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A huge medieval feast in one of the prettiest museums in Paris in February

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Listen up, dear knights and ladies, gentlewomen and lords of Paris, get ready! And since the best jokes are the shortest, we'll continue in a modern style for the rest of this article. On February 11th, the Conciergerie is hosting a huge medieval banquet, featuring period dishes and top-notch entertainment. We’ll tell you everything.

History-loving friends and food enthusiasts, or just curious visitors, how about taking a trip back to 1378? This February, the Conciergerie, an iconic monument in Paris's history, invites you to experience a grand banquet organized by Charles V as if you were really there. On the menu: a 10-course tasting experience right in the heart of the Gens d'Armes Hall at the Paris museum.


A little history lesson

On January 6, 1378, Charles V, then king of France, welcomed his uncle, Charles IV, to Paris. And since this fellow is none other than the first German emperor visiting the historical capital, the king decided to pull out all the stops (quite literally!) to honor this extraordinary guest. For this special occasion, he invited 800 people to gather in the Gens d'Armes Hall of the museum.

a Conciergerie, to delight you with recipes showcasing the entire culinary expertise of France from that time. Iconic dishes that have become emblematic, thanks to their preservation in a collection of popular recipes from the era: the Taillevent.


A Royal Banquet

This exceptional moment awaits you at the Center of National Monuments, right in the heart of the Conciergerie. For one enchanting evening, you can indulge in a 10-course tasting menu featuring unique recipes straight from Taillevent, and recreated for the first time thanks to a team of expert specialists in medieval cooking and the Middle Ages. We've heard about pilgrim capons that are sure to impress!

Aside from the food, which promises to be as innovative as it is delicious, the evening will be a chance to enjoy musical performances, giving us a taste of what the big parties of the 14th century were like, and even featuring a "flight of raptors". To be among the 80 guests who get to experience this unique event, you'll need to pay 60€ per person. It’s clear they really want to immerse us in 1378, as they’ve apparently kept the prices from that era, and we can’t complain about that!


Banquet of Charles V: a royal feast in 10 dishes
Conciergerie
2, boulevard du Palais – 1st
February 11, 2025
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