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| 2011 EVENT CALENDAR
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| NOT TO MISS In juLY |
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| OUR HIGHLIGHT
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Guided tour: "Provins, WORLD HERITAGE" and Videoguide
Discover the history of Provins like you prefer, wiht a guide or thanks to the videoguide.
- The guided visit to the fortified town, accompanied by a guide, gives you an insight into the history of Provins and offers a panorama of its rich heritage.
The tour, which starts from Saint-Jean’s Gate and goes up to Jouy Gate to see the ramparts, will take you to Place du Châtel. Then you will discover the Tithe Barn, a witness of the great splendour of the city at the time of the Fairs of Champagne.
- The videoguide, an easy-to-use and ingenious tool, equipped with GPS, will accompany you in the streets and monuments of the medieval town and its surroundings, to explore unimaginable treasures.
Pratical info:
Guided tour : Daily from 2 April to 1 November 2011.
From 1 to 31 October: daily at 4 p.m.
Only on request and obligatory booking at the Tourist Office, before 12 a.m. or call the Tourist Office 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
Departure from the Tourist Office, lasts 90 min.
Prices: adults 8 € - children 2 € (5-12 years old) - free for visitors 5 years of age and under.
Videoguide : Location all year long at the Tourist Office.
Prices: adults 13 € - children 9 € (5-12 years old).
To find out more, click here
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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:
Saturday night from 2 April to 29 October 2011.
14 rue Saint Thibault.
Prices: adults 35 € - children 20 € (12 years of age and under).
Information, Provins Tourist Office: 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
Contact us by mail, click here
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| the provins rose garden
At feet of monuments, you will find a quiet and charming rose garden. 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 ancient roses - Rosa Gallica (roses of Provins), Rosa Damascena, Rosa Alba, Rosa Centifolia, hybrid tea roses - and modern roses which flower until autumn.
The garden of “simples” will introduce you to various medieval plants, with medicinal properties, like Dill, Angelica, Comfrey…
Guided visit on request and sale of rose bushes.
Tearoom with terrace, shop, exhibition room and music concerts. Wheelchair access.
Practical info:
The Provins Rose Garden is open from 2 April to 24 December 2011.
From 1 to 31 July: daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
11 rue des Prés.
Prices: 5 € - free for visitors 12 years of age and under.
Cut-prices with the Pass Cards (Pass Provins, Pass'Murailles or Pass Famille): 4,80 € - free for visitors 12 years of age and under.
Annual ticket 16,50 €.
To find out more, click here
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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 1 November 2011.
From 1 to 31 July: daily from 11 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (except from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.).
No Tourist Train on 16 & 17 July.
On 2 & 9 July until 5 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).
To find out more, click here
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| medieval shows
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the age of the ramparts
Last show, 1 July 2011 at 11 a.m.
Come and see our spectacular medieval siege engines work - a trebuchet, mangonel, and other types of catapults.
The Lord of Provins, assisted by his valiant knights Godefroy and Hubert, put on a playful, well-paced show to describe the skills and techniques of waging war during the Middle Ages and explain period weapons with equestrian games.
May the best man win!
Practical info:
Covered gallery for a complete comfort - Lentgh: 45 min.
Prices: adults 6,50 € - children 4,50 € (5-12 years old).
Cut-prices with the Pass Cards (Pass Provins, Pass'Murailles or Pass Famille): adults 5,50 € - children
3,70 € (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).
To find out more about this show, click here
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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, camel and numerous farm animals will contribute to this unforgettable show.
Educational signs about medieval siege engines and shop. Practical info:
Shows from 2 April to 1 November 2011.
1 July: at 2.30 p.m.
From 2 to 31 July: weekend and public holiday at 3.30 p.m.
week at 3 p.m.
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).
To find out more about this show, click here
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| the eAgles of the ramparts
Come and discover our splendid birds of prey in perfect harmony with horses, wolves and dromedaries in a magnificent open air theatre.
