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Provins
Do a day trip from Paris (1 h 24 min train) or stay one night to see the UNESCO walls, towers and medieval shows.
Provins is a compact medieval town in Île‑de‑France, reachable by hourly trains from Paris‑Gare de l'Est (≈1 h 24 min). Its UNESCO walls, towers, fairs and rose‑themed food fit in a half‑day; a night adds evening shows and relaxed wandering.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, longer lines for shows)
- Airports
- CDG · ORY
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Provins17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Provins, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyProvins is safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and follow show schedules.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (Then RER B to Paris and Transilien P to Provins; about 2.5 h total).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable; bikes available at the train station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer with rose syrup≈€4
- Museum or sight ticketCaesar's Tower entry€4.30 (≈ US$5) adult, €2.80 (≈ US$4) child
- Budget bedInn or B&B room, a night, per room€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedInn or B&B room, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedInn or B&B room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (Then RER B to Paris and Transilien P to Provins; about 2.5 h total) · ORY Paris Orly (Orlyval to Antony, RER B to Paris, then Transilien P; about 2.5 h total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Provins: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is walkable; bikes available at the train station. No public bus needed for the main sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Transilien P from Provins to Paris-Gare de l'Est, 1 h 24 min
Return same day; the train runs hourly.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Train from Provins to Paris, then RER D to Fontainebleau-Avon; about 2 h
A long day with two legs; better as a separate day trip from Paris.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Train from Provins to Paris, then RER A to Marne-la-Vallée; about 2 h
Too far for a day trip; stay in Marne-la-Vallée instead.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Train from Provins to Paris, then RER A to Marne-la-Vallée; about 2 h
Better as a separate trip from Paris.
Door to door: About 2 h
Train from Provins to Paris, then Transilien P to Meaux; about 1.5 h
A long day with two legs; consider a direct trip from Paris.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Provins town centre
Small inns and B&Bs within the walls; ideal for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or B&B room1 × 3 nights × €45 | €135 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €45 | €270 |
| Trip total≈ €68 per person per day, bed included | €405≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| One‑way train ticket | €11.35 (≈ US$14) |
| Mobilis zone 1‑5 day pass | €17.80 (≈ US$25) |
| Caesar's Tower entry | €4.30 (≈ US$5) adult, €2.80 (≈ US$4) child |
| Falconry show | €12 (≈ US$14) adult, €8 (≈ US$10) child |
| Beer with rose syrup | ≈€4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train departures vary on weekends; check the latest schedule.
- Validate Mobilis tickets before boarding; some machines accept only coins or chip cards.
- Show times change seasonally; confirm before arriving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical
- 15
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical15
Embassy
US consulate in Paris; French police are responsive in Provins.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Paris → Provins train (one‑way): about €11.35 (≈ US$14), 1 h 24 min
- Mobilis zone 1‑5 day pass: €17.80 (≈ US$25), valid for Paris and Provins transport
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi — Excuse me / Sorry (excusez‑moi)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où est le train ? — Where is the train? (où est le train)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Provins. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, longer lines for shows) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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