Discover 6,000 Years of History in a Breakthaking Spectacle
Are you ready to be transported through time and witness an extraordinary spectacle? Look no further than the historical fresco at Bridiers Castle in La Souterraine, France.
This annual event, as always, promises an unforgettable experience, boasting a remarkable ensemble of 500 actors adorned in over 2,500 historical costumes. The spectacle showcases a mesmerizing fusion of light and sound, featuring breathtaking fireworks and captivating special effects that will leave you in awe. The historic site comes alive as volunteers come together, transforming the grounds and its tower into a captivating stage that draws thousands of spectators each year.
The Bridiers historical fresco, now in its 17th edition, has been taking visitors on a captivating journey through more than 6,000 years of history. From the migration of a tribe at the end of the Neanderthal era to the Roman Occupation, the Bacchus festival, and the Commandery of the Order of Malta, the fresco has so far covered significant events spanning prehistory to 1945. With each edition, a fresh narrative unfolds, making the experience akin to witnessing a “live movie on stage.
You’ll find a brilliant display of special effects, pyrotechnics, and projections of giant images, as well as carefully curated music adding to the emotional dimension and intensity of the performance, leaving you with a powerful and often moving experience.
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Show 2023: “Passion and Glory (1916- 1936)”
This year, the Bridiers Historical Fresco presents its 17th edition with the theme “Passion and Glory (1916-1936)”.
The focus revolves around an exceptional athlete from Dorat, Joseph Guillemot. Guillemot’s remarkable achievements include winning the French military championship in the 5,000m in Colombes in 1918 and securing a gold medal in the 5,000m at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp.
The show beautifully narrates Guillemot’s journey, covering two eventful decades from 1916 to 1936. His heroism on the battlefield of Verdun and subsequent recognition with the Croix de Guerre, along with his sporting triumphs at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, are showcased. The performance captures the essence of universal values like work, land, friendship, effort, solidarity, and sport, as it transitions from the Great War to the Roaring Twenties, and from rural life to the advent of paid holidays. This particular show has even received the prestigious Cultural Olympiads label from Paris 2024.
Witness the Spectacle this year: from the 4th – 7th August 2023
Check the official website for tickets, pricing, and more information.
