Province

(Last Update: 11.09.2024) We won't be able to finish with visiting Paris and its surroundings; I don't want it to end anyway, but I will continue to introduce it and share what I have learned. In this article, we will talk about a very special place near Paris. historic medieval town of ProvinsWe will get to know each other together.

Approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Paris Located in Provins, Ile-de-France Because it is located within the borders 5. areasIt is located in and you can come here with a 5th zone ticket, by commuter train you reach. Weekly Daily/Weekly/Monthly Navigo your card is valid in this region, so without paying extra money East Railway Stationshield from P-line that is, by P line train, approximately one and a half hours You can reach it in a short time.

There are no trains very often a From SNCF's link at the end of the article train times I recommend you to look. Although the road seems far away, the train goes very fast as it does not stop at every station. You get off at the last station, Provins.

In fact, it is possible to visit the historical and touristic places of the town on foot, but we took the bus from right across the station. tourist line We got on the minibus and quickly reached the top, where the historical walls are located. It's been a long time since you've been gone, I think that minibus doesn't exist anymore; You can also go up by normal public bus, but I am not sure how up-to-date this information is; If any of you have tried it, I would be happy if you write it in the comments.

The minibus driven by an old lady (at least that's how it was when we got in) took us on a short city tour, then climbed up and stopped at one of the main gates of the historical walls. We walked around a little more and got off at the last stop, where you see the photo above.

If you turn left in this square and walk straight, you will see one of the most special buildings you should see in Provins. Tour César – Caesar's TowerYou reach . Here XII. An old donjon from the 19th century; Maybe into Turkish major zodiac sign It can be translated as bell tower. There are a few more museums I recommend you visit here. five Pass Provins, a day pass that covers the museum and provides discounts on other activities You better take it. You can get up-to-date information about ticket prices from the link at the end of the article.

Climbing the tower is very enjoyable. Pierrefonds CastleI got a similar medieval taste in , but Tour César is of course smaller, but at least it's more humane. As you climb up, you get a childish pleasure and the stairs get really narrow towards the top. Sacré CoeurBelieve me, it was wider even when I was climbing into the dome of . Here, it seemed to me that people over a certain weight could not go up...

There is a magnificent view at the top. The historical city center is located in a very wide area, with a few modern buildings and large fields behind it. Of course, the landscape will change depending on which season you go. My suggestion to you is that the period from the beginning of April to the end of October is better.. Maybe Noel It must be a colorful and lively place at times, I don't know. Let it not rain :)

Caesar's TowerWhen you reach the top of the hill, you reach the section where the bells are located and you feel as if you have entered a secret place. After all, this place also served as a bell tower. Covered with pigeon droppings Believe me, the wooden construction and bells give a very interesting photo. Although you are not at a very high place, it is a great pleasure to have climbed this far. Watch the view from above and see the town in the middle ages Paris and Rouenafter When it was the third largest city in France Thinking is also a different feeling.

Your next stop from here may be the church you see from the top of the tower: Collégiale Saint Quiriace. Although in France You may be feeling sick from visiting churches. But I especially like visiting churches in such small places. They become more realistic, more involved in a life. What makes this church different is that the interior is very bright, especially in daylight. Another importance of this church is Jeanne D'ArcIt was that he attended a ritual here. I don't know if it matters to you...

Between this church and Tour César Provins MuseumI recommend you not to skip it. I think you get Pass Provins after all. That's why it would be useful to spend at least half an hour for this museum. I think it should be visited not only for the things exhibited inside, but also to see the building itself.

Provins Museum – Musée Provins XII. century It is located inside a building. It is a great pleasure to walk around the rooms of the building, which consists of two floors, an attic and a basement, and even going up and down the stairs. In the museum, from ancient times to the 19th century. Objects that reflect the history of the city up to the 11th century are exhibited.

The most impressive floor of the museum may be the attic, whose photo you see above, but what surprised me the most was the barrel-like cabin whose photo you see below. I couldn't believe my eyes when I read what was written on the board next to him. I guess my French is not good enough I hesitated, but I read it correctly: These cabins stood on the garden wall of the hospital in the city in the 19th century, and mothers who had just given birth and could not care for their children would leave their babies in this cabin.; The nuns were also taking in the children and raising them! A total of 1258 babies were left in this cabinet at that time....

After completing our museum tour, we continue to wander around the streets randomly, get lost a little more, and lose ourselves in these beauties. It's a small place after all. Historical castle section on a hill The Châtel, and the old city section below Val there is. Although going up and down the ramp is a bit unpleasant, perhaps this is what gives this place its beauty.

Seeing that there is not a single thing around that would spoil the aesthetics makes one say "I am in France". In the past, I used to go to other cities of France to see these beauties, but I realized that there are plenty of historical village-like towns around Paris. Without going too far from Paris, one can get an idea of ​​what life is like in small and historical towns. You love every place you visit and want to own a house, but there are so many “beautiful places” in France that even if you had unlimited money, you would be confused which one of those houses you would buy and which one you would live in :)

The third museum you will visit while going down the peaceful slope from the ramp on the left. Les Sousterrains Yani to the underground corridors you reach. Regardless of which museum you first purchased your Provins Pass from, after paying the money, you need to specify the time you will visit and make a reservation. That's how you join the group.

