Musée de Provins

Provins and Provinois Museum

The history of Provins and its surroundings can be discovered in one of the oldest buildings in the city.

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Description

Behind the beautiful stone façade dating from the 12th century and the magnificent "diamond" window of the Roman house, one of the oldest buildings in Provins, discover on four levels, the museum's treasures linked to the history of the city and its surroundings. A collection of unusual and precious objects, from prehistory to the 19th century, through the Renaissance, such as the mask carried by Napoleon during a costume ball, the chasuble that belonged to Saint-Edme, brotherhood sticks from the 16th and 17th centuries and water hydrants from the 13th century.

The museum also has a fine collection of medieval pavements and an original series of objects related to franc-masonry: aprons, medals, diplomas, necklaces and instruction books from the provincial lodge, the Heureuse Alliance.

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Practical info

Access and contact

7 rue du Palais
77160 Provins

    Prices

    • 5 €
    • Adult: 5 € Child: 2.50 €.
      Free entry for children < 4 years.

    Tour

    Spoken languages

    • French

    Single services tour

    • Unguided individual tours available permanently
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    7 rue du Palais
    77160 Provins

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    • Mairie de Provins - JF. Bénard