The Arville Commandery | Office de Tourisme de Vendôme

For children who like history,
a discovery of the Knights Templar
through 8 rooms recounting the monastic knights’ life.

For children who enjoy hiking

They will enjoy the Randoland treasure hunt (only in French) to investigate with Inspector Rando around the Commandery.

Come along and find clues, solve puzzles and get the reward that is waiting for you at the end of the road!

For 4 to 12-year-old children who like festivities.

Several actvities are offered throughout the year: outdoor egg hunt, medieval market, European heritage days, many opportunities to visit the enchanting Commandery.

Family activities

Holidays school it’s the return of the family workshops at the Commanderie d’Arville ! Designed around the theme of the Middle Ages, these activities can be carried out in the family or independently and are accompanied by a professional intervenant. ”. To practice from 6 to 99 years old ; booking online is highly recommended.

These workshops are organized on Wednesday afternoons, during school holidays and on Tuesday afternoons in summer.

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The secret of the commandery’ game…

Today, I’m taking you on an incredible adventure… to a real Templar commandery! You know those mysterious knights who guarded treasures and secrets? Well, we’ve got a mission for you: to solve a great mystery left by Guillermus d’Aridavilla, a knight from the past.

Your challenge?
Guillermus has left you an old parchment full of riddles. But be careful, they’re not just riddles! You’ll have to explore every nook and cranny of the Commandery, observing, thinking and even racking your brains to solve the riddles.

What’s in store for you?
🔍 Riddles to decode: Strange symbols, hidden messages…
🏰 A historic site to explore: With its secret rooms and ancient artefacts.
⚔️ A secret to discover: What if you could find the Templar treasure?

Are you up for the challenge?
Form a team with your friends or family, immerse yourself in history and become a true knight of modern times. But beware, the quest is not so simple… Will you reach the end and discover what Guillermus wanted to reveal to you?

Then it’s up to you! The adventure awaits you. 🕵️‍♂️✨