Monuments

This ancient fair-town and former capital of the Counts of Champagne is an exceptional showcase for civil, religious and military architecture. Sheltered behind its fortified walls, Provins invites you on a journey to Mediaeval times.

Tour César

Each year the mediaeval town of Provins invites you on an unforgettable journey. Take a good look around you, for this is no dream! Here you are in the heart of Mediaeval times. What a wonderful period of history, with knights in armour, craftsmen, fortified walls (Les remparts), timbered houses, churches and underground galleries (Les souterrains). So much to see, so much to discover. 

Today Provins still boasts 58 monuments that are listed or registered on the inventory of France's Historical Monuments, inscribed on the world heritagelist of Unesco as an Urban ensemble.

Among the different sites to be found are: Caesar's Tower (Tour César), Saint Ayoul Church, Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church and the Tithe Barn (La Grange aux Dîmes).

Provins also offers you: a museum, a magnificent collection of ancient manuscripts (Fonds Anciens) that includes some splendidly rich illuminated texts, the Franciscan Convent, rose-petal speciality products, mosaic floor-tiles, shows and entertainments and a number of traditional events and festivals.



A lot of places in the Proving district are well worth a visit: country life, religious sites, local produce and museums.


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