Who are we ?

The Medieval and Popular Academy of Termes, created in 2012, is the result of the merger of two associations: The Friends of the Tour de Termes and the Lions of Termes. With a cultural and socio-educational vocation, the association aims to:

• The artistic and cultural animation of the medieval sites of Termes d'Armagnac, the Tower and the castle mound of Monterran, designed as a tool for promoting and safeguarding medieval and Occitan heritage. But also participation in multi-period public events on other sites. This takes the form of medieval workshops around crafts, theater, dance, and larger events including medieval festivals.

• To bring together around the two historic sites of Termes, the greatest number of different people wishing to be part of a process of transmitting knowledge and know-how of medieval arts including crafts, culture and history of Late Middle Ages.

• To anchor itself in the territory and participate in its influence as one of the three major heritage sites of the tourist country of Pays Val d'Adour. The association multiplies partnerships with public authorities and also private individuals including cultural associations, local artisans and traders, with the aim of respectively proposing a common and advantageous offer, and of defending the territory and its emblematic products.

All activities are based on the principles, philosophy and methods of Popular Education, around the values of accessibility, sharing and tolerance.