Les Médiévales de Provins

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Legend:
Celebrate the festive days
Learn the art of war
Take part in daily life
Share the fears and beliefs
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Sorga

Enjoy their music, song and dance! Join them for an introduction to medieval dances and a unique experience! 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean at 10:15a.m.
Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean at 10:15a.m. > Fossés des Remparts > Porte de Jouy
Saturday : Porte de Jouy at 4p.m.
Saturday: Place du Châtel at 5:30p.m.
Sunday : Porte Saint-Jean at 10:15a.m.
Sunday : Porte Saint-Jean at 1:30p.m. > Fossés des Remparts > Porte de Jouy

 

 

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Pescaluna

To the sounds of bagpipes, mandolins and percussion, Pescaluna takes you on a wild dance. Your feet start to move, you can’t help it?

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday: Rue de Jouy at 10:30a.m.
Saturday: Rue Saint-Jean at 3p.m.
Saturday: Porte de Jouy at 5:45p.m.
Saturday: Place du Châtel at 7:30p.m.
Sunday: Rue de Jouy at 10:30a.m.
Sunday: Rue de la Pie at 1:15p.m.

 

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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 5:30p.m. / 6:30p.m / 7:30p.m.

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CIE Lutka

Led by their clan’s shaman, the Gaïka people wander the streets in search of exchanges and encounters with the beings that cross their path… 

Where to find them?

Saturday : Rue du Vieux Minage at 1:30p.m.
Saturday : Rue du Palais at 4:30p.m.
Saturday : Rue de la Pie at 6p.m.
Sunday : Rue Saint-Jean at 12:45p.m. > Porte Saint-Jean > Rue du Vieux Minage

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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 : Rue du Palais at 10:30a.m.
Saturday : Rue Saint-Jean at 1:15p.m.
Saturday : Rue de la Pie at 2:30p.m.
Saturday : Rue Saint-Jean at 6:30p.m.
Sunday : Rue du Palais à 10a.m.
Sunday : Porte de Jouy à 1:15p.m.

 

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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

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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 : Cours aux bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux bêtes

 

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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 : Cours aux bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux bêtes

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Les Barbiers Fous

These mercenaries invite you to join in the fun for children and adults alike: axe-throwing, wooden games and puzzles of all kinds… 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Fossés des Remparts
Sunday : Fossés des Remparts

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Gentes Comitis

In a knight’s camp, meet the lords, men-at-arms and stewards, all ready to serve him. 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Fossés des Remparts
Saturday : Place du Châtel at 11:30a.m.

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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

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Ferme – CIE Dovakhiin

Come and meet the animals of ancient breeds at this medieval farm: donkeys, sheep, goats… 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

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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

Fossés des Remparts

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Les Forges de la Brume

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

Where to find them?

Continuously

Saturday : Cours aux Bêtes
Sunday : Cours aux Bêtes

 

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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

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Kervan CIE

The Arpenteurs roam the streets of the city, waking up passers-by to the frenzied music in their repertoire! This fabulous show combines music, comedy and juggling.

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday : Porte de Jouy at 12p.m.
Saturday : Porte Saint-Jean at 3p.m. > Fossés des Remparts > Porte de Jouy
Saturday : Fossés des Remparts à 7:15p.m.
Sunday : Porte de Jouy at 10:30a.m.
Sunday : Place du Châtel à 11:45a.m. > Rue du Palais

 

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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

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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

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    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.

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    The collegiate church of Saint-Quiriace

Village du livre

Books welcome you with open pages in Collegiate Church of Saint-Quiriace. Meet some 20 artists: authors, illuminators and calligraphers including Margot Aguerre, Franck Bonnois, Jean-Marc Civière, Laura Derieux, Thierry Bontoux, Margaux Butet, Jean-Pierre Djivanidès… paintings and drawings are also on the menu !*
*Non-exhaustive list

Where to find them?

Continuously

Collégiale St-Quiriace

 

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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…

NEW : audioguided visit!

Where to find them?

Adults €5 / Children €3 (4-12 years old)

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

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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 €6 / Children €4 (4-12 years old)
FROM 10:30 a.m. TO 4 p.m.

