Can we get there without a car?

Yes. Transilien line P runs from Paris Gare de l'Est to Provins station, and a paid tourist train runs from the station toward the festival entrances. Navigo passes covering all 5 zones work.

Can my kid bring a toy sword?

No. Any weapon or weapon replica is banned under the Vigipirate security plan, whatever it is made of, so leave plastic swords and bows at home.

Can we leave for a nap in the car and come back?

Yes. After your first entry you get a hand stamp and can come and go, though bags are searched every time you enter.

Are the knight and eagle shows included?

No. La Légende des Chevaliers and Les Aigles des Remparts run all season and need separate tickets, booked on equestrio.fr and vollibre.fr.

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Médiévales de Provins Medieval Festival

Name: Médiévales de Provins Medieval Festival
Start: 2027-05-29
End: 2027-05-30T23:59:59
Location: Provins medieval town

When: Sat-Sun May 29-30, 2027
Ages: All ages
Price: Tickets on the festival site

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Where

Provins, Provins medieval town

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Go early with little ones: the lanes get packed from about 11:30am, and the organizers suggest a baby carrier over a stroller
Bring cash, since stalls inside prefer it and there is only one ATM within the festival grounds
Sunday costume parade, nearly 700 performers along a 1.5 km route through the old town

About

For one weekend the medieval walled town of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, becomes an open-air stage. Troubadours, jugglers and street performers work the crowds, jousts and games fill the squares, and craftspeople and traders line the lanes. Thousands of visitors come in costume. It suits kids who love knights and castles, and families happy to spend a day in a big crowd.

Tickets on provins-medievales.com

Dates & times

Sat 29 – Sun 30 May 2027

Sat9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sun9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closing times are approximate

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Where it is

Provins medieval town

Place du Châtel, 77160 Provins

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