The area around Provins offers a large choice of superb sites that should not be missed on any account.

If you are a fan of goat's-milk cheese, the Favreau Brothers' goat farm and cheese laboratory in the village of Les Marêts will be happy to welcome you;
 
 
No lover of France's rural heritage should miss the impressive 19th century apple press at Beton-Bazoches;

At the Colombier farm, you can see reminders of all the various stages of early mechanised work in the fields thanks to a collection of 19th century farm machinery; 




Ostriches, rheas and emus await your visit to discover how these exotic birds are bred and reared at the Villiers-St-Georges Ostrich Farm;

Each year, the village of Cerneux presents a son et lumière show as part of a cycle entitled "Les champs de la terre" that revives memories of former times in the Briard district. In this season's offering, Adrien's Pathways (Les Chemins d'Adrien), a peasant by the name of Adrien tells the tale of his existence. The show's 30 scenes recall 70 years of country life in the late 19th century. The show is staged on Friday 22th, Saturday 23th and Sunday 24th August 2003 at 9.30 p.m.
or further information or to book seats, please phone 01 64 01 99 05 Cerneux village is by the N4 main highway, on the road to Sézanne.


Courtacon village , the wide range of local products and specialities for sale at Carreline Farm will make your mouth water;


Near Cucharmoy, Plessis aux Tournelles village washhouse dates from the late 19th century. This washhouse is equipped with a special wood-made mechanical system that allowed the washerwomen to adapt their working position to the height of the stream;

An old French Rail locomotive shed in the town of Longueville houses the AJECTA steam railway museum. This old depot, now a listed Historic Monument, contains ten old steam locomotives and a number of antique railway carriages, www.ajecta.org

 
Come out into the countryside to discover Lourps Village Chapel with its magnificent 13th, 15th and 17th century fresco wall paintings;



The perfectly vaulted naves, magnificent apse and fine sculptures of the Gothic Church of Beton-Bazoches are well worth a special visit;


If your journey takes you to Saint-Loup-de-Naud don't miss the chance to admire the village church and its wonderfully preserved pillar-statue portal , a masterpiece of early Gothic art reminiscent of Chartres;


Charming St Hubert's Church in Les Marêts is a peculiar 16th century building in brick, stonework and plaster. The style of timbering, inspired by the King's architect, Philibert Delorme, means that there is no need of crossbeams to support the rotunda.

Quickly reserve your place with "The Etoile de Montceaux" to attend an unforgettable dinner show of Variety with dancers come especially from the largest Parisian Cabarets. 
www.letoiledemontceaux.com

Please get in touch with the Provins Tourist Office If you want more information about any of these sites. You can contact us by phoning 01 64 60 26 26. Alternatively, you can send an e-mail with your request for information of documentation to  info@provins.net