The Eagles of the ramparts
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- The Eagles of the ramparts
Description
Hear ye! Hear ye, brave visitors! History buffs and fans of the medieval era are invited to Provins from 30 March to 3 November 2024 to experience full-scale, open-air hunts with birds of prey as practised by the great lords in the days of the knights.
Beneath the ramparts of the famous medieval city, step back in time to the Middle Ages at a show as astonishing as it is enchanting. Discover the world of this ancestral practice, which consists of hunting animals with the help of trained birds of prey. Practised by communities all over the world and passed down from generation to generation, hunting with birds of prey became a true way of life for nomads in Central Asia and the Middle East, and was at its peak in France during the Middle Ages. The falconers and professional horsemen of the Vol Libre company will reveal the secrets of this custom.
Applaud the beauty and grace of eagles, buzzards and kites as they soar overhead. Admire the agility and speed of hawks and vultures, not forgetting the gentle flight of the owls. In total, the Provins aviary, one of the largest in France, houses no fewer than 100 birds of 25 different species. After the performance, you are invited to meet these majestic birds of day and night, most of which are protected. Young and old alike will be dazzled and delighted.
Prolong the fun at the Legend of the Knights, a family outing not to be missed in the Paris Region!
Provins classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site
The perfect opportunity to plan a family weekend in Provins.
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Days and opening hours
From 30⁄03 to 07/04/2024 Schedules of representation on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm. On Wednesday at 2.30 pm and at 4 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm. On 1 April at 2.30 pm and 5 pm.
From 08/04 to 21/04/2024 Schedules of representation on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm and at 4 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm.
From 22⁄04 to 30/04/2024 Schedules of representation on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm. On Wednesday at 2.30 pm and at 4 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm.
From 01/05 to 31/05/2024 Schedules of representation on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm. On Wednesday at 2.30 pm and at 4 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm. On 1, 8, 9, 10 & 20 May at 2.30 pm and 5 pm.
From Saturday 1st to Sunday 2 June 2024 Schedules of representation daily at 2 pm and at 4 pm and at 5.30 pm. Due to the great event The Medieval Festival of Provins.
From 03/06 to 05/07/2024 Schedules of representation on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm. On Wednesday at 2.30 pm and at 4 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm.
From 06/07 to 31/08/2024 Schedules of representation on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm. On 15 & 16 August at 2.30 pm and 5 pm. Saturday 20 July, session at 11.30 a.m., due to the major event "Passage of the Olympic Flame".
From 01/09 to 30/09/2024 Schedules of representation on Wednesday at 2.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm.
From 01/10 to 20/10/2024 Schedules of representation on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 3.45 pm. Closed Monday and Friday.
From 21⁄10 to 03/11/2024 Schedules of representation on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 2.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 3.45 pm. On 1 November at 2.30 pm 3.45 pm.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
- Adult: 13 €, Child (4-12 years): 9 €.
Free entry for children < 4 years.
> ONLINE TICKETS WITH VOL LIBRE AND THE TOURIST OFFICE: Adult 12 € – child (4-12 years old) 8 €. - When you buy or without Pass Provins (package ticket to visit the monuments of Provins).
> REDUCED PRICES WITH VOL LIBRE: Adult 11 € – child (4-12 years old) 7 €. On presentation of valid proof of entitlement: - Students, senior over 65 years old and disabled person + 1 accompanying person. - On Wednesday outside French school holidays, reduced price for child (4-12 years old). - Large families, reduced price for children only: 7 € (4-12 years old) and 11 € (13-18 years old).
> FREE ENTRANCE WITH VOL LIBRE: - Child under 4 years old. - Journalists on presentation of a valid press card. - On your birthday (on presentation of your identity card and subject to availability)!.
Tour
Spoken languages
- English
- French
Accessibility
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Copyright images:
- Vol Libre
- Vol Libre, photo Fred Fourcroy
- Vol Libre, photo Lou Art Photos
- Vol Libre - S. Danis
- Vol Libre, photo Frédéric Tribouilloy
- Vol Libre, photo Mélanie Guillamot
- Vol Libre, photo Stéphanie Danis