Exhibition: ‘Tremble, tremble! The witches are amongst us’

exposition / sorcière / culture / musée / bordeaux

13 October 2026 - 23 May 2027

Discover the Musée d’Aquitaine’s new exhibition on witches.

Discover the Musée d’Aquitaine’s 2026–2027 temporary exhibition!

A remarkable exhibition awarded the ‘Exhibition of National Interest’ designation
1609, Bordeaux. A commission of inquiry dispatched by the Parliament of Guyenne, on the orders of King Henry IV, travelled to the Basque Country because ‘such a great number of wizards and witches have been found in that region that it is almost entirely infested with them’. Women, in particular, were the victims of these summary trials.
This hunt for the ‘daughters of the devil’ left a deep mark on the history of the South-West. It reflects the numerous witchcraft trials held throughout Western Europe between 1560 and 1630.
The new exhibition at the Musée d’Aquitaine is unique in that it takes its starting point from the region itself, featuring local figures and unique artefacts.

Practical information

• Musée d’Aquitaine, Bordeaux
• From 16 October
• The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 am to 6 pm.
• Closed on Mondays and public holidays. Open on 14 July and 15 August.