Fêtes révolutionnaires de Vizille

Back in July we went to our friendly, neighbourhood chateau for a festival celebrating the French Revolution.

There were lots of activities, games, people dressed up in character, plays, music etc….and of course  — a giant guillotine.

This was just a few days after Nicole and James had arrived, so it was a good introduction to ‘typical french customs’ …such as:

intricately simple board games

18th century weaponry for children

And writing practice using a small piece of bamboo, and walnut ink from a sea-shell