Provins: history and sights
Served by: Transilien P.
Did you know?
Serves Provins, the former capital of the Counts of Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001 for its exceptional medieval heritage.
Anecdote
In the 12th and 13th centuries, the town hosted the famous Champagne fairs and minted its own currency, the denier provinois, recognised across medieval Europe.
Around Provins
- Remparts et Tour César, 800 m away — 13th-century fortifications over a kilometre long, dominated by the Tour César, a 12th-century keep with views over the Brie countryside.
- Grange aux Dîmes, 1000 m away — A former 13th-century merchant's house, recreating the atmosphere of the Champagne fairs.