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.