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
The Provins 2024 Medieval Christmas Market, crafts and entertainment in a timeless atmosphere
The Provins Medieval Christmas Market returns for its 13ᵉ edition on December 14 and 15, 2024. Located in the medieval town of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this free, open-access event immerses us in a fairytale atmosphere, with demonstrations of traditional crafts and immersive entertainment. [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]
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]
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]
Christmas 2004 at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a magical experience with an ice rink - our photos
Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday, November 16, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025. Within the Château, the magic of Christmas bewitches us through a scenography based on fairy tales, but also through various immersive experiences, with, as a bonus, a brand-new ice rink! [Read more]
Spicy, the barge to spend the night on the Seine, near Meaux (77)
Along the Seine, near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, come aboard the Spicy barge, an unusual accommodation for an intimate adventure on the water. [Read more]
Get in on the action with Koezio Sénart: the future of entertainment
Sponsored - Whether you're a fan of puzzles and Escape Games or a technology and virtual reality enthusiast, you'll be amazed by Koezio Sénart's gigantic playground. [Read more]
The Musée de la Grande Guerre recreates an 800 m² open-air educational trench!
Strolling through an 800m2 trench is now possible in Ile de France, at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. The tour will give visitors a better understanding of this emblematic element of the First World War: the complex system of trenches! [Read more]
Christmas 2024 at Disneyland Paris: Disney's Enchanted Christmas, the program
Disneyland Paris celebrates Christmas! The theme park is offering its traditional winter season full of magic and novelties, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 9, 2024 to January 6, 2025. Without further ado, the program! [Read more]
Hiver gourmand 2024: gourmet chalets return to Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris invites you to discover its gourmet chalets with plenty of beautiful winter flavors to enjoy within the Walt Disney Studios from November 9, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Zero Latency VR: a virtual reality brand offering a wide range of experiences in Dammarie-lès-Lys (77)
Zero Latency VR is waiting for you to discover its virtual reality center, at La Cartonnerie in Dammarie-les-Lys, right now. A brand offering a varied, no-holds-barred virtual reality experience, ideal for outings with friends or family! [Read more]
Les Impériales de Fontainebleau: rock opera, ball, plunge into the Ier Empire era
On the weekend of November 16 and 17, 2024, Les Impériales de Fontainebleau invites you to discover Napoleon's First Empire era as if you were there, through lectures, a rock opera, a ball and a family exhibition! [Read more]
Unusual: the PanoraMagique balloon at Disney Village, a hot-air balloon for a magical view
Did you know that you could fly over Disneyland Paris and enjoy a unique view of the park and its village? The PanoraMagique balloon, the largest tethered balloon in the world, offers an unusual experience, so why not take to the skies? [Read more]
The Westfield Carré Sénart children's nursery, for a relaxed shopping session
Too long for the youngest, too short for the oldest, the weekend shopping session can be a real headache for the whole family. That's why some shopping centers offer a child-minding service: such is the case at Westfield Carré Sénart, in the Seine-et-Marne department. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts November 17, 2024
Location
Medieval town of Provins
4 Chemin de Villecran
77160 Provins
