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What to do · Provins

Les Aigles des Remparts, mounted falconry in the ramparts theatre

Birds of prey show · 45 min · from €14 · outdoors · late March to early November

InformationFrom €14 adult
From
€14 adult
Duration
45 min
Season
Late March to early November; reopens on 27 March 2027
Who it's for
Families and teenagers; under-4s don't pay

In the ramparts theatre, next to the Rempart du Cours aux Bêtes, the Vol Libre company flies eagles, vultures, falcons, kites, owls and a secretary bird, free-flying and alongside horses. It is a mounted falconry show that travels through the steppes of Central Asia, the Near East and the feudal courts, and which the company has performed in Provins since 2002. Afterwards you can see the birds up close in the aviaries.

When and how much

From late March to early November, with one or two performances a day, at 14:30 and at 16:00, 16:30 or 17:00 depending on the time of year; the 2027 season starts on 27 March. It lasts 45 minutes; arrive half an hour early. Adult €14 and child aged 4 to 12 €10 at the ticket desk; €13 and €9 at the tourist office's online box office. Free for under-4s.

Bear in mind

It is outdoors: for the birds' safety it can be cancelled in strong wind, heavy rain or extreme heat, or if the minimum audience is not reached. There are no toilets in the grounds and pets are not allowed. It is wheelchair accessible.

Frequently asked questions

What is Les Aigles des Remparts?

A show of free-flying birds of prey, with horses, in the ramparts theatre of Provins.

Is it cancelled if it rains?

It can be cancelled in heavy rain, strong wind or extreme heat, because it is outdoors.

How long does it last?

45 minutes, and afterwards you can see the birds in the aviaries.

With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers

Who runs it

  • Vol LibreLes Aigles des Remparts, mounted falconry show From €14 adult at the ticket office · 45 min · From 27 March 2027 Visit their website

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The bistro dining room, with wooden tables, red chairs and orange lamps© Aux Vieux RempartsHotel bistro, open every day

Bistrot Aux Vieux Remparts

Restaurant · Provins · upper town · €€€€

What to order: the two- or three-course Plaisir menu, with seasonal cooking and local producers

Open every day at lunchtime and in the evening · terraces in the upper town
The covered terrace, with tables and wicker lamps© L'InstantFrench cooking with an Asian air

L'Instant

Restaurant · Provins · lower town · €€€€

What to order: at lunchtime on weekdays, the €20.50 or €23.90 formula; in the evening, the salmon tataki or the bobun

Shaded terrace on Place Honoré de Balzac · also takeaway
A fish fillet with mash and green sauce© RosalieHome cooking since 1989

Rosalie

Restaurant · Provins · lower town · €€€€

What to order: the Rosalie menu of starter, main and dessert for €24.90, with the blackboard dishes

Lunch Tuesday to Sunday · dinner Thursday to Saturday · closed Monday

To stay nearby

The hotel façade, a half-timbered house on a cobbled street in the upper town© Aux Vieux RempartsHotel

Aux Vieux Remparts

Upper town · 41 rooms · Spa · Free parking · Dogs welcome

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: 41-room hotel in the upper town of Provins, next to Place du Châtel, with a spa, a bistro open daily and free private parking.

A suite with wooden beams, stone walls and a four-poster bed© La Demeure des Vieux BainsSmall hotel

La Demeure des Vieux Bains

Guesthouse · 12th- to 18th-century buildings · Suites for 4 · Garden and enclosed parking

Why we like it: Guesthouse in 12th- to 18th-century buildings between the upper and lower towns, with five suites and rooms from €180, a garden and enclosed parking.

From €180 / night View details
The hotel entrance, with a white façade and the César Hôtel plaque© Le César HôtelHotel

Le César Hôtel

Four stars · 27 rooms · Near the station · Private parking

Why we like it: Four-star designer hotel with 27 rooms opposite the church of Sainte-Croix, near the station, with a courtyard and private parking.

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