Ardent, captivating and epic, the life of Musketeer favorite of the French is not a quiet river novel! Enter the legend by taking yourself for the famous Charles de Batz de Castelmore (D'artagnan for short), born in Lupiac at the Château de Castelmore!
From history to the novel of Cloak and Sword ⚔️
The municipality of Lupiac, Castelnau in the heart of Gascony, saw the birth around 1610 of one of the emblematic characters in the history of France, the most famous of the Gascons: Charles de Batz de Castelmore, otherwise called D'artagnan.
D'Artagnan, 7th child of the Batz Castelmore, legendary hero of the most famous swashbuckling novel “The three Musketeers“, did indeed exist.
He left Lupiac around 1630 to become Captain of the Musketeers. Great loyal servant of Mazarin then of Louis XIV, placed all their trust in him. An extraordinary destiny and later… A legend !
To create his character, Alexandre Dumas was inspired by the work of a novelist from the century of Louis XIV, Gatien Courtils by Sandras who in 1700 published “lThe Memoirs of Monsieur d'Artagnan ". In these memoirs the author has staged in a very romanticized way the life of an authentic Cadet of Gascony, captain-lieutenant of the first Company of Musketeers of King Louis XIV: Charles de Batz Castelmore d'Artagnan.
On Guard!
The Musée d'Artagnan in Lupiac invites you to dive into the Grand Siècle alongside the Musketeers and d'Artagnan.
The d'Artagnan museum, the one and only in France
Classified as a Historic Monument, the Saint-Jacques Chapel houses the museum and the Tourist Office. Push the door of the chapel, a breathtaking view of the countryside and the Pyrenees awaits you in addition to a unique visit at d'Artagnan's !
Get ready for an immersive journey of1 time in the real life of the Musketeer. This completely independent journey immerses you in an incredible imagination; literary works, statue of the Gers hero, posters of cinema or even wax mannequins recreate this “yesterday” atmosphere.
To round off this journey, a video room offers a film of around twenty minutes, drawing a parallel between the romantic situations, the fruit of the inventive spirit ofAlexandre Dumas and the reality of the character. You will not be disappointed by this unusual museum where you can see that...
sometimes, the very real story is more romantic and thrilling than a novel…
Schedules and rates
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult |
6 € | - |
| Adolescent |
5 € | - |
| Kids |
5 € | - |
| Adult group |
5 € | - |
| Children group package |
3 € | - |
I go !
Focus on the d’Artagnan Festival in Lupiac
Every year, since 2012, all the villagers transform the village and go back in time. Welcome to the 17th century ! Immersed on a fair day in Lupiac, at the time of d'Artagnan, what would you tell me?
It's more than 500 volunteers dressed in tailor-made costumes by the village seamstresses, it is a fifty Musketeers on horseback, on foot, they are stalls full of artisans, there are fights, duels, dances, songs, it is a place overflowing with life.
Don't miss this eXtraOrdinary day every 2nd weekend of August.
FAQ
Where is the statue of d'Artagnan on horseback?
on the central square of the village
Where was d'Artagnan born?
D'artagnan was born at the Château de Castelmore in Lupiac
Where did d'Artagnan die?
in Maastricht in 1673
What is the name of d'Artagnan's horse?
Rabasta
What is the d'Artagnan era?
XVII th century
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