Provins

Provins was home to one of the important "Champagne fairs" in medieval times, when the city was under the protection of Counts of Champagne. With a population of more than 70.000 Provins was one of the largest cities in France at that time. Meanwhile only about 12.000 people live in Provins, a "Ville d'art et d'histoire" and a "UNESCO World Heritage Site".

It is known for its medieval fortifications, seen to the right is the Tour César (12th century) and its churches. One is the Collégiale Saint-Quiriace, seen to the left.