Tales of the Bad Old Days

October 4 to November 14

In the mysterious Martello Tower 4, discover the 19th century in its darkest days through real historical anecdotes.

Duration

90 minutes

Language

In French only

Minimum age required

13 years old

Duration

90 minutes

Language

In French only

Minimum age required

13 years old

Lively evening in a Martello Tower

This fall, enter the mysterious Martello Tower 4 for an evening. 

A period character will welcome you there to help you discover the 19th century in its darkest days. It will immerse you in the past with real historical anecdotes that will make you laugh and shiver!

You will learn in particular about fires, epidemics, hygiene, shameful diseases and corporal punishments of this time.

Martello Tower 4

Get there

Accessibility

Martello Towers are not accessible to people with reduced mobility

Plan your visit

Schedule

October 4, 10, 18, 2025

November 7, 8 and 14, 2025

 7:30 p.m.

Reservation

  • Online booking required (limited space)
  • The fees of the National Battlefields Commission may be adjusted annually, on April 1 or August 1, due to increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or other factors.

Arrival

Please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance at Martello Tower 4.