Les Médiévales de Provins

Discover the program

Legend:
Celebrate the festive days
Learn the art of war
Take part in daily life
Share the fears and beliefs
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Les Médiévales de Provins
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Al Cantara

Those musicians are coming to turn taverns upside down, blast processions and set banquets on fie in a whirlwind of bagpipes, drums and percussion. Festive atmosphere guaranteed! 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Place du Châtel at 11:15a.m.
Saturday : Rue Saint Jean at 2:30p.m.
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 5:15p.m. > Rue Saint Jean > Porte Saint Jean
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 9:30p.m.
Sunday : Place du Châtel at 10:30a.m.

Les Médiévales de Provins
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The Medieval Fanfare – Gueule de Loup

The musical wandering‘s kings are coming from ancient times! Can you hear this joyful and rhythmic music with drums, trumpets, bagpipes, cords and bells? 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Place du Châtel at 12p.m. > Rue de Jouy
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 3:30p.m.
Saturday : Rue de Jouy at 6:45p.m.
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 10:45p.m.
Sunday : Rue de Jouy at 12:45p.m. > Place du Châtel

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Sorga

Come and enjoy their music, songs and dances! Join them for an introduction to medieval dances and live a moment of exception.

Where to find them?

Saturday : Rue du Palais at 10:30a.m.
Saturday : Rue du Palais at 2p.m.
Saturday : Rue du Palais at 4:30p.m.
Saturday: Place du Châtel at 6:30p.m.
Saturday : Rue du Palais at 8:30p.m.
Sunday : Rue du Palais at 11:15a.m.
Sunday : Place du Châtel at 1:30p.m.

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CIE Créalid

The Duke created a chair to transport him wherever he wants. With his trustful maid, he is looking for his transporters throughout the streets of Provins. 

 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Place du Châtel at 10:45a.m. > Rue Saint-Jean
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 2:45p.m. > Rue du Vieux Minage
Saturday : Rue du Palais at 6:15p.m.
Sunday : Rue Saint-Jean at 11:15a.m. > Place du Châtel

 

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Pescaluna

To the sound of bagpipes, mandolin and percussion, Pescaluna will bring you in a frenzied dance. Are your feet beginning to move? Is it stronger than you?

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Rue de Jouy at 10:30a.m.
Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean at 12:15p.m. > Rue Saint-Jean > Place du Châtel
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 5:30p.m.
Sunday : Rue de Jouy at 10:30a.m.
Sunday : Place du Châtel at 12:45p.m. > Porte Saint-Jean

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Les Danseries des Lys

Join the circle and participate to an introduction to medieval dances. Don’t you feel this energy flowing through you?

Where to find them?

Saturday : Place du Châtel at 6:30p.m
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 7:30p.m.

Animation for kids

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CIE Lutka

In front of amazed eyes, Razel the Witch prepares remedies and slow medications to fin true love… Come and taste her magic potions!

Where to find them?

Saturday : École Ville Haute at 10:30a.m. / 2:30p.m. / 5:30p.m.
Sunday : École Ville Haute at 10:30a.m. / 12:45p.m. / 4p.m.

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
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  • Animations for kids

Belli Mercator

Let yourself be told about the legends of Viking gods. Those three navigators coming from distant lands will make you laugh from their stories.

Where to find them?

Saturday : École Ville Haute at 3:45p.m. / 6:45p.m.
Sunday : École Ville Haute at 2p.m. / 5p.m.

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Les Armiers

Their music between traditions and modernity rings in the Provins’ streets and makes the crowd tap their feet.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Porte de Jouy at 10:45a.m.
Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean at 1p.m.
Saturday : Fossés des Remparts at 6p.m.
Saturday : Porte de Jouy at 8:15p.m. > Fossés des Remparts > Porte Saint-Jean
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts at 10a.m.
Sunday : Porte de Jouy at 12:45p.m.

 

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Les Ménétriers

Those musicians get you dancing throughout the festival to the sound of bagpipe, pipe and percussion.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Fossés des Remparts at 12p.m.
Saturday : Porte de Jouy at 2p.m.
Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean at 4p.m.
Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean at 7p.m. > Fossés des Remparts > Porte de Jouy
Sunday : Porte Saint-Jean at 10:45a.m.
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts at 12p.m.

 

Les Médiévales de Provins
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CIE Smedelyn

Travel through the centuries with the 4 musicians, their festive music and their overflowing energy.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean at 10:15a.m.
Saturday : Fossés des Remparts at 2:30p.m.
Saturday : Porte de Jouy at 5p.m.
Sunday : Porte de Jouy at 11:15a.m.
Sunday : Porte Saint-Jean at 1:30p.m.

