Credits: Luc Détours
Caption: Ville de Provins - Ramparts
Credits: Film Paris Region - Luc Detours
Caption: Ville de Provins - la Tour César
Credits: Film Paris Region - Luc Detours
Caption: Ville de Provins - Tour César
Credits: Film Paris Region - Luc Detours
Caption: Ville de Provins - Jardin Garnier
Credits: Film Paris Region - Luc Detours
Caption: Ville de Provins - Lavoirs
Location type
Categories
Environment
City
General presentation
The city of Provins is the sub-prefecture of the department of Seine-et-Marne.
It is mainly composed of a medieval city with an upper town "Le Châtel" and a lower town "Le Val".
Location Condition Type
Well maintained
Location History
The city of Provins is registered since December 13, 2001 on the list of the world heritage of UNESCO.
In the Middle Ages, it was the ancient capital of the Counts of Champagne and one of the most prosperous cities thanks to the famous fairs. Fortifications, churches, convents, patrician houses and picturesque streets are all preserved testimonies of this wealth.
In the Middle Ages, it was the ancient capital of the Counts of Champagne and one of the most prosperous cities thanks to the famous fairs. Fortifications, churches, convents, patrician houses and picturesque streets are all preserved testimonies of this wealth.
Construction period
XIth Century,
XIIth Century,
XIIIth Century
Dominant style
Medieval
Remarkable architectural elements
Basement,
Circulation space,
Gallery (architecture),
Stained-glass windows,
Stairs,
Tower
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