Activities
What could be more agreeable than to spend a day with your children and make the most of our family activities!
In the idyllic surroundings of the castle, children are welcome to participate in two entertaining acivities with their parents (no supplement).
WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.
Click HERE to see our leaflet 2024 !
Children’s FALCONRY WORKSHOP
Children from 5yrs to 13yrs – duration 30 min (reservations recommended). We invite one parent to accompany their child during the workshop (limited to one parent per child for security reasons).
Workshop at 3.30 pm : From Monday to Friday
During the winter holidays: From Monday 12 February to Friday 8 March 2024.
Workshop at 2.15pm (except Saturdays) :
From Sunday 7 April to Sunday 5 May 2024.
From Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 May 2024 (exceptionally on Saturdays too).
From Sunday 20 October to Sunday 3 November 2024.
Workshop at 3.15pm and 4.45pm : From Monday to Friday
From Wednesday 10 July to Friday 30 August 2024.
Workshop at 11.30am :
Christmas holidays: from Saturday 21 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025 (except the 25 December and 1 January).
Parents wishing to register their 4 year old child in the falconry workshop can do so subject to availability and payment of the child entrance fee. There is no additional charge for these workshops.
Places limited to 12 children.
Booking is strongly advised
Tel: 05 53 59 31 21 or via Facebook@lechateaudesmilandes
WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.
Feeding exotic birds
Workshop from 12.00am to 12.45am (except Saturdays) :
From Thursday 7 April to Sunday 5 May 2024.
From Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 May 2024 (exceptionally on Saturdays too).
From Wednesday 10 July to Friday 30 August 2024.
Aviary experience!
OPEN DAILY FROM 10 February 2024 to 5 January 2025.
From 10 February to 23 March : 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Weather permitting).
March, April, May, June, September-October- Beginning of November : 10.00am to 6.00pm
July and August : 10.00am to 7.30pm
From 12 November to 20 December : 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Weather permitting).
Christmas and New Year : 11am to 5pm (Weather permitting).
Musketeer workshop:“Sword in hand”!
Children from 8yrs to 88yrs – Duration 30 min – Reservations recommended.
Children will be welcomed by Lord de Caumont who is searching for aspiring candidates to present to the king. They will discover the art of fencing in total security.
Attack, Defend, Dodge: At the end of the workshop, the children can show their parents the skills they have been taught. Children should be accompanied by a parent.
Workshop at 3.30pm :
Sundays 11, 18, 25 February and Sundays 3, 10 March 2024.
Workshop at 3.45pm and 5.15pm : From Monday to Friday
From Monday 8 April to Friday 3 May 2024.
Workshop at 10.15am : From Monday to Friday
From Wednesday 10 July to Friday 30 August 2024.
Workshop at 2.30pm and 4.30pm :
Christmas & New Year: 21, 22, 23, 24 (only at 2.30pm), 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 December 2024 and and 2, 3, 4, 5 January 2025.
Places limited to 12 children
Booking is strongly advised
Tel: 05 53 59 31 21 or via Facebook@lechateaudesmilandes
WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.
Falconry workshop for adults
The workshop is open to families with children aged 14yrs and over. Duration 40 minutes- Reservations are strongly recommended.
Workshop at 10.15am :
From Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 May 2024 (exceptionally on Saturdays too).
Workshop at 10.15am and 4.45pm : Every Sunday
From Sunday 14 July to Sunday 25 August 2024
Places limited to 12 persons; Reservations recommended
Tel: 05 53 59 31 21 or via Facebook @lechateaudesmilandes.
WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.
ARCHAEOLOGY WORKSHOP
Workshop at 10.15am :
From Sunday 14 July to Sunday 25 August 2024 (Every Sunday).
Saturday 21 September and Sunday 22 September 2024 for « European Heritage » Day.
For children 8yrs to 15yrs. Limited to 9 persons. Duration 45 minutes. Reservation strongly recommended.
Tel : 05 53 59 31 21 or via Facebook account @lechateaudesmilandes.
WARNING! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.
In case of rain, this workshop will be canceled because it takes place exclusively outdoors in an uncovered area. Thank you for your understanding.
Feeding goats
Workshop from 3:45pm to 4:15pm (except Saturdays):
From Sunday 7 April to Sunday 5 May 2024.
Workshop from 3:15pm to 3:45pm. (except Saturdays):
From Wednesday 10 July to Friday 30 August 2024.
Workshop from 12:00am to 12:30pm (except Saturdays):
From Sunday 20 October to Sunday 3 November 2024.
No reservation required but subject to availability.
Tale workshop (4-10 years old)
Workshop at 1.45pm : from Monday to Friday
From Wednesday 10 July to Friday 30 August 2024.
Workshop at 3.30pm and 5.30pm :
Christmas & New Year: 21, 22, 23, 24 (only at 3.30pm), 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 December 2024 and and 2, 3, 4, 5 January 2025.
Playlet, duel in the time of the Caumont
Demonstrations at 12.00am, 3.45pm and 5.15pm :
From Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 May 2024.
Saturday 21 September and Sunday 22 September 2024 for « European Heritage » Day.
Demonstrations at 12.00am, 3.15pm and 4.45pm : from Monday to Wednesday
From Wednesday 10 July to Friday 30 August 2024.
"Beekeeper for a day" workshop
Workshop at 10.30am and 1.45pm :
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 2024 for the “Rendez-vous aux jardins”.
Workshop at 9.30am,10.45am, 1.30ap and 2.45pm: every Thursday
From Thursday 11 July to Thursday 29 August 2024.
ANYONE ALLERGIC TO BEES MUST TELL US BEFORE THE START OF THE WORKSHOP!
For children and adults from 4 to 99 years old. Limited to 20 people. Duration 1 hour. Reservation strongly recommended on 05 53 59 31 21 or via the Facebook account @lechateaudesmilandes. No additional charge.
ATTENTION! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP IN PROGRESS.
In the event of very heavy rain or very bad weather conditions, this workshop will be canceled as it takes place exclusively outdoors in an uncovered area. Thank you for your understanding.
NEW ! The Five Senses of Birds
Birds have always fascinated us, particularly for their ability to fly.
Also, some birds are known for their diverse songs, others for their unparalleled vision, but what do we really know about their sensory capabilities? Do they all have good vision? Do they have a sense of smell, and if so, what for?
We will see that the ecological diversity of birds offers extraordinary sensory capacities, some of which humans do not even possess. Birds continue to surprise us with their sensory abilities
Saturday June 1, 2024 at 2:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Sunday June 2, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
We do not take reservations; Participatory activity within the limit of available places, duration 45min.
NEW ! Exceptional workshop with the artist Carole b.
Accompanied by street artist Carole b., come and discover a street art technique: the multilayer stencil and create your portrait of Joséphine Baker!
You don’t need to know how to draw to create your work: paint, roller, stencils and expert advice from street artist Carole b. will allow you to start your work again. An original workshop for the whole family.
Saturday September 21, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Sunday September 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
For children and adults aged 8 and over (but parents can help younger children). Limited to 12 people. Duration 1 hour. Reservations strongly recommended on 05 53 59 31 21 or via the Facebook account @lechateaudesmilandes. No extra charge.