 

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
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  • Animations for kids

Accrotour (Cie Lez AccroS)

Take the medieval tower of the Accrotour by storm! Children and adults will take the risk to climb 8 meters high for thrills and chills!

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Fossés des Remparts
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Les Collégiens de Paris

Introduction to medieval fencing and dances, illuminated manuscripts, demonstrations and presentations of a medieval fighter’s equipment.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Porte de Jouy
Sunday : Porte de Jouy

Les Médiévales de Provins
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La Maisnie du Mont Ferrand

This 15th century encampment, both a craft village and a military camp, welcomes children and adults alike. Come and discover ancient trades and learn about the art of war.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Fossés des Remparts
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts

 

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Le clan du Lys

Be tempted by the conviviality of this medieval camp and workshops: weave, stories, games and calligraphy…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Porte de Jouy
Sunday : Porte de Jouy

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Les Rôdeurs de l’Odan

Be aware of the Odan’s prowlers. Come and discover their encampment about the art of war and the combats’ strategies.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean
Sunday : Porte Saint-Jean

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Les Barbiers Fous

Those mercenaries invite you for fun animations for children and older ones: axe throwing, wooden games and headaches of all sorts…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Fossés des Remparts
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Gentes Comitis

In a knight’s encampment, meet the lords, the servants and the army, all ready to serve him.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Fossés des Remparts
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Les Danceries Thibaud de Champagne

Enjoy medieval dance and music demonstrations in this 13th century encampment.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Fossés des Remparts
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts

Les Médiévales de Provins
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La Mesnie 1415

On this encampment, discover the fighter’s weapons: demonstrations of archery, fabrication of arrows and practice of the crossbow.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Fossés des Remparts
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Corazon

Join their festive universe, to the sound of bagpipes and drums. Enjoy the fascinating juggling and foot-tapping music of these big-hearted artists.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Rue de Jouy at 11:30a.m.
Saturday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 2p.m.
Saturday : Rue Saint-Jean at 4p.m.
Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes at 6:15p.m. > Rue du Vieux Minage
Sunday : Porte Saint-Jean at 10:15a.m. > Rue Saint-Jean 

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
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  • Animations for kids

AD Tempus

At a street corner, the mobile cart offers you wooden games to play for a quick and fun animation.

Where to find them?

Saturday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 10:15a.m.
Saturday : Rue de Jouy at 1:15p.m.
Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes at 2:45p.m.
Saturday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 4p.m.
Saturday : Rue de Jouy at 5:30p.m.
Saturday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 7p.m.
Sunday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 10:15a.m.
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes at 11:30a.m.
Sunday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 1:45p.m.
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes at 3:30p.m.
Sunday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 5p.m.

Les Médiévales de Provins
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CIE la Chalemie

Meet the musicians in wandering and dance to the sound of their medieval instruments.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes at 10:15a.m.
Saturday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 11:30a.m.
Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes at 2p.m.
Saturday : Rue de Jouy at 3:30p.m.
Saturday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 5p.m.
Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes at 7:45p.m.
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes at 10:15a.m.
Sunday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 11:30a.m.
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes at 1:15p.m.

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
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  • Animations for kids

Approximatores Alchemia

Discover and profit from the powerful knowledge of Master Godot: the Pope’s alchemist and confident of the royal members knows how to provide a good piece of advice.

Where to find them?

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes at 10:45a.m. / 4p.m. / 6:45p.m.
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes at 10:45a.m. / 2p.m. / 5:15p.m. 

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Soñj

A magical trip evoking ancient perfumes and spicy rhythms, as Soñj takes you on a musical journey between East and West

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Rue Saint-Jean at 10:15a.m.
Saturday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 1p.m. > Cours aux Bêtes
Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes at 5p.m
Saturday : Rue Saint-Jean at 8p.m.
Saturday : Rue de Jouy at 11:30a.m. 

