To the ramparts of Provins

Carefully cross the D55 and continue opposite until Rouilly. On your right, a lovely view of the Tour César tower and the Saint-Quiriace collegiate church of Provins. Before reaching Rouillot, take the first path on your left and continue on until the country lane. Turn left onto the narrow road, then take the first right path and again the first right path (that’s two right turns!). Continue on and take the wide grassy path on your left, then the first path again on your left. At the end, turn left. When you reach the narrow road, turn left. Take the path on the right that climbs past the white hangar. Continue along this path that now goes down, offering a splendid view of upper Provins. At the bottom, turn left in front of the wall. Take the stony path opposite, that climbs down to the Provins walls. At the bottom, take the right-hand road and then immediately turn left onto the white chalky path between the chains. Opt for the second bridge to cross the Fausse River and scale the Provins ramparts! At the time, Provins boasted one of the most impressive fortified walls in all of France, with 5 km of medieval ramparts. It was Count Thibaut IV of Champagne who, from 1226 to 1236, ordered the construction of this impressive wall rising over 25 metres. The count’s ambitious project was meant to protect not only the townspeople, but also welcome the many merchants who frequented the town’s famous “Champagne Fairs”!