Tournois

“Tournois” refers to a type of medieval tournament that was held in France and other parts of Europe, where knights and nobles would compete in various martial contests to demonstrate their skills in combat and horsemanship. Typically, tournois included events such as jousting, melee battles, and riding exhibitions, often accompanied by festivities and celebrations. These events not only served as a form of entertainment but also as a means for knights to gain fame, assert their prowess, and win prizes or honor. The term “tournois” itself is derived from the French word for a tournament and is closely associated with the chivalric culture of the Middle Ages.