Things to do in Provins: the must-see sights

Guide · Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France · 6 places to discover

A UNESCO-listed former town of the Champagne fairs, Provins has preserved its medieval upper town intact, ringed by ramparts and dominated by the Tour César.

Looking for things to do in Provins, places to visit near Provins or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Provins

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Tour César of Provins Must-see

Twelfth-century keep offering a panorama over the upper town and the surrounding Brie countryside.

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Ramparts of Provins Must-see

Near-intact medieval fortifications encircling the upper town, a UNESCO World Heritage listing.

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Grange aux Dîmes of Provins

Vaulted medieval trading hall, a witness to the prosperity of the Champagne fairs.

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Underground Passages of Provins

Network of medieval cellars and galleries dug beneath the upper town, open to visitors.

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Saint-Quiriace Collegiate Church

Vast collegiate church with a 17th-century dome overlooking the UNESCO-listed medieval upper town.

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Rose Garden of Provins

Garden dedicated to the Provins rose, grown since the return of the crusades, at the foot of the ramparts.

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