Parc Historique Ornavik

Welcome to the Middle Ages! Medieval enthusiasts revive bygone techniques on an experimental archaeological site. They build, forge, weave and grow crops using ancient methods. The idea is to build a Carolingian village based on Norman and Norse archaeological discoveries. Travel back to 1000 AD and experience life at a trading post with a 40m house behind it. Take a trip back in time to the ...

Ornavik's historic park has been enriched by the construction of the motte castle, with its 24-metre-high watchtower.In a natural setting unique in Normandy, discover the history of the Norman lords and their daily lives.Encampment, furniture, minting, embroidery, attacking and defending castles, ducal Normandy is revealed in the company of our mediators and the historical association "...

Just a few minutes from Caen, step back in time to the Middle Ages and discover the Carolingian village, the Viking trading post and the motte castle. Three worlds to visit for a closer look at the daily lives of 10th-century men and women.Over the three days of the builders? festival, numerous workshops and events are on offer:- "Bring your stone to the building". Whether you're plough...

Join us in Ornavik from July 18 to 20, 2025, for 3 days of festivities at the 9th edition of the ?Great Viking Festivals?An event not to be missed!Numerous re-enactors from all over France, Belgium and England join the association?s volunteers to evoke the civil and military life of 10th-century men and women.From textile manufacture to combat techniques, from coalmining to shipbuilding, from ...

Follow the guide and set off to see the Carolingian village and the Viking trading post. Enjoy an enriching and interactive experience, and find out more about the daily lives of people in the 10th century. Visiting Ornavik Park is a chance to understand how Normandy was born, from Rollo the Viking to William the Conqueror, and above all to experience it! Duration: 2 hrs.