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Join the Seigneurie

What we do together

Joining the Seigneurie takes time, patience and a taste for collective work. The historical reenactment we practise is not an occasional hobby: it relies on four to eight weekends of presence a year, preparation meetings, and a personal investment in research or in the workshops. This page honestly describes what we expect before you decide to contact us.

Reenacting the 14th century within the Seigneurie revolves around three lines of work. First, a craft line: hand sewing, tailoring, shoemaking, forging, cooking, plant dyeing. Each member develops one or more skills that they put at the service of the group. Then a documentary line: reading the sources, palaeography, iconography, technical treatises; research feeds directly into what we recreate. Finally a teaching line: living history in the field, in contact with the public, at events as well as school workshops.

Public events amount to four to eight weekends a year: festivals, castles, museums, school workshops, educational projects. They require continuous availability (often Friday evening to Sunday evening) and preparation beforehand. Between events, the collective work continues: monthly workshops, research meetings, preparation of costumes and equipment.

Profiles sought

What we are looking for

We do not expect a typical candidate. We value artisans (sewing, leather, metal, wood, cooking) as much as researchers (historians, archivists, palaeographers, art historians) and educators able to engage the public in the field. Prior reenactment experience is not essential: training happens within the group, provided you are ready to learn, to question what you think you know, and to accept the group's collective critique of your work.

Attitude matters more than profile. Curiosity, documentary rigour, genuine team spirit and humility before the sources: acknowledging what we do not know is as valuable as what we assert.

Artisans

Sewing, leather, metal, wood, cooking, dyeing -- all disciplines documented by the sources.

Researchers

Historians, archivists, palaeographers, iconographers, art historians.

Educators

Facilitators able to engage the public in the field during events.

Process

The integration process

Integration into the Seigneurie takes place in four stages, over several months. This gradual approach protects both your time and the group's: it lets everyone check mutual fit before a lasting commitment.

  1. Step 1

    First contact and informal exchange

    After we receive your application, a member of the troupe will contact you within two weeks. A first informal exchange (by phone or in person) helps clarify your expectations and ours, answer your questions and identify shared availability.

  2. Step 2

    Taking part as an observer

    You are invited to attend a public event or a workshop as an observer, without a costume or any commitment. This step lets you meet the group in its working context, and lets the group see you in the field.

  3. Step 3

    Gradual integration

    If both parties wish to continue, you gradually take part in one or two workshops and a small event. A mentor accompanies you in choosing your role, putting together a consistent outfit and making your first appearance before the public.

  4. Step 4

    Formal membership

    After an integration season (a few months to a year depending on your pace), you formally join the AMVCC by becoming a member of the association. Membership is annual and grants statutory rights (general assembly, votes).

Application

Application form

Take a few minutes to describe your background and your motivation. The more precise your presentation, the more relevant our reply will be.

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