Provins
Sign in to saveProvins () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and importance throughout the Middle Ages as an economic center and a host of annual trading fairs, Provins became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
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Provins is a town in north-central France known for its well-preserved medieval buildings and its historical role as an important marketplace during the Middle Ages. The town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 because of its cultural and historical significance.
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Place details
- Locality
- Provins
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Country
- France
- Population
- 12,685
- Timezone
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- Roman era
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Provins () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and importance throughout the Middle Ages as an economic center and a host of annual trading fairs, Provins became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
==Administration== With 11,632 inhabitants (2023), Provins is not the largest town in the arrondissement of Provins, but it is the seat (sous-préfecture). Provins is also the seat of the canton of Provins.