Christmas in Provins

On 14 and 15 December, and throughout the month of December, Provins town council, the Tourist Office, shopkeepers and a host of associations are putting on a programme of traditional and unusual activities!

The squares and streets of the medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will also be alive with Christmas lights and atmosphere!

> Large and lively MEDIEVAL MARKET with activities, fire shows, encampments, medieval ball, woodgames, tales and initiations, in the heart of the upper town.
- Saturday from de 11 am. to 10 pm.
- Sunday from 10 am. to 6 pm.
-Rdv: Place du Châtel, place Saint-Quiriace and rue du Palais (school playground at the foot of the Cesar Tower).
- Free admission except worksops and archery.

> Saint-François live cot with over 50 volunteer actors and animals in the splendid collegiate church of Saint-Quiriace.
- Saturday at 2 pm, 3.15 pm. 4.30 pm. and 5.45 pm.
- Sunday at 2.30 pm, 4 pm and 5.30 pm.
- Rdv: Place Saint-Quiriace.
- Free admission and free seating.

> SANTA CLAUS IN THE CESAR TOWER
Father Christmas is taking a break from his great preparations to take up residence in the fabulous dungeon of Provins!
Meet him in the lower hall, accompanied by his faithful Elf! Children can give him their letter and parents can take a souvenir photo...
- On 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December form 3 pm. to 6 pm..
- Price: entrance of the monument: adult 5 € - child (4-12 years old) 3 €.
- Audioguided tour.

> Traditional Christmas market offering gourmet specialities, mulled wine, jewellery and decorative items.
New in 2024: The ice wall’: come and try this family activity at climbing on an 8-metre high wall!
- Saturday from 9.30 am. to 10 pm.
- Sunday from 9.30 am. to 6 pm.
- Free admission.

> 420 m2 natural ice skating rink
Put on your skates and come and slide on the open-air rink, set up on the forecourt of the Saint-Ayoul cultural and sports centre.
Free great show with Philippe Candeloro the favourite skater and double Olympic medallist on Thursday 12 December at 7 pm.!
- From 6 December 2024 to 5 January 2025: schedules and programme available on the visuals page (only in French).
- Prices including skate hire: adult 7 € - child (under 12 years) 6 €.


The full programme is available to download at the top of the page (only in French)!