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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.

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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 €5 / Children €3 (4-12 years old)
FROM 10 a.m. TO 6 p.m.

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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 €5/ Children €3 (4-12 years old)
FROM 10 a.m. TO 6 p.m.

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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, Mai 31st at 6 p.m.

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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 Saturday, June 1st at 9 a.m. for the 1st of June sessions and until Sunday, June 2nd at 10 a.m. for the 2nd of June sessions.

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Theatrical visit “Entre chien et loup”

At nightfall, discover the secrets of the illuminated ramparts of Provins. Follow your guide in the footsteps of a mysterious wolf hiding amongst you. Discover the special places of the fortified walls!

Where to find them?

SATURDAY : 10:30 p.m.

RATE: €16 per person / €14 for 5 tickets purchased
Schedules and reservations on provins.net

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Les Marraines Fées (CIE Lilou)

Meet this fantastic tribe made up of the fairies of the four seasons and immerse yourself in a world full of poetry and wonder… 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday: Rue de Jouy at 5:30p.m.
Saturday: Place du Châtel at 10:15p.m. > Rue du Palais
Sunday: Rue Saint-Jean at 11:30a.m. > Porte Saint-Jean

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Les Coupeurs de Bourses

Former brigands, they’ve turned to music! They recount the misdeeds they once committed in a festive, light-hearted way… 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday: Place du Châtel at 1:45p.m.
Saturday: Rue de la Pie at 4:45p.m.
Saturday: Place du Châtel at 9:30p.m.
Sunday: Fossés des Remparts at 11a.m.
Sunday : Place du Châtel at 1:15p.m.

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Saltabraz

This troupe explores centuries of music and adds its own wildness touch to galvanise crowds and set the streets alight! 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday: Place du Châtel at 11a.m.
Saturday: Rue de Jouy at 2:30p.m.
Saturday: Place du Châtel at 6:30p.m.
Sunday: Place du Châtel at 11a.m.
Sunday: Rue Saint-Jean at 1:30p.m. > Porte Saint-Jean 

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Les Lanceurs de Drapeaux (A.S.T.A.)

The Palio d’Asti’s official group of flag-wavers, with their extraordinary performances, invites you to a traditional Italian show dating back over 800 years! 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday: Place du Châtel at 12p.m.
Saturday: Rue du Vieux Minage at 2:45p.m.
Saturday: Rue de Jouy at 4:30p.m.
Sunday: Rue Saint-Jean at 11a.m. > Porte Saint-Jean > Rue du Vieux Minage
Sunday: Rue de Jouy at 1:30p.m.

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Nos Âmes Voyageuses (CIE du Polisson)

Discover the art of puppetry with «Nos âmes voyageuses». They remind us that tenderness can be offered and delicacy can be taken… 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday: Rue Saint-Jean at 10:45a.m.
Saturday: Rue de Jouy at 3:30p.m.
Saturday: Rue Saint-Jean at 5:30p.m. > Porte Saint-Jean > Rue du Vieux Minage
Sunday: Rue de la Pie at 10:45a.m.
Sunday: Rue du Palais à 1:30p.m.

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Œuf (CIE L’envolante)

These barber-surgeons, identifiable by the funnel they wear on their heads, will heal your wounds with the right words and beautiful verses…

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday: Place St-Quiriace at 10:30a.m.
Saturday: Rue de Jouy at 12p.m.
Saturday: Rue de la Pie at 3:30p.m.
Saturday: Place du Châtel at 8:30p.m.
Sunday: Place St-Quiriace at 10:30a.m.
Sunday: Rue de Jouy at 12p.m.
Sunday: Place du Châtel at 5:30p.m.

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Goupil ou Face (L’Effet Railleur)

Come and laugh at this clownish retelling of the Roman de Renart! This show brings together two acrobats, jugglers, singers and actors! 

Where to find them?

Saturday: Jardin des Brébans at 2:30a.m. / 5:30p.m.
Sunday: Jardin des Brébans at 11a.m.

