event arose in 1953 during the ceremonies of its 500th anniversary, but the circumstances at the time were not conducive to to celebrate this French victory.

The idea will live long in the memory, and after a period of more than 20 years, the first show was staged in 1974.

The show took off in 1977 on the banks of the Dordogne at a place called "La Plage". known as "la Plage". The popular success exceeded the organisers' expectations, the show adapted and was then performed in front of the church of Saint-Symphorien, at the the Blanzac equestrian centre and, for over 30 years, at the foot of the Château de Castegens in Belvès-de-Castillon.

The incredible energy of the volunteers, groups of friends, families families, shopkeepers and their commitment, coordinated by the Comité des Fêtes makes the show grow year after year.

 

THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR

Anne-Marie Cocula, Historian and Guardian of Authenticity.

 

A specialist in modern European history (15th-19th centuries), Anne-Marie Cocula has devoted her career to teaching and research at the Université Michel de Montaigne - Bordeaux, where she was professor, lecturer and then president from 1994 to 1999.

 

Passionate about regional history, she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Battle of Castillon, where she ensures that every element of the show is historically accurate. Her expertise guarantees a faithful recreation of the events and characters of the period.

 

His doctoral thesis, devoted to the role of the Dordogne River in trade in the modern era, culminated in the publication in 2021 of his book "À propos d'une rivière et de ses riverains, le peuple de la Dordogne". His work highlights the importance of this waterway linking the Massif Central to Bordeaux and Northern Europe.

 

Thanks to its commitment, the Battle of Castillon offers an authentic and captivating journey back in time.

ANNE-MARIE COCULAHISTORIAN

OUR LAND

CASTILLON LA BATAILLE
JACQUES BREILLAT
MAYOR

This Gironde commune, in the heart of a wine-growing region, is 13 km from Saint-Émilion and borders the Dordogne department.

There are around fifteen communes in France with the name "Castillon", which evokes a fortified place, but only one has added to its name the memory of a "battle" that marked its history.

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BELVÈS DE CASTILLON
DANIEL FÉNELON
MAYOR

This commune is located on the slopes of Castillon la Bataille, 20 km from Libourne. Since 1 January 2013, the commune has been part of the CDC du Grand Saint Émilionnais.

From the outset, it has hosted the Bataille show.

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