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Animations for kids
  • Camps

Ferme – CIE Dovakhiin

Enter into the world of animals with this singular medieval farm: donkeys, sheeps, goats…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Confrérie du Cerbère

Come and relive the early moments of the 100 Years War. Fight with fencing masters, request an audience with the Lord and travel back in time…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Les Forges de la Brume

Find all the trades of the Middle Ages: blacksmithing, calligraphy, leatherwork and rope-making…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

 

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Arc de Provins

Children and adults can discover their secret talent as archers by competing in a contest.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Animations for kids
  • Participative workshops

Lilamayi

Be tempted by the Médiemômes medieval discovery course to live a stunning adventure! Be ingenious and show your dexterity to solve puzzles together…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Animations for kids
  • Participative workshops

Histoire en kit

Discover the magic of vegetal dye! Play in family, experience the numerous color plants and leave with your own production.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Participative workshops

La Potière

Try modelling and shaping clay into sculptures during a pottery workshop and create your own production.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

 

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Sembadelle

Discover the Mobile Hospice and its doctors, both philosophers and blowhards. If they cannot heal you, they will at least treat you with laughter..

Where to find them?

En déambulation

Saturday : Place de St-Quiriace at 1:15p.m.
Saturday : Rue de la Pie at 4:15p.m. > Place de St-Quiriace
Saturday : Place de St-Quiriace at 7p.m. > Rue du Palais
Sunday : Jardin des Bréban at 10:15a.m.
Sunday : Place de St-Quiriace at 1p.m.

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Le théâtre du Laid Cru

The Mourants d’Airs wanders in search for meaning of life, to make a last joke. They will cause both waves of laughter and emotions.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Rue de la Pie at 11a.m. > Place de St-Quiriace
Saturday : Place de St-Quiriace at 3:15a.m. > Rue du Palais
Saturday : Place de St-Quiriace at 5:15p.m. > Rue de la Pie
Sunday : Rue de la Pie at 11a.m. > Place de St-Quiriace

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Kervan CIE

The Sandlakis, mysterious creatures appear like a mirage to offer shades and pigments to the world in a bright parade to warm up the heart.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Rue du Palais at 11:30a.m. > Place du Châtel > Rue Saint-Jean
Saturday : Place de St-Quiriace at 2:30p.m. > Rue de la Pie
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 10:15p.m.
Sunday : Place du Châtel at 12p.m. > Rue Saint-Jean > Porte Saint-Jean

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Aouta

Those entertainers, minstrels and jugglers will make their festive instruments resonate for an invitation on the Mediterranean coast.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Rue du Palais at 12:15p.m. > Place de St-Quiriace
Saturday : Place de St-Quiriace at 6p.m. > Rue de la Pie
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 8:30p.m.
Sunday : Place du Châtel at 10a.m. > Rue de la Pie
Sunday : Rue du Palais at 12:15p.m. > Place de St-Quiriace

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
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  • Animations for kids

CIE Karabas

Watch the epic adventures of two princesses in search of independence and participate to the mini escape game in family on the Robin Hood theme.

Where to find them?

Saturday : Jardin des Bréban at 1:45p.m. / 3:15p.m. / 5:15p.m.
Sunday : Jardin des Bréban at 11:15a.m. / 1:30p.m. / 4:15p.m.

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Fianna Bán

Listen to the druid’s songs coming straight from the Irish lands to revive the Celtic culture.

Where to find them?

Saturday : Place de St-Quiriace at 10:30a.m. / 3:45p.m. / 7:30p.m.
Sunday : Place de St-Quiriace at 10:30a.m. / 2p.m. / 5:15p.m.

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Animations for kids
  • Participative workshops

Street Art Médiéval

Participate in a collaborative medieval fresco. This innovative encampment is the perfect place to let your creativity run free.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Place de St-Quiriace
Sunday : Place de St-Quiriace

Animation for kids

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Animations for kids
  • Camps

Le village des loupiots

This welcoming encampment will delight parents and children alike. This miniature village with its multicoloured pavilions promises games, dreams and fantasy…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Jardin des Bréban
Sunday : Jardin des Bréban

 

 

Les Médiévales de Provins
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Théobaldus

This comical troupe performs merry medieval farces and fabliaux!

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Rue de l’Ormerie
Sunday : Rue de l’Ormerie

Les Médiévales de Provins
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La Léproserie de Close Barbe

Discover the life of lepers without risking your own…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Rue de la Pie
Sunday : Rue de la Pie

Les Médiévales de Provins
    The collegiate church of Saint-Quiriace

Chœur du Montois et du Provinois

This choral group from the Provins region performs sacred music and medieval songs.

Where to find them?

Saturday : Collégiale St-Quiriace at 1:30p.m. / 3:30p.m. / 5p.m.
Sunday : Collégiale St-Quiriace at 10:30a.m. / 11:45a.m. / 2p.m. / 3p.m.

