| Page Views: 594 Last Visit to Provins: April, 2007 | Provins by Martinewezel - last update: Apr 20, 2007 |
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. |
|  | 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! |
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breughel Fri Feb 6, 2009 14:09 UTC
Dag Martine, I saw you agreed with me on Belgian drivers! I have to put Provins on my travel program for France. | Nemorino Tue May 20, 2008 22:12 UTC
Very impressive! I like the looks of the medieval ramparts and the underground galleries. | ranger49 Thu Aug 30, 2007 06:33 UTC
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 |
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