Unusual New Year's Eve 2026 in Provins (77): a medieval banquet for a family dinner show

New Year's Eve is fast approaching and you're looking for an unusual idea to celebrate December 31 with your family? That's perfect, because in the Paris region, there are plenty of original concepts to celebrate the transition to the new year. How about ending 2025 with an original experience for young and old alike? This time, we're taking you on an immersive adventure that will transport you back in time to the Middle Ages.

This epic journey awaits you in Seine-et-Marne, in the medieval town of Provins. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a real treasure of the Île-de-France region. Here, you can take a real journey into the past, discovering the traditions and way of life of medieval times. From monuments to delicacies, not to mention the skills of forgotten crafts, Provins is definitely a must-see for a family history experience.

And for New Year's Eve 2026, the medieval city is unveiling an unusual plan to celebrate with children. Imagine ringing in the new year with a medieval banquet? That's what awaits you on December 31, 2022. The Banquet des Troubadours is unveiling a special menu inspired by period dishes, with the option of renting a costume to fully immerse yourself in the experience. You'll find yourself seated at long tables in a 12th-century vaulted hall (listed as a Historic Monument) that is reminiscent of a banquet at Hogwarts. 

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In addition, this New Year's Eve dinner is punctuated by a show that takes place all around you. The troubadours are eager to show off their talents: jugglers, storytellers, a trio of minstrels, dancers, and other entertainers will bring this unusual New Year's Eve in Provins to life!

The BanquetFeast
€170 per adult / €130 per child under 12

The 5-course feast

Seasonal vegetable stew
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Provins pie (pork and herb puff pastry), vegetable and honey puff pastry available on request before the date
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Spiced chicken with roasted heirloom vegetables
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Slice of Brie
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Pear pudding sprinkled with almond crumble, roasted hazelnuts, walnuts, and other seeds

Beverages:

Hypocras
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Red wine
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Apple juice
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Water

*You can request a pork-free or vegetarian dish when you make your reservation.*