Halloween 2023: a cooking workshop and treasure hunt at the medieval town of Provins

For Halloween 2023, the medieval town of Provins is offering a number of activities for children and families, from 2 years upwards. On the program: a cooking workshop and a treasure hunt, to soak up the atmosphere of a medieval fortress.

During the All Saints' vacation season, it's hard to miss THE holiday to celebrate on October 31: Halloween. Monsters, pumpkins, witches and ghosts are the order of the day for children and families in the capital, but also in the medieval town of Provins, less than an hour from Paris.

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In Provins, you can take advantage of the many activities planned for the occasion, including a magical cauldron hunt to discover the medieval town of Provins while having fun, cooking workshops(booking required), storytelling and more. With the medieval heritage of the Cité de Provins, the Celts and Gauls are in the spotlight, with a host of activities designed to introduce the general public to the culture of our ancestors centuries ago! From cooking and pastry-making workshops to storytelling readings, there's plenty to entertain young and old alike. But above all, the Cité Médiévale offers you a total immersion in the town of Provins in the colors of Halloween. Just 1h15 from Paris and accessible with a Navigo pass only, don't miss out onHalloween in the City of Provins with the kids this year!

On the program:

Magic cauldron hunt in the medieval town

Start the treasure hunt at Place du Châtel, then set off through the medieval city to meet Provins' shopkeepers and restaurants and try to win a cauldron full of sweets! Departure Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m., free participation without reservation.