Pas de la Bergère

The Pas de la Bergère ("pas of the shepherdess") was a pas d'armes organized in 1449 by René of Anjou in Tarascon, in southern France.[1]

The event started on May 1, 1449[2] and lasted for three days. Noblemen dressed as shepherds had to defend in turns a noblewoman dressed as a shepherdess. The winner received a kiss and flowers from this woman.[3]

References

  1. ↑ About King René and the Tournament Book
  2. ↑ Le luxe, le vêtement et la mode a la fin du Moyen-Age (French)
  3. ↑ Zevisit - Tarascon (French)


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