THE autUmn FAIR

This flea market takes place on the exceptional boulevard d’Aligre.
To find second hand goods and to make a pleasant stroll along the Durteint River.
This boulevard follows the line of the old ramparts that have been almost completely destroyed in this part of the town.

Practical info:
Sunday 3rd October 2010.

Information, Provins Tourist Office: 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
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Price: free entrance.

Cider Festival

This traditional festival takes place in the town of Beton-Bazoches. Here you can watch real cider being made and then taste it.
You can visit the major flea-market in the village streets or the huge 19th century apple press, among other things.

Practical info:
Sunday 10th October 2010, all day long.
How to get to Beton-Bazoches located north-west of Provins: follow the road D403 to Sézanne, then the D204 to La Ferté-Gaucher, then the N4 to Paris.

Information, Provins Tourist Office: 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
Contact us by mail, click here

Price: free entrance.

the eAgles of the ramparts

Through the legend of “Bavon the Falconer”, a great 7th century huntsman, discover the wonderful birds of prey, presented in perfect harmony with horses, wolves and a dromedary.
Eagles, hawks, falcons, owls and vultures are your introduction to the world of Falconry.

The tales told here are an unforgettable experience for young and old alike.
After the show, visit the bird’s aviary and shop.

Practical info:
Daily from 3rd April to 1st November 2010.
From 1st to 3rd October: weekend at 2.30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 p.m. - Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
From 4th October to 1st November: weekend and public holiday at 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. - week at 2.30 p.m.
Length: 45 min.

Prices: adults 10 € - children 6 € (5-12 years old).
Cut-prices with the Pass Cards (Pass Provins, Pass'Murailles or Pass Famille): adults 9 € - children 5,50 € (5-12 years old).

Combination ticket: The Eagles of the Ramparts + Arkhangaï, Horsemen of the Steppes : adults 18 € - children 10 € (5-12 years old).
Cut-prices with the Pass Cards (Pass Provins, Pass'Murailles or Pass Famille): adults 16,50 € - children 9 € (5-12 years old).

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the Legend of the knights

Where equestrian art mixes with magic in the shadows of the centuries-old ramparts.

Big festivities are given to celebrate Thibaud IV’s return of crusades.
Cavalcades, trick riding, dressage and juggling acts transport you into a world of knights and princesses.

But the Earl must fight the terrible Torvark and his wolves, warriors and redoubtable medieval siege engines!
A great show full of horsemanship and jousts at full gallop! Our magnificent iberian horses, in perfect harmony with their riders, will make you share our passion by realizing difficult dance steps and the most crazy caprioles.

Wolves, dromedary and numerous farm animals will contribute to this unforgettable show.

Educational signs about medieval siege engines and shop.

Practical info:
Shows from 3rd April to 1st November 2010.
From 2nd October to 1st November: weekend and public holiday at 3 p.m.
No show on 1st October.
Covered gallery for a complete comfort - Lentgh: 45 min.

Prices: adults 11 € - children 7,50 € (5-12 years old).
Cut-prices with the Pass Cards (Pass Provins, Pass'Murailles or Pass Famille): adults 9,50 € - children
6,20 € (5-12 years old).

Combination ticket: The Legend of the knights + The Age of the ramparts: adults 16 € - children 10,70 € (5-12 years old).
Cut-prices with the Pass Cards (Pass Provins, Pass'Murailles or Pass Famille): adults 15 € - children 9,90 € (5-12 years old).

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medieval banquet in the taverne des oubliées

In one of the largest lower room of Provins, from the 12th century, included in France's National Inventory of Historical Monuments, you will find a real medieval banquet.

You will eat medieval specialities and drink some "hypocras", a medieval wine.

Between each meal, storytellers, troubadours, performers, fire spitters, comedians, dancers, jesters, magicians take you in a festive mood!

Practical info:
Every Saturday night from 3rd April to 30th October.
14 rue Saint Thibault.

Information, Provins Tourist Office: 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
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Prices: adults 35 € - children 20 € (12 years of age and under).

Guided tour: "Provins, WORLD HERITAGE"

This guided walk of the fortified city emphasises the history of Provins and offers a very good overview of its rich heritage.

The tour starts at Saint Jean’s door, it takes you through Porte de Jouy, Place du Châtel, and then to Caesar's Tower, a symbol of the power of the Counts of Champagne from which you will be able to admire Provins and its surroundings

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the provins rose garden

New: garden of "simples", medieval plants with medicinal virtues .

At feet of monuments, you will find a quiet and charming place: a rose garden covering 3,5 hectares. In a bucolic atmosphere, you will learn about the story of this emblematic flower, its colors, shapes, scents, and its virtues.
You will know everything there is about old roses - Rosa Gallica (roses of Provins), Rosa Damascena, Rosa Alba, Rosa Centifolia, hybrid tea roses - and modern roses which flower until autumn.

Guied tour on request.
Wheelchair access.
Tearoom with terrace, shop and exhibition room.

Practical info:
The Provins Rose Garden is open from 3rd April to 24th December 2010.
From 1st to 31st October: daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
11 rue des Prés.

Prices: 4,50 € - free for visitors 12 years of age and under.
Cut-prices with the Pass Cards (Pass Provins, Pass'Murailles or Pass Famille): 4,30 € - free for visitors 12 years of age and under.
Annual ticket 16 €.

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the tourist train

The Provins Tourist Train takes you through the medieval town with a recorded commentary about the history and the main monuments of Provins (French and English).

Numerous stops. The whole tour lasts 30 min.

The ticket is available for all day round.

Practical info:
The Tourist Train works until 1st November 2010.
From 1st October to 1st November: weekend and public holiday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (except from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.).
No contractual information and may be modified.

Prices: adults 5,50 € - children 4 € (5-12 years old).
Cut-prices with the Pass Cards (Pass Provins, Pass'Murailles or Pass Famille): adults 4,90 € - children
3,60 € (5-12 years old).

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educational farm of Saint-Hilliers

A guided tour with a specialist to discover farm animals in a typically Brie setting, at 7 km far away from Provins: poultry, chicks, cows, horses, sheeps, goats, donkeys, pigs, rabbits, etc.
You can assist the birth of a small chick, collect eggs in the henhouse, milk one goat, give to eat and stroke animals.

Practical info:
Length: 2 hours.
From 1st Novembre to 31st March: Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting - Week: on booking - Closed on Sunday.
From 1st April to 31st October: Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting - Week: on booking.

Information: Tel. 33 (0) 1 64 00 24 61 - Fax: 33 (0) 1 64 60 15 48. Hameau de Savigny, 77160 Saint Hilliers.
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Price: 7,50 €

the Farm de la Mercy in Chenoise

It is a farm in service at only 10 km far away from Provins.
You can discover farmer's occupations give to eat and stroke animals: rabbits, sheeps, chicks, cows, pigs and all sort of palmipeds.
Numerous workshops complete the visit like how to prepare bread or how to shear a sheep, etc.

Practical info:
Length: 2 hours or all day long.
Guided tour on booking (from 15 persons), except in winter.

Information:
Route de la Croix, D12 - 77160 Chenoise.
Tel./Fax: 33 (0) 1 64 00 93 10.
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Prices: Guided tour only: 5,80 €.
Guided tour + 1 workshop + drive on barouche: 8,90 €