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Provins
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.
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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
Travel guide
Understand
Provins has been synonymous with roses for centuries. In medieval times, Provins was the central town for fairs where merchants from around the world would sell their wares.
Get in
Getting there is very easy from Paris.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- Administration
- History
- Roman era
- Medieval era
- Modern era
- Population
- Sights
- Economy
- Education
- Notable people
- Twin towns
- See also
- References
- External links
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.
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