In 2024, we celebrate the start of construction of the Sedan fortified castle, initiated ago 600 years by Évrard de La Marck. Enlarged and modernized from the 2023th to the 2024th century, the favorite monument of the French in 2025, the largest fortified castle in Europe, will therefore live to the rhythm of its anniversary festivities throughout XNUMX and even until January XNUMX. The program is rich and varied. Good discovery !

The Medieval Festival kicks off the festivities
After the Ardennes circuit which put the spotlight on Sedan and its fortified castle during the last stage, the medieval festival is the first major event in this anniversary year, on May 11 and 12 with the theme of the fire festival. In particular, coins will be minted there, including a special coin for the 600 years of the Château Fort minted in front of visitors.

The highlight of the festivities: Six Centuries Day on June 28
Many activities are offered on this special birthday day!
- Visit: new immersive scenography from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m. at the castle
Opening of the new immersive scenography in the tour route of the fortified castle.
Free entry for Sedan residents upon prior registration.
Information at 03.24.29.98.80. – www.chateau-fort-sedan.fr

- Guitar and Heritage Concert at the castle from 19 p.m. to 20:30 p.m.
Opening of the 31st Guitar and Heritage Meetings in Ardennes with a concert of Brazilian music and jazz by the duo of percussionists Renato Martins and Pierre Gillet on guitar. Organization and information MJC Calonne on 03 24 27 09 75
- Guinguette evening at the castle from 20:30 p.m. to 22:30 p.m.
Festive moment while waiting for the projection of the first sound and light on the castle.
Organization: Association of Friends of the Fortified Castle of Sedan.
- Screening Sound and light show at the fortified castle and Promenoir des Prêtres at 22:3 p.m.0
First projection of the sound and light show on the castle.
Organization City of Sedan – free access. Information at 03.24.27.73.40.
Wink events
A series of winking events linked to the 600 years is set up for the curious and the impatient…
Some examples among others:
- Chivalry tournaments at the castle from Saturday July 13 to Sunday August 25
Special rate for 600 years – Org. Alfran – Information at 03.24.29.98.80

- Gourmet visits to the castle from Friday August 30 to Saturday August 31 at 19 p.m., 19:45 p.m. and 20:30 p.m. (35 people max per time).
Paid. Org. Embassy of the brotherhoods of the Ardennes in partnership with Alfran. Information at 06.61.50.90.85
- The ice castle: Puzzle game on the castle tour from Saturday December 21, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025.
Org. Alfran. Information at 03.24.29.98.80
The secrets and stories of the castle
For those who find happiness in the stories of the past, we invite you to discover the secrets and stories that shaped the castle of Sedan for six centuries.
Some examples among others:
- Visit: “Build your castle in Kapla©!
“As a family, follow in the footsteps of the castle builders and build your castle together using Kapla ® and TomTecT ®
Wednesday October 30 at 14:30 p.m. Departure from Place du Château, in front of the Dauphine fountain
Org. City of Sedan – Heritage House. Information at 03.24.27.84.85
- Exhibition: “Murs’murs d’histoires: 600 years of fortifications in Sedan, 1424-2024”
600 years of history and military architecture of the castle and fortifications of Sedan.
From Saturday May 18 to Saturday August 31 at the Heritage House, free.
Org. City of Sedan – Information at 03.24.27.84.85
- Conference: “From the Château de Sedan to the great European fortresses: military architecture and its dialogue with the city and the territory (14th – 21st century). »
From Friday June 21 to Sunday June 23. Friday from 14:30 p.m. to 19 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 18 p.m., Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14:30 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Visit to the castle and tour through the heart of the City (Sunday)
At the fortified castle in the gallery of antiques and the room of the dukes
Org. Sedanais History and Archeology Society – Information 03.24.32.65.78
- Exhibition: “In the time of princes”
Archaeological objects from the Sedan castle. From Friday June 14 to Sunday October 6.
At the Fortified Castle Museum, with the entrance ticket to the castle
Org. City of Sedan. Information at 03.24.27.84.85
- National Days: European Archeology Days from Saturday June 15 to Sunday June 16. At the fortified castle. Information at 03.24.27.84.85.
- Exhibitions : “In the time of princes” – Fortified castle museum – City of Sedan. – “Archaeology of buildings” – Ardennes Center for Archaeological Research – “Postcards from the castle” – Amicale Philatelique et Cartophile de Sedan
- Site visits work on the dungeon and the oven room,
- Family visits : “The fortified castle of Sedan, the secrets of a colossus” – “Mérelle game” workshop – “The horn of the Palatinate” (registration required)
- Sale of the “1st day” stamp and postcard of the 600 years of the castle,
- Immersive experience with a drone, “the castle seen from above” by Icario (Saturday 14 p.m.-18 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 14 p.m.-18 p.m.)

For music lovers
To music lovers who seek to harmonize their passion for the arts with their love for history, we invite you to discover a symphony of events to celebrate its 600 years of existence.
Some examples among others:
- Concerts/Shows: “Let’s play loud at the castle”
Giant percussion concert offered by 800 Sedanese primary school students
Friday June 7 at 14 p.m. (access opens from 13:30 p.m.) - Concerts/Shows: Music Festival
Concert evening around electronic music. Saturday June 22 from 19 p.m. to 23 p.m. in the moat of the fortified castle.
Org. Sedan Movement Association - Concerts/Shows: 31st “Guitar and Heritage Meetings in the Ardennes”.
Concerts on July 5, 9 and 10 at 20:30 p.m. at the castle and other dates and places to discover…
Paid access. Org. MJC Calonne. Information at 03.24.27.09.75 - Concerts/Shows: Opening of the Cuivres en Ardennes Festival
Original composition created for the 600th anniversary of the castle by Gabriel Philippot, Rinascere music and song group from the Renaissance period.
Thursday July 25 from 19 p.m. to 22:30 p.m. in the moat of the fortified castle
Org. Association Cuivres en Ardennes – Information at 03.24.27.73.40 - Concerts/Shows: “Castle battle” (Urban Tracks)
National hip-hop dance competition. Saturday October 5 from 14 p.m. in the courtyard of the castle.
Org. MJC Calonne – Information at 03.24.27.09.75 - Concerts/Shows: “The memory of stones”
Theatrical performance – original creation by Monsieur Max
Saturday October 19 at 20:30 p.m. in the Marcillet room – free entry subject to availability.
Org. Cercle Pierre Bayle and the Théâtre de la Grande Oreille with the City of Sedan - Concerts/Shows: Court celebrations, musical performance and dance
Saturday November 23 from 14 p.m. at the castle in the antiques gallery.
Org. Music and Dance Conservatory of Ardenne Métropole with the City of Sedan. Information at 03.24.32.40.56
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