The Medievales of Provins: two days of unique festivities in Europe, on June 1st and 2nd!
Provins
June 1 and 2, 2024
On June 1 and June 2, 2024, Prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience during the Médiévales de Provins. Between wonder, entertainment and discoveries, this medieval weekend promises to be rich in surprises and lessons for all history and adventure enthusiasts. Here, time travel is not an illusion, but a bewitching reality that captivates the imagination of visitors as soon as they pass through the gates of the city.
Les Médiévales de Provins are back! It is one of the largest medieval festivals in Europe, which brings together thousands of visitors from the four corners of the continent every year to enjoy an experience unique in this place classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. From morning until dusk, the city transforms into a veritable open-air theater, where every street, every square, every corner resonates with echoes of the past for this 39th{ 32} edition.
For total immersion in this fascinating universe, what could be better than wearing your most beautiful medieval costume? Because at the Médiévales de Provins, coming in disguise is more than a tradition, it is an invitation to participate fully in this great celebration. From knights to damsels, from troubadours to minstrels, from jugglers to acrobats, everyone finds their place in this living fresco where the fantastic rubs shoulders with the authentic.
But the Médiévales de Provins do not just entertain you: they also invite you to discover the trades and know-how of yesteryear. Blacksmithing, illumination, medieval cuisine, leatherwork... so many ancestral secrets revealed by passionate artisans who perpetuate the traditions of their ancestors.
Attend the traditional medieval ball on the Place du Châtel, where troubadours and minstrels will lead you into a frenzied dance to the sound of bagpipes and drums. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of the moment, and take part in this ancestral celebration where the boundaries between past and present blur to give way to joy and camaraderie.
For music lovers, don't miss the medieval music concert evenings, where talented groups will make you vibrate to the rhythm of the captivating melodies of the Middle Ages. Between centuries-old songs and festive tunes, let yourself be transported by this unique sensory experience, where each note resonates like an echo from the past.
And what about the great party classics ? The Sunday parade, with its 700 people in medieval costume, is the ideal opportunity to discover the elegance and diversity of period outfits, while celebrating medieval history and culture in a festive and warm atmosphere.
But the Médiévales de Provins would not be complete without a varied offering of activities and workshops to entertain young and old. Stone sculpture, archery, calligraphy workshops, medieval games... So many fun and educational activities that will allow you to discover new talents and share moments of complicity with family or friends.
THE MEDIEVAL OF PROVINS
June 1 and 2, 2024
Provins, 77160
Full day rate €13 - €7 if in costume - Free for under 12s
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