Religion was integral to eighteenth-century French society, and the same was true of the military! Owing to the fact that a large part of the authority of the French monarchy's absolute rule stemmed from its dedication to Catholicism, it is perhaps unsurprising that Protestants were not recognised in eighteenth-century France. Louis XIV's 1685 Edict of … Continue reading Soldats Gathering in their Masses
Leadership in Battle
In the chaos of battle, soldiers looked to their Officiers and Bas-Officiers (or NCOs in English) for leadership, support, and alignement! This wonderful photo by Katie events Photography also highlights the most obvious distinctions between regiments in the French army: facing colour of lapels and cuffs. The violet of le Gatinois contrasts visibly with the … Continue reading Leadership in Battle
New Acquisitions!
Why do I need two coffee pots? One for getting grubby on the fire, and another for serving coffee to guests at table, of course! Beautiful coffee pots by Master Tinner Steve Delisle
The Parrot & Cocoa Tree @ Chateau de Versailles
Along with our soldats, the America250 event at the Château de Versailles also played host to our civilian wing! We were incredibly glad to have so much interest from the French public (and reenactment community!) in hot beverages, food, and discussions of luxury consumption in the 18th century Photos by kind permission of Katie events … Continue reading The Parrot & Cocoa Tree @ Chateau de Versailles
Community across the Channel
Twice this year we have been privileged to deploy as part of a combined force of more than 70 reenactors of Ancien Regime France. Historical reenactment is so much about people, and it has been our pleasure to build professional and personal relationships with so many wonderful people across the channel! Photo credit to Sortiraparis.com, … Continue reading Community across the Channel
Avant la bataille / before battle
Un fusilier du Saintonge et un grenadier du Gatinois / a fusilier of the Saintonge Regiment and a grenadier of the Gatinois Regiment, featuring La compagnie la Courbière Photo by kind permission of Katie Marshall / Katie Reenactment Photography
The #1781Peloton together again / enfin réunis @ Château de Versailles
Featuring La compagnie la Courbière Photo by kind permission of Stuart Wilby
Quelle journée!
On our way home from a hot and tiring weekend in the Trianon grounds of Château de Versailles - lots of photos, videos, and memories to share in the coming months, but for now here's #TeamGatinois in *the* Hall of Mirrors!
Versailles Soon!
Not long to go until our visit to THE Château de Versailles, where you'll get to see us along with our peloton friends La compagnie la Courbière, fighting against those dastardly redcoats (but not Swiss redcoats) Photo by by Xavier Guéguen
The Importance of Living History
We are firm believers that Living History is a powerful tool for education. Research of primary sources and secondary literature is all well and good - but a large part of why we do this is to engage with the wider public, and to talk about the experiences of those humans who came before us. … Continue reading The Importance of Living History
Le Régiment Gatinois 