Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs World Heritage Site

Official name
Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs | UNESCO
Country
France | Map
Continent
Europe
Location
Department of Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France
48.5597° Lat, 3.2988° Lon | Map
Code
873
Time Zone
Europe/Paris (CET, +0100)
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Category
Cultural
Description
Inscribed 2001. The fortified medieval town of Provins is situated in the former territory of the powerful Counts of Champagne. It bears witness to early developments in the organization of international trading fairs and the wool industry. The urban structure of Provins, which was built specifically to host the fairs and related activities, has been well preserved.