At the gates of Provins

Audio guided visit of a merchant and medieval crafts exhibition.This former merchant house from the 13th century was used as an indoor fair during the fairs of Champagne, and then as a warehouse for the tithe from the 14th century onwards. This monument has a sophisticated architecture with vaulted halls and capitals. Nowadays, it houses a lively exhibition thanks to the scenography with main crafts and merchants from the Middle Ages.

Take an immersive audio tour of Provins' iconic 12th-century keep!Located at the top of the rocky spur, the Tower protects the former county palace and dominates the Châtel and the Val. A true symbol of power for the counts of Champagne, this tower has many purposes: a watchtower, a prison, a bell tower... An immersive audio tour! The model, the pâté aux Anglais, the dungeons, the guards' room, the Governor's room, the wall walk, the roof structure, the lower room... young and old alike will be transported back through the centuries by the captivating tales of the two narrators! At the top of the Tower, you could have a overview of the city ! How does it work? It's so easy to use, all you have to do is scan the QR Code and let yourself be guided! The 10 commentaries will be triggered automatically by wifi sensors. Total duration: 25 min. Our advice: - Don't hesitate to download the application before you come. - To make your visit as comfortable as possible, don't forget your headphones. Pay-per-use headphones will be available at the reception desk.

The Museum, located in the Roman a house in the higher part of Provins is home to archaeological and historical collections as well as works of art that come essentially from the town and the region.Next to a fine collection of sculptures from the medieval and Renaissance periods and sculptured architectonic elements that come from old buildings in the town, a wide variety of collections present an extensive number of local prehistoric to present day ceramics (functional or decorative pottery; medieval tiling; ridge tiling from the 17th and to 19th-centuries). Paintings, drawings and engravings showing Provins in the romantic period, coins, medals locks and keys, weapons and surprising bronze waterspouts (17th century) make up the collection.

Poetry and magic setting…With an extraordinary view of the monuments, you will find this quiet and charming rose garden, listed "Remarkable Garden". In a bucolic atmosphere, you will learn about the story of this emblematic flower, its colors, shapes, scents, and its virtues. You will know everything there is about ancient roses - Rosa Gallica (roses of Provins), Rosa Damascena, Rosa Alba, Rosa Centifolia, hybrid tea roses - and modern roses which flower until autumn. Presentation in preview of last creations of roses and garden of “simples” will introduce you to various medieval plants. Tearoom with terrace, sale of rose bushes and rose specialities, shop, exhibition room and music concerts. Tourism and Handicap label. During the period of hot weather, you can have a walk in this cool garden, bordered by streams; enjoy the cosy atmosphere around the fireplace from the arrival of the cold weather.