Animation for kids

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La Belle Roue

Climb aboard this eco-friendly medieval attraction made entirely from European wood. A little detail: you’ll have to put your muscles to the test to make the wheel turn! 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Place du Châtel

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Saboï

These musicians haunt the streets, moving bodies and bringing the party to life with the sounds of flutes and drums! 

Where to find them?

Wandering

Saturday: Place du Châtel at 12:30p.m. / 3:30p.m. / 10:45p.m.
Sunday: Rue Saint-Jean at 12p.m. > Porte Saint-Jean > Rue du Vieux Minage

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Le Jeu de l’Oie

Try your hand at a life-size game of goose, made entirely from turned and carved wood! It’s a great way to spend some family time! 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Jardin des Brébans

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Machina Silente

With the help of the public and especially the children, Coquillard and Pied-Gras will operate a collection of war machines: the Trébuchet with its quarry wheel, the Couillard… 

Where to find them?

Saturday: Fossés des Remparts at 11a.m. / 2:30p.m. / 4:30p.m.
Sunday: Fossés des Remparts at 12p.m. / 2:30p.m.

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Les Couloirs du Temps Champenois

Come and discover the many demonstrations of medieval skills at the heart of this camp: weaving, knitting, calligraphy and pewter casting…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Fossés des Remparts

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Guerre et Chevalerie

The actors are your children! With real armour to fit them, they’re invited to step into the shoes of real knights! 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Fossés des Remparts

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Brigand Emploi recrute (Le Théâtre de Pan)

Do you dream of becoming a bandit? This comedy combining sword-fighting and absurdist theatre is an entertaining parody of our administrative services…

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. / 1:45p.m. / 5p.m.

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Forge de l’Osencame

At the camp, you’ll be introduced to blacksmithing and its techniques, and you’ll even be able to take home your own creation! 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Cours aux Bêtes

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L’Astelier de la Leigne

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of woodturning! Come and discover the secrets behind the manufacture of a whole host of wooden objects: plates, bowls, etc.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Cours aux Bêtes

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  • Participative workshops

Le Trésor caché d’Hastein (Escape Box)

This innovative game, inspired by the Escape Game, will enable you to discover the location of Hastein’s hidden treasure! Reveal your talents to solve all the riddles in the chest together.

Where to find them?

Continuously

Cours aux Bêtes

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    Participative workshops

Parchemin et par Pot

Discover this pottery workshop! Watch a demonstration of medieval pottery and learn to this art by getting your hands in the clay! 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Cours aux Bêtes

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Post Apothicaire (CIE Vénère Gumaine)

The chosen one, the servant, the apprentice… the story of three witches. During a series of tests in preparation for their exams, they will perform a series of incantations and make some zany potions!

Where to find them?

Saturday: Place St-Quiriace at 2p.m. / 5p.m.
Sunday: Place St-Quiriace at 2p.m. / 5p.m.

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Hystéria Maléfika (CIE Les Monts Rieurs)

The chosen one, the servant, the apprentice… the story of three witches. During a series of tests in preparation for their exams, they will perform a series of incantations and make some zany potions!

Where to find them?

Saturday : Place St-Quiriace at 12p.m. / 3h45p.m. / 6h45p.m.
Sunday : Place St-Quiriace at 11:30a.m. / 1p.m.

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    Animations for kids
  • Participative workshops

Comptoir de Fauchelevent (CIE La Muse)

Daphnée welcomes you to the “Comptoir de Fauchelevent” and presents her shop full of powders, elixirs, decoctions and mysterious extracts for making bewitched objects…

Where to find them?

Continuously

Place St-Quiriace

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    The collegiate church of Saint-Quiriace

Empreinte d’Histoire

Draw and colour your own coat of arms at the heraldry workshop. You can even take your colourful creation home with you! 

Where to find them?

Continuously

Collégiale St-Quiriace

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Krol (CIE Via Cane)

Carried around his kingdom by his faithful valet in a wandering bed, King Krol clings to life as he expresses his latest and most outlandish demands! 

Where to find them?

Saturday : École Ville Haute at 2p.m. / 4p.m. / 6p.m.
Sunday : École Ville Haute at 11:15a.m. / 12:30p.m. / 5:15p.m.

Animations list is not exhaustive, schedules are subject to modifications

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