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Church Ste.-Croix Is in the Lower Town
hquittner Says: Like many others this church was built to house a fragment of the True Cross brought back by Thibaut IV on his Crusade adventure. It is amazing how many were taken by the Near Eastern salesmen even then. Luckily he also introduced rose plants to Europe while he continued to...
Crêperie "Chez Mamie": Lovely, but...
Martinewezel Says: This restauarant was definitely not a very good idea, however a lovely location on the plaza. We ordered salty crêpes with bacon and salad. The plates and the cutlery were not clean and the food was a bit slimy. It was just edible. Perhaps the cook had a bad day? The service...
rexvaughan Says: Provins is an easy and enjoyable day trip from Paris via Gare de L'est. The journey takes about an hour and 20 minutes. In October of 2007 we paid just under E 20 each for a round trip. There are multiple train times so scheduling is easy. Just remember in Provins to check...
Librairie Delvaux: A medieval library in a vaulted cave
carolerica Says: This library specialised in the Middle Age is set in a stunning vaulted cave, one of the most beautiful of the upper city.You must stop in this little shop, just for the setting! If, like me, you are passionate about midieval time, than you will find hundreds of books on...
rexvaughan Says: Provins has two rivers but you might not know it from looking at them as they both appear to be small streams. One is La Fausse Riviere (the false river) which follows the line of the old city walls around the old lower town. The other runs through the lower town and is very...
rexvaughan Says: 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...
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I m sorry i dont remember the name of this resaturant, but may be the pic will help youwhat i can say that they were very kind, quick to serve usit was so...
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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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