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 29 March to 2 November 2025 to experience full-scale, open-air hunts with birds of prey as practised by the great lords in the days of the knights.
The art of Falconry with horses
Inside the ramparts of the famous medieval city, 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.
Free-flying birds of prey
Applaud the beauty and grace of eagles, buzzards and kites as they soar overhead. Admire the agility and speed of hawks and the gliding of vultures, not forgetting the gentle flight of the owls. In total, the Provins aviary, one of the largest in France, houses no fewer than 80 birds of 20 different species. After the performance, you are invited to meet these majestic birds of day and night, most of which are protected, born in the Sté Vol Libre breeding center.. Young and old alike will be dazzled and delighted for over 45 minutes
And for even more fun, there's also 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.
Practical info
Access and contact
Days and opening hours
From 29⁄03 to 13/04/2025
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 14⁄04 to 27/04/2025
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.
On 21 April at 2.30 pm and 5 pm.
From 28⁄04 to 13/06/2025
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, 29 & 30 May at 2.30 pm and 5 pm.
From Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 June 2025
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 16⁄06 to 04/07/2025
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 05/07 to 31/08/2025
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 14 July & 15 August at 2.30 pm and 5 pm.
From Monday 1st to Sunday 7 September 2025
Schedules of representation on Wednesday at 2.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
From 08/09 to 30/09/2025
Schedules of representation on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 pm and at 5 pm.
Closed Monday and Friday.
From 01/10 to 19/10/2025
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 20⁄10 to 02/11/2025
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: 14 €, Child (4-12 years): 10 €.
Free entry for children < 4 years.
> ONLINE TICKETS WITH VOL LIBRE AND THE TOURIST OFFICE:
- Adult 13 € – child (4-12 years old) 9 €.
- Reduced prices when you buy Pass Provins (package ticket to visit the monuments of Provins):
Adult 12 € – child (4-12 years old) 8 €.
> REDUCED PRICES WITH VOL LIBRE:
Adult 12 € – child (4-12 years old) 8 €.
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
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- © S.Danis