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Provins
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"A medieval town straight out of a fairytale, just an hour from Paris. Wandering its old streets feels like time travel."
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Provins is the type of medieval town you’d expect to see in a Disney movie, like something out of Beauty and the Beast. Laden with historical drum towers, fortified gates, underground tunnels, and castle ramparts, it’s no surprise that this walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel back in time to the Middle Ages: watching a medieval show, exploring the ramparts, experiencing a traditional banquet and theatrical performance, learning about merchants, or entering a 12th-century dungeon! It’s just over one hour from France by train.
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