The Giants of the Sky, Tourist attraction in Chauvigny, France
The Giants of the Sky is a bird-of-prey show held in the open-air amphitheater of the Bishops' Castle in Chauvigny, France. Aviaries and enclosures surround the stands, and the birds fly freely over the audience during the performance.
The venue of the show, the Bishops' Castle, is a medieval structure that has shaped Chauvigny for many centuries. The site was later used for cultural events, and the bird show became one of the main activities to take root there.
The show takes place inside the walls of a medieval castle, which gives the whole experience a particular setting. The trainers communicate with each bird through individual signals and gestures, showing how close the bond between human and animal can be.
The show is held outdoors, so it is worth bringing weather-appropriate clothing and checking in advance whether it runs on rainy days. Seating on the stands is limited, so arriving early is a good way to secure a good spot.
The team cares for around 220 birds in total, but only about half of them take part in the show. The rest live in a colony on the site, which also serves as a shelter for threatened species, in partnership with around 20 sites across France.
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