We made a reservation for 14:00 at the place where we first bought the ticket, as we could not fully resolve the issue, but when we finished our work at 12:50 and went to the door of this place, we managed to move our appointment one hour forward :) Yes, Les Sousterrains can be visited by appointment and with groups, and as far as I understand, one every hour. They take groups. Unfortunately tour in french But the guide girl explains it in such wonderful French that you feel like you can understand everything even if you don't know French :)

Here an old quarry And for centuries, the city's underside was excavated in the form of corridors. In fact, it covers a much larger area, but only a certain part of it is visited. The inside has been wrong all year round - if I remember - 12 degrees. That's why you should take into account that you may get cold with thin clothes, because I froze :) Also, it touched me a lot to learn that the average lifespan of those working here at that time was twenty-five years. Life is not fair at all...

Enter through the main door Wander the corridors with a guided tour You exit through a door on the opposite side and then go down to the left and in a sense, you reach the city center. Maybe now yemek It's time, you can eat at a place you like. We L'appart We ate at a place called, just downstairs on the right. It was very nice and delicious. Only in such small towns and even many cities You need to pay attention to food service hoursYou may be hungry for lunch after 14:30. See: What will happen to you in cafes and restaurants in Paris? : )

After dinner, you can continue the small city tour. It is possible to continue your tour by going in and out of random streets and making small discoveries. At some point, I will suggest you head towards the north of the town. Here La Rosaraie de Provins There is a rose garden called. Already This place is also famous for its rose jams.. Maybe you would like to visit the inside, but there is an entrance fee. You can find current prices and information in the relevant link at the end of the article.

If you walk a little further from the rose garden, you will see a small but long canal and trees lined up on both sides of that canal. From here I recommend you turn left and walk and after a while the road will end and you will climb a very steep hill next to a small city wall. This is the door you will reach Gate of Jouie – La Porte de Jouy it will be.

Before you go out the door, I would suggest you to climb the walls, go down the stairs and take a walk on the walls, even if it is short. While wandering around these walls, Byzantine soldiers would appear from every corner at any moment.I'm Kara MuratIt sounds like you're about to shout 🙂

If you walk through this door, you will reach the square where the minibus first left you. Therefore, you can choose to exit the door and walk to the left and walk around the walls. When you go to the very corner, you catch the angle that is the cover photo of this article and The historical city, which is surrounded by walls, You get a better understanding of what the old castle section is like. When you are inside the castle, you do not feel that you are surrounded by walls at all.

outside the walls fields It is possible to encounter green, yellow or flowery landscapes depending on the season. When we went to visit this place July 2017 It was the middle of the day and the combine harvesters were harvesting the crops in the field. I can't forget the running of a giant rabbit. And the cemetery at the corner of the walls in Paris Père Lachaise It was interesting, though not as much.

When we continue straight from the cemetery, you reach the first of the castle gates, that is, the first stop of the minibus. When you enter from here, you are within the walls again. Right at the bottom right of the door a place where knights perform once a day there is. You can find information about this show and current prices in the relevant link at the end of the article.

When you enter the castle gate and walk straight, your daily Pass Provins will still be valid. La Grance Aux Dîmes There is a museum called. It's a small place but interesting inside. You see examples of the lives of tradesmen, merchants and craftsmen in ancient times. Don't forget to go downstairs. As I said, it is a small place, I don't know if it is worth paying to enter, but if you have a Provins Pass, it is worth going in and out.

When you leave here and continue on your way, you get off the minibus and start your trip. Place du ChâtelYou reach . After this point, you can continue your tour by walking left and right, but we finished our tour at this point. Actually, there are many more things to do in the surrounding area, but we felt like this was enough for one day.

Actually also mini train There are, but for some reason I have never ridden this type of train before; neither in Paris nor anywhere else. Maybe you might want to take this train and explore the city this way. Or, while you are waiting for your minibus to take you to the station, you may want to browse the souvenir shops nearby and sit at a cafe and have a drink.

Oh, and we wrote it as Provins Provins, but How do you pronounce this Provins? There is no exact equivalent for the last syllable in Turkish. “rehearsal" not, "pğovan" not, "proven" not, "pğoven” not at all 🙂 Actually the last syllable is “an" with "enA voice between ”. It's like you're sitting in the dentist's chair and having your molar tooth extracted and you're trying to say "pğovan" :) I'm not even going to get into the issue of the letter "s" at the end being unreadable :) Oh that one. Fransızca...

Useful Links:

• Tourism Office:
• SNCF train times
• Caesar Tower
• The Tithe Barn
• passprovince
• Rosaraie de Provins
• Knight and Eagle Show

Other Places Worth Seeing A Few Hours From Paris:

• Giverny
• Rouen
• Deauville & Trouville
• Honfleur
• Etretat
• The Mont Saint Michel
• Saint Malo
• Amiens
• Barbizon
• La Roche Guyon