reenactment in France

**Galician** · 22nd July 08, 06:37 AM

I'm curious as to how authentic these groups strive to be in matters beside dress. I notice women fencing, even priests (even women priests???

). Would that have actually been done in that period?

**macwilkin** · 22nd July 08, 06:37 AM

Very good, Robert. As an "old" reenactor myself, I'm always interested in "the hobby" in other countries.

I've always wanted to put together a French Marine impression for the French & Indian War period, since I do not live too far from the Pays des Illinois.

Best,

Todd

**Finn** · 22nd July 08, 06:47 AM

Todd,
I've visited Fort de Chartres. How close is that for you?
Are you on Yahoo F&I Progressive?

**Ancienne Alliance** · 22nd July 08, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

I'm curious as to how authentic these groups strive to be in matters beside dress. I notice women fencing, even priests (even women priests???

). Would that have actually been done in that period?

Ever heard of le chevalier d'Eon ?

**Galician** · 22nd July 08, 07:00 AM

No.

**pdcorlis** · 22nd July 08, 07:04 AM

What wonderful photos! I especially like the first, its looks like a period painting! Looks like an amazing time - thank you for posting the photos!

**Ancienne Alliance** · 22nd July 08, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

No.

http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Arc/8639/deon.html

and many more...

**Galician** · 22nd July 08, 07:15 AM

Thank you for the link. Wikipedia has a lengthy article about him/her. Very interesting case.

But he wasn't a priest!

and did other women fence, or was his fame based on his peculiarity as a woman who fenced?

**Ancienne Alliance** · 22nd July 08, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

Thank you for the link. Wikipedia has a lengthy article about him/her. Very interesting case.

But he wasn't a priest!

and did other women fence, or was his fame based on his peculiarity as a woman who fenced?

Yes, anyone of "high birth" learned fencing at a very early age and used it when required, priest or not !

...and, er, all priests are men here; the just have long hair and are a bit chubby !

Best,

Robert

**macwilkin** · 22nd July 08, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Finn

Todd,
I've visited Fort de Chartres. How close is that for you?
Are you on Yahoo F&I Progressive?

de Chartres is about 5-6 hours to the east of us -- I'm in SW Missouri. I have a couple of buddies who are doing George Rogers Clark's Illinois Regiment in Revy War over in those parts. I need to tag along with them sometime.

I've never been to de Chartres. I'm hoping to take the wife and wee bairn over to Ste. Genevieve sometime and do the whole Illinois Country/Upper Louisiana thing. My wife, being Louisiana French, is interested in seeting it.

To sorta keep this in on topic, The Black Watch garrisoned Ft. de Chartres for a time after the French and Indian War.

T.