In the Seine-et-Marne département, just an hour's drive from the center of Paris or an hour's ride on the Transilien (line P, terminus Provins, from Gare de l'Est) brings you to the Provinois, a little-known region rich in cultural and sporting discoveries...
From the Provinois, we know Provins, which gives its name to the surrounding area. A fortified medieval town in excellent condition, this is the place to spend an afternoon, a day or even a weekend immersed in French medieval traditions.
Relatively well served by the Transilien line P (from Paris Gare de l'Est), the Provinois region is also home to many other wonderful discoveries. Among the nuggets to be found in this region of Seine-et-Marne is the Longueville railroad museum, with its life-size locomotives and historic carriages in a rotunda unique in the Paris region. Families will love the Jumping Forest tree-climbing park and the local educational farms . If you're a hiking enthusiast, good news! The region also boasts some very fine walks.
Beautiful churches, medieval treasures and bucolic walks: let's go for a day or a weekend in the Provinois!
In Provins
Heritage Days 2024: the program at the Provins archaeological excavation site (77)
During the Heritage Days on September 21 and 22, 2024, discover the archaeological excavation site in Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne département. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 in Provins (77): tours and events in a medieval city
During the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, what would you say to an immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages? In Seine-et-Marne, the town of Provins and its medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unveils its program of visits and events for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Les Aigles des Remparts de Provins, the falconry show in the medieval city of Provins
The falconry show, Les aigles des remparts, returns to the ramparts of Provins. Discover splendid birds of prey in total harmony with horses. [Read more]
Tournoi de Chevalets: free artistic competition in the medieval town of Provins
The medieval city of Provins invites you to take part in the "Tournoi de chevalets" on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Free and open to all amateur artists, this competition invites you to reveal your creativity! [Read more]
La ferme de la Mercy: camping, animal discovery and local produce in Chenoise (77)
Near Chenoise, in the Seine-et-Marne département, Ferme de la Mercy is a small family business run by Jean-Claude and Sylvie Cackaert. [Read more]
Jumping Forest, the fun tree-climbing course in the forest near Provins (77)
Not far from Provins, in Chenoise, don your harness and get ready for a tree-climbing session on the Jumping Forest courses. [Read more]
La Légende des Chevaliers, the medieval equestrian show not to be missed in Provins
La Légende des Chevaliers is one of two shows offered by the town of Provins to immerse you in the Middle Ages, combining equestrian art, history and the magic of the ramparts. Something for the whole family! [Read more]
The Saint-Hilliers educational farm, for a family outing near Provins
Less than ten kilometers from the medieval town of Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, in the hamlet of Savigny, in Saint-Hilliers, there's an educational farm where many furry and feathered residents live. It's the perfect opportunity to discover them on a day out with the kids! [Read more]
Provins, Île-de-France's largest medieval city, with many treasures to discover
In Seine-et-Marne, just a few kilometers from the capital, lies the medieval town of Provins, a testimony to its trading past and lively fairs. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town straight out of the Middle Ages is brimming with historical treasures, from the Tour César to its rose-based culinary specialties, not to mention its imposing ramparts! [Read more]
Around Provins
Vélorail: discover Seine-et-Marne and Essonne on the railroads
If you're looking for an unusual way to explore the region while getting in a bit of exercise, why not try velorail? This fun activity, which involves pedaling along railroad tracks with family or friends, is available in Seine-et-Marne and Essonne. [Read more]
The living railway museum, a meeting place for train enthusiasts in Longueville (77)
Just a few kilometers from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne département, you'll find the Living Railway Museum in the small town of Longueville. It's a must-see for young and old alike, for lovers of trains and locomotives. [Read more]
Your summer shopping spree in Val d'Europe!
Sponsored - As summer draws to a close, it's time to relax, visit, sunbathe and, of course, shop! [Read more]
Combattre loin de chez soi exhibition - The French colonial empire in the Great War
Sponsored - Follow in the footsteps of the 600,000 men from Black Africa, the West Indies, Oceania, Asia and North Africa who came to fight far from home on the various fronts of the war in Europe in a major exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. From April 4 to December 30, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at the Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale in Melun (77)
The Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale is taking part in the European Heritage Days 2024, offering a fun and artistic program for families on September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: discover Brie-Comte-Robert and its historic monuments (77)
The Journées du Patrimoine are the perfect opportunity to discover and rediscover Brie-Comte-Robert's cultural treasures. Here's what to see on September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: discover the jewels of Avon (77)
On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) will be held once again, with a host of events and visits planned, particularly in Avon, Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: cultural Olympiad and show at Château de Blandy-les-Tours (77)
The Château de Blandy les Tours comes to life for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024! Come and discover this Seine-et-Marne fortified castle on September 21 and 22, and get ready for some zany, family-friendly entertainment. [Read more]
Unusual: water ski lift and inflatable playground on the water at My little wake park (77)
In Boissise-le-Roi (77), My little wake park offers an introduction to water-skiing, free practice sessions and an inflatable course where you can have fun all day long in fine weather. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: an unusual visit to the Villenoy conical air-raid shelter (77)
Do you know the conical air-raid shelter at Villenoy? Don't miss the 2024 edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) to discover this unique monument located in Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
The Melun Wellness Festival: diving into the world of well-being (77)
Come and meet some sixty exhibitors on the theme of well-being, in the heart of Melun, between workshops, conferences and discoveries of wellness players, on September 28 and 29, 2024. [Read more]
The bookshop café in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77): a waterside stall for browsing and relaxing
Along the banks of the Grand Morin - the river that runs through the pretty village of Crécy-la-Chapelle - a small blue-painted stall invites you to enjoy a coffee while browsing in the bookshop: it's the Crécy-la-Chapelle (77) bookshop. [Read more]
Halloween 2024 at Disneyland Paris: dates, night show and program of festivities
Disneyland Paris celebrates Halloween! The park has announced on its social networks that the Disney Halloween Festival will return from October 1 to November 3, 2024. Pumpkins and villains, as well as a few surprises on the night show await you in autumn for the best scares of your life... And we've also announced the program of festivities! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts September 8, 2024
Location
Medieval town of Provins
4 Chemin de Villecran
77160 Provins
