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Provins Travel Guide: 77 reviews and 207 photos

Back to the Middle Ages, 80 km South East of Paris

In the Middle Ages, Provins was located on the crossroad of the European trade roads. The town became famous during the 12th and the 13th century , thanks to the famous fairs of Champagne.

Today, the inhabitants of this little town are still very proud of their history. They show this by wearing Medieval clothes in their shop, restaurant, in the museums...

To me, the fortified walls around the town are breathtakingly impressive. It's like walking back into time.

Porte de Jouy, Provins

In 2001, Provins has been classified as World Heritage by the UNESCO.
This place is very famous with the French, and we saw very few foreign tourists.

A place to discover!

Pros and Cons

Pros:A day trip from Paris
Cons:NONE!
In a nutshell:A little gem close to Paris

Last visit to Provins: Apr 2007
Intro Updated Mar 10, 2011
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Reviews (13)

Church St-Quiriace Things to Do (8)

We jumped in for a look. The area is very quiet. more travel advice

Quiet hotel outside Provins Hotels (1)

We didn't find any vacancy in town, so we had to hide up to Nogent-sur-Seine, some 15 km East from Provins. The 3 ***... more travel advice

Lovely, but... Restaurants (1)

This restauarant was definitely not a very good idea, however a lovely location on the plaza. We ordered salty crêpes... more travel advice

Place du Châtel Things to Do (8)

Little plaza with restaurants, cafés, terraces and shops. Nothing special to see, just cosy. Quite busy at noon.... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Cars allowed

Favorites (2)
See All Good website

Comments (7)

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calcaf38 Feb 22, 2011 at 6:01 PM

Merci d'avoir apprécié ma page sur le Mississippi, et pour cet aperçu de Provins, un endroit dont je n'avais pas une image bien précise.
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Herkbert Sep 3, 2010 at 9:21 PM

Very interesting page. We will have to consider a day trip to Provins when we next visit Paris.
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Maurizioago Aug 21, 2010 at 1:43 AM

I will certainly visit Provins if I can make it to Paris next year. Ciao!
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Mikebb Sep 2, 2009 at 1:08 AM

Nice page Martine, and only 90km from Paris. Hopefully we may return to Paris and a day trip to Provins would be enjoyable.
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breughel Feb 6, 2009 at 6:09 AM

Dag Martine, I saw you agreed with me on Belgian drivers! I have to put Provins on my travel program for France.
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Nemorino May 20, 2008 at 3:12 PM

Very impressive! I like the looks of the medieval ramparts and the underground galleries.
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ranger49 Aug 29, 2007 at 11:33 PM

Martine -what a great Forum reply "around Paris" thanks for leading me - and others - to Provins! I'll make sure it goes on my route next time! Barbara