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Favorite thing: I know toilets are everywhere but wanted to put this photo up as this style is dying out. I call them "squatty potties" as there is no seat. Fifteen years ago we encountered this kind very frequently but they seem to be dying out in most of Western Europe. This one was in a cafe where we stopped for coffee just after we arrived in Provins. You can figure out for yourself how to use it.
Written Feb 13, 2008
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Favorite thing: Walking the whole city of Provins is fairly easy. However, you should be aware that, as there are the Ville Basse and the Ville Haute, there are some hills to climb. If you have problems walking up inclines, take it slow and easy. They are not very high but can be steep in places.
Written Feb 13, 2008
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Favorite thing: This pass includes the entrance to Caesar's Tower, the Tithe Barn, the Underground Galleries and the Museum.
It is valid during one year. Strange, while one day is ample to discover the whole Medieval town.
Discounts and special offers are available in shops and restaurants when showing this pass.
Updated Jul 14, 2007
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Favorite thing: It would probably be better to arm yourself with a map before arriving in Provins as the train station at one end of the town and the tourist office - right at the other end!! Otherwise, pop into any of the monuments or museums and ask politely for a map.
Unless you're driving to Provins, you don't really have to go to the tourist office. By the time you walk from the train station, you would have seen most of the attractions anyway :)
Updated Apr 11, 2004
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Favorite thing: I prepared our trip with this fantastic website.
Perhaps you might like a little study about the history of the town and the must sees before leaving?
Klick here
Updated Feb 9, 2012
Fondest memory: It was very funny!
If it is for the first time take care that nobody is in the bushes behind.
Written Nov 13, 2006
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1 Review and 68 Opinions Very Basic but Friendly staff. It's a good 15 minutes walk though from the medieval town centre.
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It was very funny!If it is for the first time take care that nobody is in the bushes behind.
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Q: I'm planning to make a day trip from Paris to Provins with my husband and little boy (below 2 years) via train in June. From...
A: Why not consult googlemaps? According to the map the walkding distance between the train station and the tourist office is slightly more than 2 kilometres. But you do not...
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Provins was a major European trade center in the 12th and 13th centuries. At the “Champagne fairs, “ merchants from across the continent would offer a variety of goods. Today, Provins retains much of...
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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,......
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A couple of years ago I picked up Annabel Simms' book, An Hour From Paris. It suggests about 20 destinations within an hour of Paris so we decided to give Provins a try and found it wonderful....
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Located 80 km southeast of Paris, I came to this town by chance. This was not where I intended to go at first, but my trip to Provins had proved to be one of my most memorable. Provins became part of...
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A romantic medieval village near Paris
The town's influence was at its highest point during the 12th and 13th centuries, the time of the celebrated Champagne Fairs. Famed for its troubadours, safe behind its fortified walls, Provins was a...
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