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VISIT
OF THE CITY
We recommend
that you spend a full day in Provins. This will give your class sufficient
time to adjust to their surroundings and improve their perception
and understanding of the site. We offer a choice of three themed visits
specially devised for school groups :
1) Mediaeval
Defence
 Start
at the Tourist Office, with an introduction to Provins (scale model
of the Medieval town and documentary film). Detailed tour of Saint
John's Gate (Porte Saint-Jean), the
fortified walls and
Caesar's Tower (Tour César). In addition to explaining
various construction and restoration techniques, the lecturer-guide
will also provide an introduction to the systems of attack and defence
in the Middle Ages.
 All
year round
Suitable
for classes of all levels. Visit lasts approximately 2 hours
6,60
€ per child.
 2)
Everyday Life in Mediaeval Times :
Start at the Tourist
Office, with an introduction to Provins (scale model of the Medieval
town and documentary film). Detailed tour of the
Tithe Barn (Grange aux dîmes),
Caesar's Tower(Tour César) and
Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church. The lecturer-guide will explain
the street names, the typical building styles and many other items
that bear witness to everyday existence in olden times.
All
year round
Suitable for classes of all levels. Visit
lasts approximately 2 hours
6,60
€ per child.
3) Religious Heritage
Start at the Tourist Office, with an introduction to Provins
(scale model of the Medieval town and documentary film). Detailed
tour of Saint Quiriace
Collegiate Church and
Saint Ayoul Church, plus an outside visit of Holy Cross Church
(Eglise Sainte-Croix). In addition to explaining various construction
and restoration techniques, the lecturer-guide will also provide an
introduction to the art of making stained glass windows.
All
year round
Suitable for classes of all levels. Visit
lasts approximately 2 hours
6,60
€ per child.
In addition to your town visit, you can also book one or more of the following options :
GUIDED TOURS
:
The Tithe Barn
(Grange aux Dîmes): "Provins during the Fairs of Champagne" A guided tour of this exhibition where old traders' booths and waxworks in traditional dress help to re-create the famous 12th and 13th century
fairs.
All
year round
Suitable for classes of all levels. Visit lasts approximately 45 minutes
1,80 € per
child.
 The
Underground Galleries (Les
souterrains):
Starting from the superb
vaulted "countess" underneath Provins Old Hospital (Hôtel-Dieu), discover
a mysterious subterranean network - some secrets may yet lie undiscovered
!
All
year round
Suitable for classes of all
levels. Visit lasts approximately 45 minutes
2,10
€ per
child.
Provins
Town and District Museum (musée de Provins et du Provinois)
:
Housed in the ancient Romanesque House (Maison Romane), Provins
Museum presents collections linked to local history.
All
year round
Suitable
for classes of all levels. Visit lasts approximately 45 minutes
2,50
€ per child.
MEDIEVAL
SHOWS :
| Arkhangaï, horsemen of the Steppes : New show !« ARKHANGAI |
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Cavalcades, trick-riding, liberty horses, caprioles and dressage can all be admired during this unforgettable show!
After the performance, come and visit the exhibition about falconry on horseback.
Daily from 7th April to 28th October 2007
To check on show times, click here
Suitable for classes of all levels. The show lasts 45 minutes
5 € per child. |
| The
Eagles of the ramparts : New production! |
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An equestrian
falconry show unique in Europe setting inside the ramparts.
Through changing universes, birds of prey are in perfect
harmony with horses, wovles and dromadory.
Daily
from 31th March to 4th November 2007
To
check on show times, click here
Suitable for classes of all levels. The show lasts 45 minutes
4,70
€ per child |
| The
Legend of the knights : New
production! |
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A
fantastic chivalry show whose heros are Thibaud IV, Earl of
Champagne and the lovely Blanche de Castille, in a setting of
trade fairs of Champagne.
Daily
from 31th March to 4th November 2007
To check on show times, click here
Suitable for classes of all levels. The show lasts 45 minutes
5,20 € per child |
The Battle of the ramparts |
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The
prices shown above are for groups of at least 20 children Groups must
be accompanied by the regulation number of adult supervisors : 1 adult
per 8 children for infant classes. 1 adult per 12 children for primary
school or college classes. Adult supervisors are free of charge.
Bus
Park : 20 € for the day, to settle on the spot.
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