Provins, Medieval UNESCO heritage site in Seine-et-Marne, France
The fortified town features 12th-century defensive walls, towers, and a network of underground passages spanning across the historic center.
During the Middle Ages, Provins gained prominence as a major commercial hub, hosting international trade fairs and minting its own currency called denier provinois.
The Saint Quiriace Collegiate Church, with its distinctive dome added in the 17th century, holds regular religious ceremonies and cultural exhibitions.
The Provins railway station provides direct connections to Paris, making it accessible for visitors to explore the medieval architecture and local markets.
The town maintains extensive rose cultivation traditions, producing specialty foods including rose petal jam and Provinois rose honey.
Location: Seine-et-Marne
Location: arrondissement of Provins
Elevation above the sea: 133 m
Shares border with: Rouilly, Chalautre-la-Petite, Mortery, Poigny, Saint-Brice, Sourdun, Vulaines-lès-Provins
Phone: +33164603838
Email: info@mairie-provins.fr
Website: https://mairie-provins.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.55889,3.29944
Latest update: August 1, 2025 19:47
French medieval locations feature architecture from the 11th to 15th centuries. Fortified walls, castles, churches and stone-paved streets define the historical urban structure. Residents maintain traditional crafts, regional cuisine and local customs. Many of these UNESCO heritage sites document important periods of French history.
César Tower
750 m
Saint Cyriacus Collegiate
618 m
Saint Ayoul Church
344 m
City walls of Provins
1.5 km
Hostellerie de la Croix d'Or
320 m
Labyrinthe
762 m
Grange aux dîmes
1 km
Convent of the Cordelieres
1 km
Église Sainte-Croix
256 m
Rosaleda de Provins
696 m
Maison romane
716 m
Château de la Reine Blanche
935 m
Maison des Trois Pignons
975 m
Hôtel de Vauluisant
335 m
Tour Notre-Dame-du-Val
338 m
Palais des comtes de Champagne
583 m
Hôtel-Dieu
400 m
Demeure des Vieux Bains
407 m
Église Saint-Thibault de Provins
885 m
Caveau du Saint-Esprit
1.3 km
Maison des Petits Plaids
966 m
Ville-haute
675 m
Maison de Saint-Thibault
785 m
Madeleine's farm
1.3 km
Chapelle comtale de Provins
504 m
Building of the Savings Bank of Provins
244 m
Hôtel of la Coquille
904 m
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