VIDEO. Provins. The high tourist season ends on a … – The Parisian

Le cool weather and the fog did not stop hundreds of spectators to attend, this Tuesday, the last representations of the medieval festival of Provins, The Eagles of the Ramparts and the Legend of The Knights.

Some 800 people have even filled in each of the forums, Sunday, at the Halloween special. “The events were very well in the season, note Jean-François Robin, the director of the tourist office of Provins. Given the context, the medieval city is doing well overall. “Economic context” complicated “weather” terrible ” in the spring, social movements, shortage of gas, and attacks : all the actors agree that the first part of the season has been bad.

the heat of The summer and the beautiful autumn season have limited the damage. “This does not catch the beginning of the season but, in the end, the period will remain positive. We turn average of 85 000 spectators annually. We will be barely below “, says Philippe Hertel, the artistic director of Free Flight. “It’s a little less than last year, but we’re still going to exceed the 100 000 spectators. It stands on the season “, supports Paule Audureau, manager of Equestrio.

” The high season ends, but the tourist season continues “, has for its part emphasized Jean-François Robin, who gives an appointment to the visitors, on 10 and 11 December with the Christmas market. With a big novelty : an ice rink 300 m² will be installed in the lower city during the holiday season.

VIDEO. The end of the season for the medieval festival of Provins

” These are fine performances, ” says Michael, Paris

Mickäel Layeux and her partner Amy have visited the aviaries after the spectacle of The Eagles of the Ramparts, this Tuesday. LP/P. D. S.

Mickael Layeux has spent all the weekend in Provins, with his girlfriend Amy. “It is a friend and fan of the medieval world, who advised me. This we liked, “says this young Parisian, who has seen the two medieval shows,” the Legend of The Knights “, Monday and The Eagles of the Ramparts, on Tuesday.

” These are fine performances. The first one was cool, probably more for the children. What is interesting in the second, it is the proximity of the birds. There is no downtime and the music is cool, ‘ stressed Michael, just after the show birds of prey. The couple has also enjoyed the medieval city, which it has done the trick.

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