This event is in the past.It took place on April 11, 2026 at Amphithéâtre Kerneis.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkAnatomie d’une psychose collective : la chasse aux sorcières (15e-18e siècles), par Ludovic Viallet
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Explore the mass psychology of Europe's witch hunts as historian Ludovic Viallet unpacks how communities convinced themselves to burn their neighbors. This gripping free conference anchors a full season of films, dance, and family events at the Château de Nantes.
Historical witch trials
Expert-led lecture
Medieval history
Free cultural event
Tips
📚Viallet literally wrote the book on this (La Grande Chasse aux sorcières, 2022)
🎟️Free admission but arrive early — seating is limited
🎭Check the full "Sorcières" calendar for films, opera, and family activities
Anatomie d’une psychose collective : la chasse aux sorcières (15e-18e siècles), par Ludovic Viallet
Literature TalkLiterature TalkExplore the mass psychology of Europe's witch hunts as historian Ludovic Viallet unpacks how communities convinced themselves to burn their neighbors. This gripping free conference anchors a full season of films, dance, and family events at the Château de Nantes.
Historical witch trials
Expert-led lecture
Medieval history
Free cultural event
Tips
📚Viallet literally wrote the book on this (La Grande Chasse aux sorcières, 2022)
🎟️Free admission but arrive early — seating is limited
🎭Check the full "Sorcières" calendar for films, opera, and family activities
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