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The Equestrio Family

Much more than a job, A Passion.

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Equestrio Family: medieval equestrian shows in Provins. A passionate team.

A human adventure

Founded in 2005, the company Equestrian celebrated in 2025, its 20 years medieval shows. 21 seasons, 1,500 performances et 2,000,000 viewers Later, the company's history continued to unfold under the watchful and experienced eye of its founders, Laurent and Paule Audureau.

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Sew before you unravel

The characters' costumes, saddlery equipment, and horse harnesses are created and made in the company's workshops. Laurent, Paule, and Fanny, along with ideas from all the company members, design new models, assemble fabrics and embroidery, leather and furs, and repair accessories.

Here, everything is hand-sewn for a charming result. Faithful to the codes of the period, the outfits are carefully crafted, comfortable, and flexible enough to allow the actors to perform stunts.

In their workshop overflowing with fabrics, spools, threads and unusual objects, one is quickly intoxicated by the smell of leather and remains amazed by the multitude of costumes that have been preserved since the first shows, more than 15 years ago.

A veritable Ali Baba's cave that testifies to the profusion of materials, decorations and varied tools that stimulates all their creativity.

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History, or nothing!

Imbued with poetry and fantasy, the equestrian shows nevertheless remain deeply rooted in the history of the city of Provins. A legitimacy they owe first and foremost to the ramparts – an authentic setting! – which were built from 1226 to 1236 at the request of Count Thibaud IV of Champagne himself.

The hero of the shows did indeed exist and left his mark on the city: the impressive 25-meter-high wall. The war machines (built by Renaud Beffeyte, a specialist in weaponry and the construction of antique weapons: Armédiéval), the period costumes, and the weapons also give the shows their full historical dimension.

The goal: to introduce the highly codified world of the Middle Ages in a humorous and educational way, to spark the curiosity of children and adults alike, and to inspire them to learn more about this captivating historical period. A different way to brush up on your history!

The team

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Laurent AUDUREAU

Laurent has been passionate about shows and equestrian arts since childhood. Having been in charge of equestrian activities at Puy du Fou for 20 years, he honed his skills and artistic sensibility by working alongside leading figures in the entertainment world. Seeking new adventures, Laurent and his wife, Paule, left their native Vendée region for Provins.

Inspired by the old stones of the city and its timeless atmosphere, they naturally decided to settle in Provins to practice their equestrian art and revive the era of knights.

"I practice a profession of passion, which I experience as a craft: from animal training to sewing and set design, everything is 'handmade,' and it is this love of a job well done that I wish to pass on to new generations."
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Laurent AUDUREAU

Laurent has been passionate about shows and equestrian arts since childhood. Having been in charge of equestrian activities at Puy du Fou for 20 years, he honed his skills and artistic sensibility by working alongside leading figures in the entertainment world. Seeking new adventures, Laurent and his wife, Paule, left their native Vendée region for Provins.

Inspired by the old stones of the city and its timeless atmosphere, they naturally decided to settle in Provins to practice their equestrian art and revive the era of knights.

"I practice a profession of passion, which I experience as a craft: from animal training to sewing and set design, everything is 'handmade,' and it is this love of a job well done that I wish to pass on to new generations."
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Paule AUDUREAU

Paule is in charge of the administrative and social aspects of the company, but, being a true jack-of-all-trades, she's also a costume designer, cook, and sometimes even an actress. Endowed with incredible energy, Paule is above all the "mother" of the group and carefully ensures the comfort and good cohesion of the team.

Together, they decided to create the Equestrio company to share their passion for equestrian shows with the general public. A challenge they take on every day with the collaboration of nearly fifteen artists from all over France.
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Paule AUDUREAU

Paule is in charge of the administrative and social aspects of the company, but, being a true jack-of-all-trades, she's also a costume designer, cook, and sometimes even an actress. Endowed with incredible energy, Paule is above all the "mother" of the group and carefully ensures the comfort and good cohesion of the team.

Together, they decided to create the Equestrio company to share their passion for equestrian shows with the general public. A challenge they take on every day with the collaboration of nearly fifteen artists from all over France.

Jules

Xavier

Fanny

Estelle

Josquin

Naya

Marion

Kylian

Charlotte

Mégane

Nathan

Solene

Solene

Bastien

Our horses

Passionate about horses and more particularly Iberian horses, our show stable consists of about fifteen horses.
Our magnificent Lusitanos and Pure Spanish Horses are pampered and trained by us to become exceptional horses that become wonderful friends and very good actors in our shows.
It takes a lot of time, love, tenderness, complicity and work to train these fabulous life companions.

Concerned about their well-being, our horses do not work every day and we place them in good families before retirement age to allow them to have a fulfilling life.

Azzaro

Athos

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Fidalgo

Thiago

Barac

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Orio

Our Animals

We don't just have horses; other adorable little furry creatures are joining us. Pampered and trained, they will melt your heart, take you on a journey, and make you laugh.

Our menagerie has been built up through encounters and a real desire to introduce our spectators to all kinds of animals.
Those that we find in our countryside like Lulu, our donkey with big ears, our geese (mischievous and temperamental) and our goats (loyal and greedy).
Some come from far away, like our magnificent Scottish Highland Cattle cows: Eglantine and Mirabelle (you always have to keep an eye on their impressive big horns, they sometimes forget them for a cuddle) or our very hairy Siberian camel, Hector.

Hector

Eglantine

Lulu

Stuart

The geese

Blanchette

Melusine

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