A monthly rendez-vous between gastronomy and culture
From October to May, The Viguier Dinner offers you a moment of suspension each month with its "Sundays out of time. Unique lunches where the table becomes a living memory, combining traditions, cultural discoveries and gustatory pleasures.
On Sunday 18 May from 12 noon, La Dinée du Viguier invites you to enjoy a unique experience: a timeless lunchThe art of the table from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance".
A culinary journey through time
For this special lunch, history buff Jean-François Vassal will be hosting a discussion on the customs, symbols and anecdotes surrounding meals from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. It's an opportunity to find out how food was served, in what order, and with what codes and rituals.
Our chefs will be serving up a menu inspired by history:
- Red Hypocras, an emblematic drink of the Middle Ages
- Chevalier soup
- Traditional Cassoulet
- Occitan Pastis
An exclusive bonus: experience medieval fencing
And to extend the experience, an introduction to medieval fencing is on offer on Saturday 17 May at 10.30 am, in the school's well courtyard.
Registration required.
Supervised by enthusiasts, this initiation will plunge you into the gestures and techniques of the fighters of the Middle Ages. A fun and instructive experience, in a setting steeped in history.
📍 Practical information :
Sunday 18 May 2025 - From12pm
La Dinée du Viguier, Figeac
Booking recommended - places are limited
