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worthy heiress of Medieval bow companiesthe Vernon Bow Companyin the Eure, organized its traditional Tir du Roy on Saturday April 30, 2022 at the Château de Ménille.
The history of France tells us that each bow company had to designate the most skilful of archers once a year. To him honor and prestige.
Today, this exercise remains and took place in the magnificent setting of the Château de Ménilles and especially its park, made available free of charge.
Honor and prestige
The test consisting of touching a wooden pigeon fixed on a pole 8 meters high at a distance of 50 meters. The first archer to achieve this feat is designated Roy for the following year.
The archers of the Company, who came in large numbers despite still some detentions due to COVID, were immediately enthusiastic about the bucolic and peaceful charm of this place.
The order of the shots is ceremonial.
King in title starting first. He will be followed by the company captain, then the knights and archers. For the youngest, who cannot shoot at 50 meters, a bird, also made of wood, is fixed on a target at a distance of 20 meters.
“It will be necessary to wait until the end of the afternoon for the pigeon to be finally hit. It was Philippe Bernuit’s arrow that struck the bird with the iron. The blow was verified and validated. He was proclaimed Roy under the cheers and applause from the archers gathered around him. Roy’s red sash was passed around his neck.”
King’s Proclamation
For the youngest shooting at a distance of 20 meters, it was Chani Robillard who received the Roitelet sash.
The shooting was followed by traditional feasts. Tables were set and garnished with food that everyone had taken care to prepare. Dinner aperitif while conviviality as it should be in a bow company.
Useful information
The Compagnie d’arc de Vernon will parade in Gisors on May 22nd during the Provincial Bouquet. It will be an exceptional spectacle where 2,500 archers are expected. Open to everyone.
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