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 2 April to 1 November 2011.
From 1 to 31 July: daily at 2.30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Length: 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).
To find out more about this show, click here
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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 1 Novembre to 31 March: Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting - Week: on booking - Closed on Sunday.
From 1 April to 31 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.
Email:
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|  | 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.
Email:
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Prices: Guided tour only: 5,80 €.
Guided tour + 1 workshop + drive on barouche: 8,90 €
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| | what you missed in july |
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PROVINS BY CANDLELIGHT
Enchantment, Emotion, Discovery…
Two exceptional evenings to visit Provins in an unusual and magic way!
Streets, shops, monuments and squares will sparkle brilliantly.
- The Caesar's Tower will be illuminated by more than 700 candles. The continuous audiovisual projections will evoke the power of the Counts of Champagne.
- The guided tour: 2011 theme : "Up to the towers".
To discover the Saint-Jean's gate, the tower called "Tour aux Pourceaux" and the Caesar's Tower (included entrance) in a new light.
- Tails in the Underground Galleries: in these fantastic places, your guide will take you to wonderful and enchanted words.
The Provins Rose Garden welcomes you with a music concert. Tearoom with terrace and shop.
Evening show “Fire horse hair" ("Crins de feu”) produced by Equestrio, in the shadows of the centuries-old-ramparts, close to the Saint-Jean gate:
Our horses will appear in the candlelight, full of charm and poetry, and always amazing. Flames will flow forth, and our fire horses will astonish you with equestrian acrobatic feats and stunts. The sparks and flashes will be a delight for your eyes, as thousands of flames shine brightly.
Pratical info:
- Saturdays 2 July & 6 August 2011.
- Caesar's Tower: from 8.30 p.m. to midnight.
Adult 3,80 € - children 2,30 (5-12 years old) - free for children 5 years of age and under.
- Guided tour: from the Tourist Office, planned departures from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lasts 1h30.
- Tails in the Underground Galleries: planned departures from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Lasts 1h.
For these 2 activities, limited sized groups. Obligatory booking to company GTS: 33 (0) 1 60 67 75 47 to 5 p.m., or on the spot the D-day.
Adults 6,50 € - children (5-12 years old) 3 € - free for children 5 years of age and under.
- The Provins Rose Garden: from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Adults 5 € - free for children 12 years of
age and under. Free entrance and concert from 9 p.m.
- Evening show "Crins de feu": at 9.30 p.m. and 11 p.m. (length 20 min.).
Adults 6 € - children 3 € - free for children 5 years of age and under.
Information, Provins Tourist Office: 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
Contact us by mail, click here
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musical evening (Soirée guinguette)
Michel Legendre and his orchestra await you to cut a few dance steps in the stunning Place du Châtel.
Your feet will easily follow the orchestra’s furious beat on the dance floor.
Those who want to simply listen to the music and enjoy the atmosphere will find that terraces have been specially prepared for the evening.
Practical info:
Saturday 9 July from 5 p.m., on the place du Châtel in the Upper Town.
Information, Provins Tourist Office: 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
Contact us by mail, click here
Price: free entrance.
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Potters' market
Exhibition-sale by many professional potters to show their work as well as their craft through demonstrations and various activities.
Practical info:
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July all day long, on the place du Châtel in the Upper Town.
Information, Provins Tourist Office: 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
Contact us by mail, click here
Price: free entrance.
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Medieval ball
Continuing our medieval theme, children and adults alike are invited to come share in the spirit of medieval dances in the Place du Châtel.
Jugglers, fire-eaters, and fire shows guarantee a true medieval atmosphere. Musicians and dancers from the “Danceries Thibaud de Champagne” dance company will welcome you in costume and teach you the steps: branle, pavane, galliard, basse danse, etc.
Practical info:
Saturday 23 July from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., on the place du Châtel in the Upper Town.
Information, Provins Tourist Office: 33 (0) 1 64 60 26 26.
Contact us by mail, click here
Price: free entrance.
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