From the owner: "Provins au temps des Foires de Champagne" Cette ancienne…read moremaison de marchand du XIIIe siècle servait de marché couvert pendant les foires, puis d'entrepôt pour la dîme à partir du XIVe siècle. Admirez l'architecture raffinée des salles avec les chapiteaux sculptés et les voûtes en ogives. Aujourd'hui, cette demeure abrite une exposition avec une dizaine de scènes évoquant les marchands et les corporations de métiers de l'époque. Prêt d'un audio-guide contre une pièce d'identité.

This is well-restored, quite expansive, medieval town to stroll around in. Even taking a tour…read morearound the walls on the outside is nice. You follow the walkway bordered by grass (as pictured) and it's pretty quiet if you're not there during the fete. There's an impressive gateway with drawdridge. The tops of the walls are accessible from the inside by steep stairs. The view from there is pretty good. The town streets are crowded, cobbled and hilly with deep gutters. Many houses and boutiques have authentic-looking medieval facades. There are some museum sites inside worth the price of admission (which is reasonable for what you can see). The staff is helpful and pleasant, many of them English-speaking.

Provins was a very unique way to spend a day on a Parisian vacation. You're truly walking back in…read moretime when you enter the imposing stone threshold of Provins. I was lucky enough to have a tour guide, who was very knowledgable and able to put everything I was seeing into context. Besides the quaint homes and dusty roads, there are large towers, churches, and other historical edifices worthy of thorough inspection and admiration. I remember a church with stunning artwork inside that was the highlight of my trip to Provins. Also, we were allowed to climb up the top of the bell tower which afforded a fabulous view of the area. When you're ready to enter the 21st century again, there is an area of modern day shops and restaurants that are fun to peruse. My only suggestion would be not to spend like 6 hours here. Not necessary. I would say about 3 hours is a great amount of time to check out Provins and not teeter on boredom.

I've only read about the troves of people that go to the Palace of Versailles and it had deterred…read moreme from wanting to go there. We found Chateau de Fontainebleau as a great alternative that is less crowded and decided to go. This palace is MASSIVE. Actually, massive is still an understatement. The courtyard itself is the size of a small town and the gardens behind the palace are the size of a small city. Unfortunately, we arrived with only a 2-3 hours before closing so we had to rush through the majority of the palace without reading the descriptions just to be able to see as much as we could. Be aware that the ballroom closes earlier than the Chateau so if you are visiting towards closing, you may be diverted elsewhere and miss out on certain rooms. We were one of the last ones admitted to the ballroom before they closed and then continued our self guided tour after we left.

Palace itself was fine. Tour guide which we paid extra for was out of date. You can't exit the tour…read morein the middle in order to have lunch. We finally get to the end and all the lunch places were closed.

Fantastic place. Like a little oasis of happiness in this world. Unbelievable. Theater and live,…read morenature and human being to become one in this amazing creativity lab. Thank you for this possibility to feel it. Rusya and Rita

Troyes is great city to visit also living. It is considered good countryside living. No traffic,…read moregood food, nice people, charming city. It is locate south of Champagne region which produces their on champagne. At the old Troyes street full of half timber houses fro 1500. It look old and charming. It has multiple colors on the house. If come to this city don't forget to try the Andouillette de Troyes. This sausage is one of the kind. Pig stomach wrap in pig stomach. It is delicious. The town has several attractions. It includes Cathedral de Troyes, Basilica of St. Urbain, Église de la Madeleine. This churches is beautiful. They also has museum, food Halle's and old hotels. The visit may need two day to complete. Outside of the city is the field of sun flower. It look like the sea of sun flowers.

I give 5 start not because I born in this city is just because a nice classic old town the housse…read moremuseum and bar / restaurant I. The heart of a city where you will get "  lost " inside small street and without car ! Water park there and don't forget us the city of Champagne !!! And textile si buy all brand mane at 50 to 70% off A dream town for shoppers. Food is all good The speciality's of this town is "  Andouillette " make sure if you buy one you get a 5 A ... grilled with chaource ( fromage ) is out of mind ... but don't stop your meal at the smell or look ! You can text me for more exclusive experience o