Les Aigles des Remparts de Provins, the falconry show in the medieval city of Provins

The medieval city of Provins, a UNESCO heritage site, welcomes you to discover the world of falconry. Come and see Les aigles des remparts, an equestrian falconry show unique in Europe. This grand fresco on the art of falconry on horseback can be seen until November 3, in the theater of Les Remparts de Provins, which invites you to plunge into the heart of the Middle Ages, a time when falconry was a veritable art of living.

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For 45 minutes, successive scenes transport you into the world of falconry, from the steppes of Central Asia through the Near East to the feudal lords. Discover the fascinating flying skills of birds of prey. Marvel at the majesty of eagles, the agility of buzzards and kites, the swiftness of falcons, the elegance of snakes, the soft flight of owls and vultures...

This amazing aerial ballet of free-flying birds of prey, in harmony with horses and donkeys, leaves unforgettable memories for young and old alike. After the show, visit one of France's most beautiful aviaries, home to some 80 birds of 20 different species! Falconry, an ancestral form of hunting, has been practiced the world over for 4,000 years. This art of hunting in flight reached its apogee in the Middle Ages, and has been handed down from generation to generation.

This tradition, respectful of nature and the environment, has been handed down from generation to generation, and is listed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage site. A unique show for the whole family!