Les Médiévales de Provins
    The collegiate church of Saint-Quiriace

Village du livre

Books welcome you with open pages in the Collegiate Church of Saint Quiriace. Meet some 20 artists:authors, illuminators and calligraphers including Margot Aguerre, Emilie Ansciaux, Franck Bonnois, Jean-Marc Civière, Barbara Cordier, Laura Derieux, Esteban Océane, François Plisson, Patrick Néolas… paintings and drawings are also on the menu !*
*Non-exhaustive list

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Collégiale St-Quiriace
Sunday : Collégiale St-Quiriace

 

Visits and shows charged

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Visits, shows and animations charged

The Caesar Tower

Symbol of the Count of Champagne’s power, this dungeon built in the 12th century had many functions : watch tower, prison, bell-tower…

Where to find them?

Adults 4,30€ / Children 2,80€ (4-12 years old)

FROM 10 a.m. TO 6 p.m.

Visits and shows charged

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    Visits, shows and animations charged

The Provins Underground Galleries

Our guides will disclose to visitors Provins’ underground galleries, their mysteries, fairies and history. Visit in French only.

Where to find them?

Adults 4,50€ / Children 3,00€ (4-12 years old)
FROM 10:30 a.m. TO 4 p.m.

Visits and shows charged

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The Provins Museum

Housed in Provins’ oldest house (12th century), it presents many works of art belonging to Provins and its neighborhood from Neolitic times to the 19th century.

Where to find them?

Reduced price (adults and children from 6 to 12 years old) : 2,50€
FROM 11 a.m. TO 6:30 p.m.

Visits and shows charged

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The Tithe Barn

This typical Provins house with its superb vaulted cellar used to be rented to the merchants of Toulouse when they came to town for the Champagne Fairs. The scenography brings to life the main crafts and merchants of this time.

Where to find them?

Adults 4,30€ / Children 2,80€ (4-12 years old)
FROM 10 a.m. TO 6 p.m.

Visits and shows charged

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The Saint-Ayoul Priory

The Saint-Ayoul Priory, cradle of the medieval city of Provins opened its doors in 2019 after 15 years of restoration! Discover this architectural ensemble with a thousand-year-old history.

Where to find them?

Adults 4,30€ / Children 2,80€ (4-12 years old)
FROM 10 a.m. TO 6 p.m.

Visits and shows charged

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Visits, shows and animations charged

The Legend of the Knights

Celebrations are held for Thibaud IV’s return from the Crusades. Cavalcades, acrobats, dressage and juggling will sweep you into the festival. The gallop of magnificent Iberian horses gives rhythm to the spectacular stunts, jousts and incredible battles.

Produced and realized by Equestrio

Where to find them?

SATURDAY : 2 p.m., 4 p.m. AND 6 p.m.
SUNDAY : 1 p.m., 3 p.m. AND 5 p.m.
PRICES: adults 13€ – children 9€ (4-12 years old)
Tickets available on site: Porte St Jean,
Place du Châtel and at the entrance of the show.
Online ticketing at: www.equestrio.fr until Friday, June 9 at 6 p.m.

Visits and shows charged

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Visits, shows and animations charged

The Eagles of the Ramparts

At the ramparts theater, discover the Falconry like a real art of life. You will be fascinated by the fight of eagles, hawks, falcons, kites, caracaras, vultures, owls and secratary bird in perfect harmony with horses, donkey…

 

Produced and realized by Vol Libre Production

Where to find them?

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY : 2 p.m., 4 p.m. AND 5:30 p.m.
PRICES: adults 13€ – children 9€ (4-12 years old)
Tickets available on site: Porte St Jean,
Place du Châtel and at the entrance of the show.
Online ticketing at: www.vollibre.fr until Friday, June 9 at 10 p.m for the 10 of June sessions, and until Sunday, June 11 at 9 a.m for the 11 of June sessions.

Visits and shows charged

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Visits, shows and animations charged

Animation “Tous en rond”

Fun introduction to medieval dances!

Where to find them?

SATURDAY : 2 p.m. AND 4 p.m.
SUNDAY : 11:30 a.m. AND 2 p.m.
PRICES: 14€ per person Schedules and reservations on provins.net

Visits and shows charged

Les Médiévales de Provins
    Visits, shows and animations charged

Animation “Entre chien et loup”

Interactive night visit on the illuminated ramparts!

Where to find them?

SATURDAY : 8:30 p.m. AND 10:30
PRICES: 14€ per person Schedules and reservations on provins.net

Animations list is not exhaustive, schedules are subject to modifications

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