A co-production
DIVE INTO THE HEART OF THE MEDIEVAL ERA
Carcassonne, winter 1304. Nearly a century after the city's capture, the King of France has completed the fortifications to consolidate the kingdom's borders. But within the ramparts of Europe's largest fortified city, a threat looms. The Inquisition sows fear and crystallizes discord. While the people cry out for justice, you will participate in the city's defense alongside Simon, a young lord who desires more than anything to prove his bravery. By his side, will you be able to do what is right?
A CAPTIVATING IMMERSION BETWEEN HEROISM AND EMOTIONS
This immersive experience transports you to the heart of a bustling city. Roam freely: explore the market, patrol the ramparts, attend martial arts training and discover the colorful medieval architecture.
Throughout the adventure, you will share the doubts, hopes and struggles of the inhabitants, and meet historical figures such as the seneschal Guy Chevrier, the constable Geoffroy de Varenne, the inquisitor Geoffroy d'Ablis and the protester Elie Patrice.
An epic adventure full of thrills to experience with family or friends.
BETWEEN SCIENCE AND INNOVATION: A UNIQUE HISTORICAL FRESCO
The result of a collaboration between Excurio and the experts of the Centre des monuments nationaux (CMN), this immersive expedition in virtual reality combines historical rigor and technological innovation. Every detail of the fortifications, recreated in 3D as they stood in 1304, to the outfits of the nobles and peasants has been faithfully restored for an experience faithful to the historical reality of the early XNUMXth century. The abundance of sounds and colors offers a unique and sensory immersion in a Middle Ages vibrant with life, far from preconceived ideas.
From a narrative point of view, the balance between historical facts and fiction has been carefully crafted in order to best recreate the tensions of the winter of 1304, marked by the arrival of Philip the Fair. From spectator, you become an actor in a key chapter of History.
I had the pleasure of imagining with the artistic teams and the 3D designers of Excurio this living fresco which depicts with an unprecedented wealth of details the daily life of the medieval city at the height of its fortifications. We ensured with our expert archaeologists and historians the accuracy of the architectural and landscape reconstructions as well as the educational scope of the staging.
Amancio Requena, Deputy Administrator of the Castle and Ramparts of the City of Carcassonne, National Monuments Center
Credits
Co-producers
Creative Director
William Martini
Authors
Anthony Jauneaud
Ludovic Marguerie
William Martini
Editorial and scientific direction
Amancio Requena (CMN) Mathilde Bessieux (CMN)
Scientific and documentary contributions
Nicolas Faucherre (University of Aix-Marseille)
Jean Blanc (Aude Departmental Archives)
-18 years old, students
Conditions
Minimum age of 8 years
No heart problems, epilepsy or wearing a pacemaker
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